Sahil Thakur
Monroe,NJ
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented leader with a track record in operations, project management, and property support. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, manage strategic growth initiatives, and excel in high-pressure situations. Experienced in garage operations, high-performance sports leadership, and recruitment of top-tier talent. Known for being a self-driven, motivated professional who inspires teams to succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead
SPACESUSA
New York, New York
06.2025 - Current
- Configured garage hardware for 100+ new onboarded locations.
- Spearheaded operations for the new SPACES Valet platform across ICON locations in NYC.
- Developed SOPs and supported expansion strategies with executive leadership.
- Launched the new SPACES Valet platform in all of ICON's locations.
- Completed comprehensive training of the SPAVES Valet platform for all Icon Garage employees.
- Successfully launched one new garage a day from June 2025 through November 2025.
- Performed root cause analysis of any problems encountered in operations.
- Trained new SPACES employees on the Valet platform, as well as how to launch a new location.
- Ran lead on all hardware troubleshooting for all SPACES Legacy and SPACES Valet locations.
- Coordinate training, Go Live planning, with ICON executives, district, and area managers.
- Sit at the 24/7 call center desk to run leads on all troubleshooting requests for the SPACES Valet platform.
- Coordinate and execute site surveys to prepare installation teams.
- Responsible for the configuration of Rekor and Adaptive LPR cameras, and coordinated tasking efforts between teams.
Team Manager
Allentown American Legion Baseball
Allentown, NJ
03.2020 - Current
- Managed team activities and schedules for baseball events and practices.
- Coordinated player recruitment and development within community outreach programs.
- Led training sessions to enhance player skills and teamwork dynamics.
- Organized fundraising events to support team operations and community engagement.
- Oversaw game day logistics, ensuring compliance with league regulations and standards.
- Evaluated player performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mediated conflicts among team members to maintain a positive environment.
- Motivated team members to consistently achieve or exceed performance expectations.
- Built a winning culture of accountability and teamwork.
Recruiting Coordinator
Sud Recruiting
New York, New York
01.2020 - Current
- Placed over 800k in jobs for high-growth employers.
- Mastered LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing and outreach strategies.
- Worked closely with hiring managers and recruiting managers to define and fill roles.
- Developed a databases of potential candidates for outstanding job postings by using LinkedIn Recruiter.
RDR Team - Property Tech Support
SPACESUSA
New York, New York
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated repair requests and scheduled service with external contractors.
- Documented maintenance activities and tracked service history for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with management to improve property maintenance processes and workflows.
- Trained new staff on maintenance procedures and company policies effectively.
- Created new installation workflows and oversaw 10 installations.
- First line of defense on all hardware, software, and property support needs.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
Operations Coordinator
SPACESUSA
New York, New York
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Organized training sessions for new staff on company policies and procedures.
- Evaluated operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Communicated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Supported project management activities by tracking deadlines and deliverables.
- Responsible for property and hardware support for SPACES entire portfolio
- Managed communications between departments to ensure efficient operations.
Junior Project Manager
SPACESUSA
New York, New York
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated and executed over 25 'Go-Lives' across the country.
- Coordinated project schedules and deadlines with team members and stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment and progress.
- Organized project documentation and maintained records for tracking purposes.
- Implemented feedback from team members to improve project workflows and processes.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary materials and services for projects.
Strategy and Data Manager
SPACESUSA
New York, New York
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed sales pipelines for all major U.S. cities.
- Researched market data for the local parking garage pricing model.
- Created monthly financial reports.
- Assisted in maintaining databases and data integrity checks.
- Developed documentation for data management procedures and guidelines.
- Successfully launched 45 parking locations across the country.
- Designed and executed standard go-live procedures.
- Completed over 50 site surveys, created sales decks for the sales team, reports for operations, and wiring diagrams for the installation team.
- Communicated with various property management teams to coordinate "Go - Live" Events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
New York University
New York, NY12-2020
Skills
- Root cause analysis
- SOP development
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Operations management
- Installation processes
- Customer relationship management
- Project coordination
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Logistics management
- Scheduling coordination
- Delegation
- Employee development
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
- Startup operations
- Strategic planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Lead
SPACESUSA
06.2025 - Current
RDR Team - Property Tech Support
SPACESUSA
09.2023 - 06.2025
Operations Coordinator
SPACESUSA
12.2022 - 09.2023
Junior Project Manager
SPACESUSA
12.2021 - 12.2022
Team Manager
Allentown American Legion Baseball
03.2020 - Current
Recruiting Coordinator
Sud Recruiting
01.2020 - Current
Strategy and Data Manager
SPACESUSA
12.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
New York University