Hello!
I'm Simone Parenti

ABOUT

I’ve spent over 8 years designing and managing programs that foster thriving communities - working at Google & YouTube to launch large-scale initiatives, and collaborating with gaming companies like Creative Assembly (SEGA) and Ubisoft.I've recently started sharing my insights on TikTok, where I offer tech career help for graduates without a STEM background seeking to break into tech.Whether you’re a company aiming to develop and run engaging programs, or an individual looking to advance your career in tech, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

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Work

Here’s a selection of my top projects, where I’ve led and contributed to building dynamic communities and driving digital growth. From managing large-scale initiatives at Google to representing gaming communities, each project showcases my expertise in community management and tech strategy. Explore the highlights of my career and the impact I've helped create across industries.

Services

These are some of the companies where my candidates have successfully interviewed:

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Career Coaching

Tailored career coaching to help non-STEM graduates break into the tech industry, with personalised support for roles in companies like Google, Amazon, and beyond.

• Career Transition Guidance
60-minute session | Are you ready to pivot into a tech role but unsure where to start? With over 7 years of experience in Tech, including roles at Google and Ubisoft, I specialise in helping professionals transition into tech. Whether you have a technical background or not. In this session, I’ll help you identify your transferable skills, explore specific roles aligned with your strengths, and create a strategic, actionable plan tailored to your goals. We can focus on key markets such as Europe, the U.S., or even remote-friendly companies worldwide.
💼 Perfect for: Professionals seeking clarity and direction for tech roles. Price: 225

• Resume & LinkedIn Optimisation
60-minute session | Stand out in competitive markets with a tailored, professional resume and LinkedIn profile. I leverage my experience working in top global tech companies to craft one or more CVs (depending on where and what you're looking for) that resonate with recruiters and hiring managers at companies like Google, TikTok, Apple and leading startups. I’ll work offline to enhance your resume and LinkedIn, tailoring them to specific industries, companies, and countries. During our session, we’ll go through the changes together, and I’ll provide actionable tips to keep your profile competitive in the future.
💼 Perfect for: Job seekers aiming for roles in tech or international markets. Price: 180

• Interview Simulation & Feedback
45-minute mock interview + 15-minute feedback | Nail your next interview with expert coaching tailored to your dream role. With experience preparing candidates for top companies like Google, TikTok, Snowflake, Apple, Amazon & more, I’ll guide you through a mock interview using questions aligned with your target companies. You’ll receive detailed, constructive feedback to refine your responses and ensure you stand out. Whether it’s behavioural, or leadership-focused, this session will boost your confidence and readiness.
💼 Perfect for: Candidates preparing for competitive interviews in tech or beyond. Price: 130

NEW • Job Scouting & Personalised Opportunities
4-week service | Tired of scrolling through endless job listings, only to find they don’t match your skills or career goals? Drawing on my 7+ years in Tech, I’ll handpick and filter opportunities that align with your profile, location, and aspirations. Each week, you’ll receive curated leads plus brief insights on how to tailor your application, ensuring you stand out to recruiters. We’ll also schedule two short check-in calls to fine-tune our search along the way.
💼 Perfect for: Professionals looking to streamline their job hunt with high-quality, targeted leads in tech or beyond. Price: 199

(Need more time or a deeper dive? Contact me for a custom package!)

• Custom Coaching Packages
Not sure which service is right for you? I offer customised packages based on your specific needs. After our free consultation, I’ll create a personalised package that includes what we've discussed. Price: custom

💡 Did you know your company might cover part or even all of your coaching fees? Many companies often offer this perk!
🎓Are you a student? Get a 10% discount on any package!

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Expert community management consulting for brands and businesses, helping you build and grow thriving online communities with personalised strategies tailored to your goals

• Custom Community Management Strategy
Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve an existing community, I offer consulting packages tailored to your specific needs. From building platforms like Discord, Slack, Discourse, Circle etc. to creating engagement strategies, I provide end-to-end support. Price: custom

Contact

Let’s Connect!Whether you want to collaborate, need advice on breaking into tech, or just have a quick question, feel free to reach out. You can find me on all my social platforms below, or drop me a message directly.

Testimonials

PEER RECOGNITION

Felicitas Manthe - Change and Delivery Manager @ GoogleSimone is incredibly talented and skilled and a pleasure to manage. Simone always delivers high quality, and timely work, with a strong expertise in the tech and media landscape. Simone is very reliable, with great leadership, execution and cross functional stakeholder management skills.Simone has also always received 100% positive feedback from colleagues across the team and Google.Simone's positive attitude, along with an ambition to learn and grow, and very deep knowledge of the tech industry, I would highly recommend him as a great employee.

Melisa Serebrinsky - Supplier Enablement PgM @ GoogleSimone and I worked on the same team, managing different markets. I had the pleasure to work with him and learn from his experience as a Community Manager. Simone takes full ownership of the projects he works on and it's a very realiable teammate. I also appreciate his commitment to good quality work, challenging existing workflows and processes in order to achieve efficiencies.

