Dave Parkes

Dave Parkes has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Dave is currently the Director of Business Development, Corrections at Scanning Pens, where they focus on providing assistive reading technology for diverse learning correctional settings. Dave previously held the position of Head of Business Development, Canada at Scanning Pens, where they promoted portable pen scanners for education.

Before joining Scanning Pens, Dave worked at Apple Canada Inc. as an Account Executive from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, they served as a Regional Sales Director at Texthelp Systems, where they managed the Dealer Channel and promoted Texthelp products in Eastern Canada. Dave also worked as a Sales Agent and Consultant at Parkes Enterprises, and Director of Canadian Sales at Educational Resources Inc.

Earlier in their career, Dave worked at Beamscope Canada as the Manager of Education Products and Western Sales Representative. Dave was responsible for sales of computer software, hardware, and accessories to mass merchants and independent dealers in British Columbia. Dave also managed promotional events and co-op advertising programs with major accounts.

Dave's career started at Hartz Canada, where they served as an Account Manager.

Overall, Dave Parkes has extensive experience in business development, sales, and management, with a focus on education and assistive technology.

Dave Parkes has a degree in Marketing and Organizational Communications from Centennial College. The exact start and end years of their education are not provided.