Summary
Strong Management Skills
Chris Parkinson has held senior executive positions in the UK and the USA and owned and managed successful software companies in Canada. He has a unique blend of strong management skills and application knowledge.
Strong Application Knowledge
His management, sales and marketing expertise is balanced with a strong interest and capability in the direct application of management software – from specialist software for Decision Support, Executive Information, Activity Based Management and Process Management to MS Office, Lotus Notes tools and Web-based tools.
Direct Personal Consulting, often Internet-based
His recent focus has been on providing direct personal consulting and advisory services to senior management, including the use of Microsoft Office-based Intranet techniques for management reporting and web-based services such as Salesforce. He has worked with the Internet for over 10 years, especially its use for Customer Support.
Team Player but can work alone - always focussed on Results
He thrives as a team player in a collaborative environment but can also work effectively on his own in self-contained projects. His primary criteria for his assignments are that he enjoys what he does, that he enjoys working with the people who work for or with him, and that he can deliver results that make a difference.
International or National, Project-based or Part-Time
His background allows him to work comfortably in either North America or Europe. He is available for project-based or interim/part-time positions.