Jesse Parkis

ABOUT ME

I consider myself a dynamic individual with expertise in identifying growth opportunities, managing key relationships, and developing strategic solutions. With an Educational background and 5year experience in organisational trend analysis, onboarding new processes, with a keen interest in the use of technology to support result-oriented methods crafting tailored strategies to improve efficiency. I aspire to change careers and be established in the football industry.

  • Email: jesse58parkis@gmail.com
  • Phone/Whatsapp: 07415433655
  • Date of Birth: 18/10/1996
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

English Teacher

St Mary’s Catholic High School — Sept. 2022 – Present

  • Football industry relevance: transferable experience in performance monitoring, safeguarding awareness, stakeholder engagement, coaching, mentoring, behaviour management and development planning.

Marketing Executive

NSIA Insurance — Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2020

  • Football industry relevance:  club operations, commercial partnerships, sponsorship support, fan engagement, CRM management, governance reporting and business development.

Volunteer Coordinator

2018 Women’s African Cup of Nations — Nov. 2018

  • Football industry relevance: event operations, workforce coordination, stakeholder communication, match-day support and tournament delivery.

Office Executive

POPSHOP CI — Jun. 2017 – Aug. 2017

  • Football industry relevance: transferable skills in customer service, fan experience, operations administration, ticketing support, partnership coordination and service delivery.

My Skills

CORE SKILLS

Leadership & Team Development

  • Demonstrated leadership through mentoring colleagues, coordinating teams and fostering collaborative environments that support high performance, accountability and the successful delivery of organisational objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, communicating clearly and influencing decisions to achieve shared goals and positive outcomes.

Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Experienced in reviewing processes, maintaining high standards, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting the implementation of effective solutions aligned with organisational objectives.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

  • Skilled in analysing data, monitoring performance trends and producing clear reports and presentations to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Project & Operations Coordination

  • Experienced in planning, coordinating and monitoring projects, events and operational activities, ensuring tasks are delivered on schedule and aligned with organisational priorities.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Strong analytical skills with experience conducting research, evaluating options and implementing practical solutions to improve performance and overcome challenges.

Working Under Pressure

  • Able to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing circumstances and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes within demanding environments and tight deadlines.

Data & Digital Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CRM systems, with experience using data and digital tools to support reporting, analysis and operational efficiency.

Communication & Influencing

  • Confident written and verbal communicator with experience presenting information, facilitating discussions and securing stakeholder buy-in for new initiatives and improvements.

Languages

  • Fluent in English and French, enabling effective communication and relationship-building across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications & Achievements

  1. QTS - In progress
  2. Player Welfare in Open Age Football

Education

MSc Sports Management
University of Portsmouth (UK) — Oct. 2020 - July 202- Pass

Bachelor of Business Management
University of Graduate School of Management (CI) — Oct. 2012 – Dec. 2016- 2nd Class Upper

IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Morning Glory International School (CI) — May 2008 – Jun. 2012

6 IGCSE A*-C including maths, accounting, economics and French.