William Parkinson

I am an experienced Business Consultant and Business Assessor, using subject specialism to improve business insight and aid growth. I coach and mentor teams, to upskill workforces and achieve compliance with current requirements. Coordinating resources and organising workflows to meet operational needs, whilst remaining under budget.

I am a determined and responsible business professional with more than 19 years of success, boosting efficiency and streamlining procedures. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Effectively balancing targets with resources and optimising long-term Success.

Excellent inter-personal, verbal written communication skills and Advanced IT skills. I am proactive in undertaking continuing professional development and have a Pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Specialist Mentoring, Work Needs Accessor (Disabilities) & Workplace Strategy Coaching: Autism at Self-Employed (2023-01 – Present)

• Conducting Assessments: meet with individuals (clients, etc.) to understand their needs and circumstances, often through structured interviews.
• Identifying Needs: analyse the individual's situation, considering factors like disability, learning environment, and personal goals, to pinpoint specific needs.
• Recommending Support: recommend appropriate support strategies, which may include assistive technology, software, or non-medical helpers.
• Writing Reports: prepare formal reports detailing the assessment findings, recommended support, and justification for the recommendations.
• Mentoring students on a one-to-one basis, addressing the barriers to learning created by impairment from autism spectrum conditions.
• I provide specialist, specifically tailored, one-to-one support to help students address the barriers to learning.
• The support includes helping students with a range of issues. For example, coping with anxiety and stressful situations, how to deal with concentration difficulties, time management, prioritising workload, and creating a suitable work-life balance.
• The role is to help students recognise the barriers to learning they may have and support them in developing strategies to address these barriers.
• Specialist mentor providing highly specialised, specifically tailored, one-to-one support, which helps students address the barriers to learning created by a particular impairment, autism spectrum disorder. This includes a range of issues, for example, coping with anxiety and stressful situations, how to deal with concentration difficulties, time management, prioritising workload, and creating a suitable work-life balance.

Business Developer, Business Assessor & Business Consultant at Self-Employed (2015-01 – 2024-01)

• Giving advice, information, insights, and recommendations to assist clients in achieving their objectives and resolving challenges.
• Organizing and executing assigned business projects on behalf of clients (recruiting, payroll, promotional campaigns etc.), according to client's requirements.
• Meeting with assigned clients when needed and performing is an initial assessment of a problematic situation.
• Collecting information about the client's business through a variety of methods (shadowing, interviews, surveys, reading reports etc.).
• Analysing and interpreting data to unearth weaknesses and problems and comprehend the causes.

Marketing Assistant at Edge Hill University (2015-01 – 2020-01)

• Conducting market research and analysing consumer rating reports/ questionnaires.
• Employing marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.)
• Assisting in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attending events to facilitate their success
• Preparing and delivering promotional presentations.
• Composing and posting online content on the company's website and social media accounts.
• Communicating directly with clients and encouraging trusting relationships.

Graphic Designer And Illustrator at Self-employed (2008-01 – 2015-01)

• Graphic design using using specific software to create graphics in a range of formats, including websites, vehicle wrapping, print materials, social media, and email marketing.
• Responsible for concept, design and production of innovative, high-quality print and digital artwork, including logos, signs, advertisements, brochures and websites.
• Collaborating with other illustrators to design artistic and creative designs.

BSc (Hons) in Business & Management – Edge Hill University (2015-01 – 2020-01)

GCSE – St James School (1999-01 – 2004-01)