Patrick Crossman

Communications Specialist, North America @Parkrun

Vancouver, BC, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Communications Specialist, North America @Parkrun

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Vancouver, BC, CA

parkrun\'s mission is to create a healthier and happier planet by empowering people to be active, socialize and enjoy the outdoors through free running, walking and volunteering events for people of all abilities and backgrounds.My role as Communications Specialist in North America focuses on increasing awareness and participation in the parkrun movement across the region. Responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, managing volunteer ambassadors and collaborating with commercial partners.

EDUCATION

2000 — 2005

University of Prince Edward Island

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business

2020 — 2022

University of Victoria

Diploma in Public Relations

N/A

Project Management Institute

PMI PMP Certification, Project Management

2004 — 2004

Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu

Business

2003 — 2003

Sprott School of Business, Carleton University

Business

2009 — 2010

United Nations-mandated University for Peace

MA, Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development

SKILLS

MarketingNonprofitsMicrosoft OfficeVideo EditingStrategic PlanningWordpressStart-UpsPublic RelationsProfessional WritingTeacher TrainingDesktop PublishingProject ManagementLeadershipDrupalBusiness CommunicationsProject PlanningIntercultural CommunicationGraphic DesignTeaching English as a Second LanguageBusiness PlanningAnalysisQualitative ResearchOrganizational DevelopmentMarket ResearchProgrammingAdventure TravelEditingProgram ManagementCssTeachingEntrepreneurshipWorkshop FacilitationManagementResearchEvent PlanningPresentation PreparationPhotoshopWeb DevelopmentMarketing StrategySustainability

ABOUT PATRICK CROSSMAN

I am a creative, outgoing and compassionate professional who values being part of strong teams and impactful organizations. I have 10+ years of proven success on the front lines of planning and executing communications strategies to engage and inspire audiences in British Columbia and across Canada. I pride myself in my ability to work with diverse stakeholders, build trustful and respectful relationships, ask the right questions and ultimately deliver appropriate solutions. Summary of skills and experience:• Marketing and communications (incl. strategic planning, content development, execution and evaluation)• Managing all phases of projects• Managing strategic social media activity• Professional writing and copy-editing• Teaching, training and public speaking• Working with a diverse range of personalities and cultures• Working within rapidly changing environments• Photo/video shooting and editing• Conducting research, analyzing data and presenting findings• Website development (incl. User Interface and User Experience)• Coding: WordPress, Drupal, HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL• Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office (incl. advanced Excel), SharePoint, Google Suite (incl. AdWords and Analytics), Facebook Business Manager (incl. ad management), Twitter/X Analytics, Asana, Slack, Mailchimp, Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online, Hootsuite, Buffer, Hustle, Survey Monkey, ChatGPT/AI

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