Stephanie Parker MBA CMgr MCMI

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Employment and Skills Strategy Manager (Economic Development) at Portsmouth City Council

Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Stephanie is the Employment and Skills Strategy Manager for Portsmouth City Council, where she leads the citys labour market strategy. An MBA graduate from the University of Portsmouth, she has a background in recruitment and further education. People often describe her as a professional, powerful advocate for inclusion, and an excellent communicator.

She is a firm believer that everyone should have access to opportunities to live their happiest and healthiest lives. A proud supporter of the armed forces, she has a personal connection through her fathers service in the Royal Navy. Stephanie is passionate about collaborative work and effective partnership building.

Unique fact: Her father served on the HMS Invincible during the Falklands War, a source of immense personal pride for her.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

Decisive

They are very proud of what they do.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
Leads the development and delivery of the Skills and Labour Market strategy for the City of Portsmouth, focusing on inclusive and sustainable growth.
Apprenticeship Funding
Recently analyzed and shared insights on changes to UK apprenticeship funding from the Autumn Budget, highlighting the impact on employers and the value of apprenticeships.
Partnership Building
Described as an enthusiastic collaborator and network builder, she focuses on bringing strategic partners together to address the city's skills needs and economic goals.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2016
Employment and Skills Strategy Manager (Economic Development) at Portsmouth City Council
12-2015 - 11-2016
Business Generation Manager at City College Southampton
9-2012 - 12-2015
Sales Manager at Fareham College
9-2011 - 9-2012
Senior Recruitment Consultant- Technical Engineering at Alecto Recruitment Ltd
7-2007 - 9-2011
Recruitment Consultant- Technical Engineering (Aersospace & Defence) at Protec Technical Ltd

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Portsmouth
2014 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Portsmouth

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Insights For Selling To Stephanie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephanie is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephanie

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephanie move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Stephanie take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Stephanie

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