Joel Nepa
Transportation and Traffic Management at The Ohio State University
- Role
- Senior Partner, Business Development, Founder at Columbus Foodies
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joel Nepa
Training & Development Specialist | Podcast Co-Host | FOODIE | Consultant j•••••••@gmail.com | Columbus, OHI believe food is more than just fuel — it’s connection. It’s conversation. It’s culture.As the co-host of The Off the Menu Podcast, which serves up conversations that go beyond the plate, I share real stories about how food shapes relationships, cultures, and life itself.By day, I’m a Training & Development Specialist in Transportation & Traffic Management with THE Ohio State University, helping future drivers find their path forward. While also being a proud Buckeye, I’m deeply rooted in the food space — running a thriving Facebook foodie community called Columbus Foodies with over members, leading a local foodie discount card program (partnered with 200+ restaurants), and creating platforms where people can bond over bites.Before all this? I spent 17 years managing events and conference operations for one of the nation’s largest fast-food brands — mastering the art of hospitality, logistics, and creating memorable experiences.Whether behind the mic, behind the wheel, or behind the scenes, everything I do is about bringing people together — and living my best life.If you\'re into storytelling, community-building, or just love good food and great conversation — let’s connect. Go Bucks!
Experience
Senior Partner, Business Development, Founder
Jan 2015 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Education
The Wilma Boyd School of Travel & Business Careers
Travel & Tourism
Skills
- Food & Beverage
- Development of Promotional Materials
- Conference Coordination
- Customer Service
- Training
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Budgeting
- Budget Management
- Team Building
- Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Catering
- Contract Negotiation
- Conference Organization
- Microsoft Word
- Budgets
- Food
- Conference Management
- Event Management
- Employee Engagement
- Meeting Planning
- Conference Production
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Event Production
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