Joseph Palahunik
McKees Rocks,PA
Summary
Driven Sports Management graduate and two-time collegiate ice hockey champion skilled in sports operations, marketing, and team apparel branding. Expertise in event coordination, data analysis, and fan engagement supports organizational goals. Proven record of collaboration within diverse teams under high-pressure conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Joe's Custom Hockey
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Liaised with coaches, team leaders, and Joe's Custom Hockey to ensure clear communication and timely delivery of custom products, improving client satisfaction.
- Supported marketing and branding initiatives for custom sports apparel and equipment, strengthening team presence through uniforms and personalized gear.
- Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to identify trends and recommend enhancements to products and customer experience.
- Developed social media content for product launches, boosting brand visibility and fan engagement across multiple sports.
- Contributed insights on functionality, performance, and athlete needs to the product design process, enhancing product relevance based on competitive sports experience.
Landscaper
Country Club Gardens
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 06.2026
- Maintained flowers, shrubs, and trees through effective watering, fertilization, and routine landscape care to enhance overall landscape health.
- Supported hardscaping work by installing pavers, building retaining walls, and preparing garden beds.
- Assisted in hardscaping tasks, including paver placement, retaining wall construction, and garden bed installation, ensuring quality and precision.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects in physically demanding outdoor settings, contributing to improved crew efficiency.
- Met project deadlines while delivering consistent, high-quality work.
- Showed reliable work habits and consistent focus on quality while meeting deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Marketing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Retail sales
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Brand engagement
- Product promotion
- Budget management
- Cash flow management
- Sales forecasting
Accomplishments
- WVU Division II Hockey Team, 2021-2025
- Two-time ACCHL Championship, WVU Division II Hockey Team, 2023/2024
- ACCHL WVU Division II Championship Runner-Up, 2025
- ACCHL MVP Player, 2025
- ACCHL All-Star Elite Team Showcase, Vienna, Austria, 2024/2025
Internship
Capstone Internship, Joe's Custom Hockey
Timeline
Sales Representative
Joe's Custom Hockey
08.2025 - Current
Landscaper
Country Club Gardens
06.2021 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Marketing
West Virginia University