As the founder of Smart Selling International, my focus is on helping new and niche technology companies understand, and establish efficient distribution, sales channels, and brand representation in this region. I have particular interest and expertise with pen-based data capture devices, contextualised spatial awareness technology, and augmented & virtual reality. Using the experience I have developed over the past 20+ years in sales and IT I have a proven market entry and sales model that allows non-mainstream technology companies to successfully enter this region and build sales operations. In addition to my distribution and e-commerce business I consult with KINSHIP digital a specialist consultancy firm helping organisations adopt and use social and digital tools to strengthen relationships with their various stakeholders - employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. I am a resource speaker for TEC (The Executive Connection) on social media, and deliver business focused workshops and training sessions on topics that include: - LinkedIn - a half-day workshop on the basics of LinkedIn for both the individual and the company; LinkedIn best practice, LinkedIn Advertising - Social Media for the CEO – this 3-hour session provides CEO’s with a unique executive perspective on social media and a framework for determining what is relevant for specific businesses. - ASPIRE Social Media Strategy – this 3-hour workshop has been designed to help business leaders implement a robust, data driven strategy around how social media is used within their business and aligned to core business goals. Specialities: social media marketing, digital pen and paper technology, augmented reality, social media strategy, social business design, social media for B2B, Social Commerce, Software-as-a-Service

Chief Enthusiast @ From July 2008 to Present (7 years 6 months) Brisbane, AustraliaGeneral Manager Queensland @ From June 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Brisbane, AustraliaOwner @ From October 2008 to Present (7 years 3 months) GM for Australia & New Zealand @ From May 2011 to Present (4 years 8 months) Brisbane, Australia

Mark Parker is skilled in: Social Media Marketing, Strategy, CRM, New Business Development, SaaS, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, B2B, Social Media, Leadership, Management, Online Advertising