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Steve Parkes is an experienced professional with a diverse background in marketing, business consultancy, and conservation. Currently serving as a Gardener & Ground Maintenance Volunteer at Sue Ryder since September 2022, Steve Parkes also holds the position of Local Nature Reserve Manager and Freelance Conservationist at Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits Local Nature since June 2007. Previous roles include Business Consultant for both Steve Parkes and Steve Parkes Marketing Consultancy Ltd, focusing on helping UK retailers expand into the US market, and USA Marketing Manager at Pure Collection, where responsibilities included overseeing a significant portion of brand sales. Steve Parkes's career also encompasses leadership positions at Redcats UK, where P&L responsibility and marketing strategies were key, along with foundational roles in marketing at Empire Stores and Leeds Permanent Building Society. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Geography from Queen Mary University of London and a Diploma in Direct Marketing from the Institute of Direct Marketing.