Joe Parisi
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at JK Kayak & SUP and Parisi Brothers Contracting, Inc., adept in operations management and organizational leadership. Skilled in industry expertise and planning coordination, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction and company performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
JK Kayak & SUP
01.2012 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
President
Parisi Brothers Contracting, Inc.
01.1995 - 06.2015
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Ornamental Horticulture
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY06-1984
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations Management
- Crisis Management
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
- Planning and coordination
- Industry Expertise
Accomplishments
I am the founder, owner & operator of JK Kayak & SUP. I am a certified ACA (American Canoe Association) kayak & stand-up paddleboard instructor & guide. I am also trained & certified in Basic First Aid, CPR & AED with The American Safety Health Institute. I am a certified Boy Scouts of America Kayaking Merit Badge Counselor.
During the course of my 15 year career as a guide and instructor I have taught thousands of guests in over 1,000 paddling tours all over Long Island.
I have worked as an expert witness in the field of kayak touring, teaching and safety.
Affiliations
- American Canoe Association (ACA)
Certification
Certified as an instructor and guide with the ACA
Certified in Basic First Aid, CPR & AED
Expert Witness
Expert Witness: December 2017 - January 2018
Hill, Betts and Nash - New York, NY
Timeline
President
JK Kayak & SUP
01.2012 - Current
President
Parisi Brothers Contracting, Inc.
01.1995 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Ornamental Horticulture
SUNY, Farmingdale