Lisa Parrelli
Executive Chef, Director of Culinary and Hospitality at nOURish BRIDGEPORT Inc.- Claim this Profile
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David C.
When I first arrived in Westport, CT in January 2012, I was a new business owner in a new state. I didn't know many people. I signed up for the Chamber of Commerce in order to be part of the community. Shortly after signing up, Lisa called to schedule at time to introduce herself as the director of the Chamber. Since that first meeting, Lisa has been very supportive of my business through organizing events and getting me involved in the fabric of the Westport community through encouraging me to attend events, host events, and joining the board of directors for the Chamber. What I admire about Lisa is her ability to leverage her organizational skills and her passion to manifest a stronger Chamber of Commerce in Westport. In the two years I have had my business in Westport, I have seen Lisa transform the Chamber from a quiet organization on the fringe of Westport society to a lively, vibrant organization in the center of Westport society. She initiated several large-scale events, such as the First Citizen Awards Dinner (where local high school students and local adults were honored for there community service), the Health Expo (where local wellness practitioners demonstrated their offerings), and the Working Women's Luncheon (with big name guest speakers, such as former CEO of Xerox, Anne Mulcahy, and CEO of Bankwell, Peyton Patterson), as well as small but important events, such as the ginger bread competition and the Halloween painting competition, which connected local businesses with the community. I've had the chance to sit with Lisa on numerous occasions where we brain stormed ways to overcome challenges in the organization. She always considers my point of view, even when it goes against her own. She focuses on the solution and quickly puts ideas to action, which is fantastic. I value Lisa's determination, leadership and creativity and I consider myself lucky to have collaborated with her as a member of the Chamber and as a board director.
David C.
When I first arrived in Westport, CT in January 2012, I was a new business owner in a new state. I didn't know many people. I signed up for the Chamber of Commerce in order to be part of the community. Shortly after signing up, Lisa called to schedule at time to introduce herself as the director of the Chamber. Since that first meeting, Lisa has been very supportive of my business through organizing events and getting me involved in the fabric of the Westport community through encouraging me to attend events, host events, and joining the board of directors for the Chamber. What I admire about Lisa is her ability to leverage her organizational skills and her passion to manifest a stronger Chamber of Commerce in Westport. In the two years I have had my business in Westport, I have seen Lisa transform the Chamber from a quiet organization on the fringe of Westport society to a lively, vibrant organization in the center of Westport society. She initiated several large-scale events, such as the First Citizen Awards Dinner (where local high school students and local adults were honored for there community service), the Health Expo (where local wellness practitioners demonstrated their offerings), and the Working Women's Luncheon (with big name guest speakers, such as former CEO of Xerox, Anne Mulcahy, and CEO of Bankwell, Peyton Patterson), as well as small but important events, such as the ginger bread competition and the Halloween painting competition, which connected local businesses with the community. I've had the chance to sit with Lisa on numerous occasions where we brain stormed ways to overcome challenges in the organization. She always considers my point of view, even when it goes against her own. She focuses on the solution and quickly puts ideas to action, which is fantastic. I value Lisa's determination, leadership and creativity and I consider myself lucky to have collaborated with her as a member of the Chamber and as a board director.
David C.
When I first arrived in Westport, CT in January 2012, I was a new business owner in a new state. I didn't know many people. I signed up for the Chamber of Commerce in order to be part of the community. Shortly after signing up, Lisa called to schedule at time to introduce herself as the director of the Chamber. Since that first meeting, Lisa has been very supportive of my business through organizing events and getting me involved in the fabric of the Westport community through encouraging me to attend events, host events, and joining the board of directors for the Chamber. What I admire about Lisa is her ability to leverage her organizational skills and her passion to manifest a stronger Chamber of Commerce in Westport. In the two years I have had my business in Westport, I have seen Lisa transform the Chamber from a quiet organization on the fringe of Westport society to a lively, vibrant organization in the center of Westport society. She initiated several large-scale events, such as the First Citizen Awards Dinner (where local high school students and local adults were honored for there community service), the Health Expo (where local wellness practitioners demonstrated their offerings), and the Working Women's Luncheon (with big name guest speakers, such as former CEO of Xerox, Anne Mulcahy, and CEO of Bankwell, Peyton Patterson), as well as small but important events, such as the ginger bread competition and the Halloween painting competition, which connected local businesses with the community. I've had the chance to sit with Lisa on numerous occasions where we brain stormed ways to overcome challenges in the organization. She always considers my point of view, even when it goes against her own. She focuses on the solution and quickly puts ideas to action, which is fantastic. I value Lisa's determination, leadership and creativity and I consider myself lucky to have collaborated with her as a member of the Chamber and as a board director.
David C.
