Josh Vignona - #bizleisure a Business and Travel Blog

Nothing like viewing a rainstorm in Tampa from my sunroom! - Josh Vignona  

  Even with the COVID19 pandemic, social distancing and periodic travel restrictions, many of our loved ones have little choice but to keep their bags packed and ready for that next long-distance flight.  And with the holidays upon us, treating those frequent flyers to some sharp new travel-related gifts can be the perfect way to show appreciation for all that they do – not to mention make those puddle-jumping journeys and weekend-weary hotel stays just a little more bearable. With the holidays in full swing,  Josh Vignona  offers up some killer 2020 gift ideas for the business traveler on your list – and how to make it a season they’ll never forget. Read the full post HERE

  Nothing like getting outside for some fresh air and a workout! - Josh Feeling abit stir crazy? Read my latest blog post on Virtual Travel during Covid-19 . Here is a teaser:  For many of us, COVID-19 has put the ultimate lockdown on travel plans, making it impossible to soak up the sun or satisfy our wanderlust in some exotic, faraway destination.  But while the pandemic has grounded flights and put many travel dreams on hold, virtual reality tourism has begun to pick up the slack, providing a glimmer of hope to family vacationers and aspiring globetrotters seeking just a little slice of overseas adventure. Josh Vignona  takes a look at virtual reality travel, different VR travel opportunities and where to find a virtual experience you won’t soon forget. 

  Types of Fish in Tampa Bay From the large, open water of the Bay to an expansive system of mangroves, grass flats and waterways, Tampa Bay’s diverse ecosystem is home to a large variety of fish species, making it a virtual paradise for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Among the most popular types of game fish in Tampa include:  Tarpon  Sea Trout  Snook  Flounder  Redfish  Grouper Read my full blog post on Tampa Bay Fishing Here:  https://joshuavignona.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/tampa-bay-fishing-tips-from-a-local-fisherman/ 

Nothing like Korean BBQ with friends at Tuppul Deungshim, a cozy Korean barbeque joint near the Itaewon Station in Yongsan-gu. While it did take a while to get a seat, the quality of hanwoo (Korean beef) at Tuppul was next level, making the experience more than worth the wait.  Read my blog post,  How to Have Fun While Traveling for Business in Seoul, South Korea published by Turtleverse!  Cheers! Josh Vignona

Business casual for men, says Josh Vignona , refers to a clothing style somewhat less official than standard office attire (suit jackets, ties, loafers) but still acceptable within an office environment. While men's business casual can indicate various things to organizations, cities and people, there are normally agreed-upon standards that set it apart as a unique mode of professional dress. Read the full blog post here

A Scene-Stealing Travel with Kids Experience - Part 2: Flight 501 Joshua Vignona is a seasoned traveler, devoted father and someone who always enjoys traveling with his kids. In a recent post, Vignona reflects on a family vacation to Disney and how a pre-trip delay on the runway quickly turned into a memorable scene-stealing adventure for Kim and Jimmy, his two young children. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY!

Joshua Vignona served as Bayer Healthcare regional sales manager for the New York/New Jersey region from late 2004 to early 2008.  In this role, Joshua Vignona received the overall rating of “Exceeds Expectations” on his 2007 annual review—and achieved President’s Club status in 2007. Joshua Vignona was identified as a field-based subject matter expert (SME) for Siebel CRM and Oracle CRM on Demand functions, and consistently drove higher sales performance at a regional level (from 16/18 in 2005 to 1/18 in 2007). Joshua Vignona Sales Manager

Joshua Vignona served as Director of CRM and Digital at Integra Life Sciences from March 2013 to October 2015. His accomplishments as director included the development and implementation of the company’s annual strategic CRM and mobile technology plan, the achievement of numerous digital marketing objectives and strategies, the improvement of the firm’s global commercial effectiveness, and the delivery of digital solutions across all web-based tablet, PC and mobile platforms. Prior to his role as director of CRM and digital, Josh Vignona served as Integra director of ERP and CRM. Joshua Vignona

As a solutions-driven professional, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CPSO), Joshua Vignona knows the importance of putting together the right team—the group of individuals companies need to keep projects on track and produce products that meet business goals. A team leader throughout his career, Joshua Vignona also understands that assembling and maintaining a good team is a process that requires care and a thoughtful approach right from the start. Building a Stronger Business Team As Joshua Vignona knows, selecting the right individuals for your team produce immense payoffs down the road. To do so, it helps to: Invest in people who specialize in what your company needs. Show each individual they are valued and an essential piece of your operation. Maintain transparency and open communication among your team whenever possible. Clearly define shared goals right at the outset of each project.

Joshua Vignona served as Director at Integra Life Sciences for just over four years. His Integra tenure began as director of ERP and CRM in October 2010.  In this role, Joshua Vignona proudly received overall ratings of Exceeds Expectations on his 2011 and 2012 annual reviews. His accomplishments at Integra include the design, build and delivery of a worldwide ERP implementation within the company’s CRM workstream, the planning and delivery of the firm’s global Salesforce.com implementation, and the delivery of multiple internal voice of customer (VOC) activities. Joshua Vignona

Business process improvement expert Josh Vignona takes a snap by Eartha Kitt’s star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Josh, visiting the Hollywood stars was a pretty cool experience—though it can get overwhelming for tourists who aren’t ready for tour guides or vendors trying to sell tours and items every few minutes. Josh Vignona