Mayya (Fairuz) El Fajri-Goldfinch - Social Comms Manager @ YouTube (Google)I had the pleasure of working with Simone since the beginning of my career at YouTube/Google. Simone’s dedication, attention to detail, and effective leadership in the Italian YouTube community led to significant milestones for the company. His role in shaping support for the Italian market and developing YouTube’s Discord server was warmly received by the community. In times of need, Simone seamlessly filled critical roles, serving as one of the incident management points of contact. It was always a pleasure working with Simone, and any organization would be fortunate to have him on their team!

Dr. Eric Duan - Head of CommunityWorking alongside Simone at Creative Assembly on multiple Total War projects was a professionally enriching experience. Simone stands out as one of the most engaging community managers I've had the privilege to collaborate with.He possesses a natural talent for community engagement, coupled with a keen understanding of community needs and desires. His empathetic approach to community management earned him respect and admiration, making him a favourite in the challenging Total War community.

SUCCESS STORIES

Matteo Rossato - Biomedical Engineer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Simone è molto preparato, disponibile ed efficiente. Inoltre è molto simpatico e gentile, quindi è stato un piacere lavorare con lui

Nicole Dassi - Copywriter Specialist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Simone è stato super professionale, molto attento alla mie esigenze. Mi ha chiesto le domande giuste, ha implementato i feedback con cura e, tra una sessione e l'altra, é sempre stato proattivo via email. È un piacere essere aiutati da una figura tanto preziosa!
Simone é molto gradevole anche a livello personale, per cui sono sicura che saprebbe gestire anche persone più timide o alle prime armi!

Antonio Colapietra - Network Specialist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Simone è una persona molto alla mano con la quale si riesce comunicare in modo rapido e diretto, come se fosse un amico di vecchia data. Mi sono trovato molto bene e sono contento di aver speso i miei soldi per una sua consulenza, dato che mi ha trasmesso dei concetti fondamentali che mi sono tornati utilissimi durante i vari colloqui che ho affrontato.

Lucia Gaboardi - Marketing Professional ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Simone è stato un consulente eccezionale: sempre preparato, disponibile per ogni tipo di supporto e pronto a offrire consigli utilissimi. Grazie alla sua competenza ed esperienza è stato davvero un punto di riferimento fondamentale. Inoltre è anche molto simpatico il che rende l'incontro piacevole e stimolante. Lo consiglio vivamente a chiunque desideri avvicinarsi al mondo tech con una guida esperta e amichevole!

Alessio Ghelli - Growth Marketing specialist ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Stefano Di Crescenzio - Senior UX/UI Product Designer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Simone si è dimostrato una persona estremamente gentile e disponibile. Avrei voluto trascorrere ancora più tempo insieme a lui, perché i suoi consigli si sono rivelati davvero preziosi. Oltre alle sue competenze, mi ha colpito profondamente il suo lato umano: è una persona speciale, che dal vivo riesce a esprimere ancora più autenticità e carisma.

Alessandro Corelli - Senior Marketing Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐Molto competente e professionale soprattutto empatico disponibile e gentile

Mattia Laquatra - Sales Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Approccio super professionale, non mi ha mai fatto sentire a disagio e mi motiva a trovare lavoro. Mi ha aiutato a ricercare una posizione nel settore tech! Super contento

Carmine Spinazzola - Management Engineer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alessandro Bacchi - ML Engineer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Un servizio ottimo, una persona disponibile e professionale, tutto per un prezzo rispetto ad altri molto basso

Francesco Dellacà - Paid Media Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ciò che mi ha colpito maggiormente di Simone è stata la sua straordinaria disponibilità: oltre alla consulenza vera e propria, mi ha fornito numerosi consigli utili via mail senza chiedere nulla in cambio. Ha dimostrato grande flessibilità, prolungando la durata della sessione oltre il tempo previsto per completare la parte di feedback. Un altro aspetto che ho apprezzato molto è stata la rapidità con cui ha sempre risposto alle mie email. Infine, Simone è riuscito a prepararmi in modo eccellente per il colloquio con Amazon, che si è rivelato molto simile alla simulazione svolta insieme.

Roberta Ramaglia - Senior Influencer Marketing Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Consigli mirati per il ruolo specifico e area di interesse

Francescopio Tumolo - QA Tester ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mi è piaciuto molto che hai risposto a tutti i miei quesiti, e sento di aver risparmiato un sacco di tempo grazie alle tue ricerche sui lavori/aziende/job posting. In questo modo ho potuto concentrarmi esclusivamente sullo studio. Grazie!

Riccardo Tamagnoli - Sales & Business Development Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Feedback generale ottimo! Simone ha capito subito ciò di cui avevo bisogno e mi ha aiutato con flessibilità adattando la sua soluzione alle mie richieste specifiche.

🌟 100% of my clients would recommend me to a friend!