When I first arrived in Westport, CT in January 2012, I was a new business owner in a new state. I didn't know many people. I signed up for the Chamber of Commerce in order to be part of the community. Shortly after signing up, Lisa called to schedule at time to introduce herself as the director of the Chamber. Since that first meeting, Lisa has been very supportive of my business through organizing events and getting me involved in the fabric of the Westport community through encouraging me to attend events, host events, and joining the board of directors for the Chamber. What I admire about Lisa is her ability to leverage her organizational skills and her passion to manifest a stronger Chamber of Commerce in Westport. In the two years I have had my business in Westport, I have seen Lisa transform the Chamber from a quiet organization on the fringe of Westport society to a lively, vibrant organization in the center of Westport society. She initiated several large-scale events, such as the First Citizen Awards Dinner (where local high school students and local adults were honored for there community service), the Health Expo (where local wellness practitioners demonstrated their offerings), and the Working Women's Luncheon (with big name guest speakers, such as former CEO of Xerox, Anne Mulcahy, and CEO of Bankwell, Peyton Patterson), as well as small but important events, such as the ginger bread competition and the Halloween painting competition, which connected local businesses with the community. I've had the chance to sit with Lisa on numerous occasions where we brain stormed ways to overcome challenges in the organization. She always considers my point of view, even when it goes against her own. She focuses on the solution and quickly puts ideas to action, which is fantastic. I value Lisa's determination, leadership and creativity and I consider myself lucky to have collaborated with her as a member of the Chamber and as a board director.
Experience
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nOURish BRIDGEPORT Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Chef, Director of Culinary and Hospitality
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Apr 2023 - Present
Creating and serving our neighbors in need with nutritious and delicious meals, creating opportunities for healthy alternatives, utilizing our vegetables from our local nOURish Bridgeport hydroponic farm, and working to improve access to whole clean foods within communities that are impacted by food insecurity. Providing professional culinary classes, empowering our neighbors, with skill sets that will lead to careers in hospitality, delivering farm to table menus, via our community cafe, one plate at a time. Show less
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EAT WELL BE WELL LLC
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Principal, Founder
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Jul 2015 - Present
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Arbonne
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Manager and Independent Consultant
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Jan 2020 - Present
I have the privilege of empowering people to make healthy life style choices, while making a positive difference in their lives and others. Through a holistic approach to mind, body and skin, I teach clients how to feel and look better from the inside out! In partnership with eat well Be Well, I teach people how to heal themselves through food, focus and fitness. I have the privilege of empowering people to make healthy life style choices, while making a positive difference in their lives and others. Through a holistic approach to mind, body and skin, I teach clients how to feel and look better from the inside out! In partnership with eat well Be Well, I teach people how to heal themselves through food, focus and fitness.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Culinary Instructor and Resident Chef
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2020
Provide informative Culinary instruction and product knowledge to create exceptional customer experiences Provide informative Culinary instruction and product knowledge to create exceptional customer experiences
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Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce
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Westport, CT
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Executive Director and President
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Executive Director, President Successfully advanced the goals and objectives of the Chamber, by growing the membership and building a profitable organization by connecting, promoting and strengthening relationships between businesses and the community. • Created a value proposition to attract new members, retain current members and drive revenue growth. • Increased membership by 32% and retained 84% of existing membership within the first year. Membership retention jumped to 89% in the second year, while growth continued by 26% • Successfully created and implemented an ambitious revenue generating event schedule that drove business growth within our community, such as the Working Women’s Luncheon, The Health & Wellness Expo and First Citizen’s Award Program. • Increased the Chamber’s profile, credibility and leverage in the community, including give back programs and community engagement events • Successfully restructured the Profit and Loss and significantly reduced the deficit Show less
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Child Advocates of Connecticut
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Westport, CT
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Guardian Ad Litem
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2010 - Jan 2012
Guardian Ad Litem- Fairfield County Court appointed advocate on behalf of children in the care of the Department of Children and Families. • Advocating best solutions for the child(ren), relative to safe environment for learning, maturing and becoming productive members of society • Coordinate and attend conferences with physicians, educators, attorneys, families and DCF workers to evaluate and petition for what is in the best interest of the children. Guardian Ad Litem- Fairfield County Court appointed advocate on behalf of children in the care of the Department of Children and Families. • Advocating best solutions for the child(ren), relative to safe environment for learning, maturing and becoming productive members of society • Coordinate and attend conferences with physicians, educators, attorneys, families and DCF workers to evaluate and petition for what is in the best interest of the children.
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Elizabeth Arden
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Account Manager
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Apr 1993 - Jan 1996
Recruited, managed and trained a team of 80+ sales consultants in the Philadelphia and surrounding markets. Developed and executed consultative sales strategies with clients and consumers that delivered double digit increases and market share. Significantly reduced employee turnover through development and deployment of mentorship and training. Effectively merged with sister companies, successfully expanding brands represented. Recruited, managed and trained a team of 80+ sales consultants in the Philadelphia and surrounding markets. Developed and executed consultative sales strategies with clients and consumers that delivered double digit increases and market share. Significantly reduced employee turnover through development and deployment of mentorship and training. Effectively merged with sister companies, successfully expanding brands represented.
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Riviera Concepts
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Account Executive
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Nov 1991 - Mar 1993
Represented various designer fragrances to Regional and National accounts at the retail level. Created special events and marketing programs to promote product and increase sales. Recruited,managed and trained sales teams to expand brand positioning. Represented various designer fragrances to Regional and National accounts at the retail level. Created special events and marketing programs to promote product and increase sales. Recruited,managed and trained sales teams to expand brand positioning.
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Clinique
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Account Coordinator
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Dec 1987 - Nov 1991
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Education
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Duquesne University
B.A., Communications/ Business Administration/ College Administration -
Norwalk Community College Culinary School
Culinary Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training -
Additional International and Domestic Cooking Instruction
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Scotch Plains - Fanwood High School
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