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
- QTS - In progress
- 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.