Sam Ojeda
Lincoln
Summary
Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Writer
Gateway Newspaper
07.2024 - Current
- I work a 20-hour-a-week position doing sports writing for Nebraska-Omaha Athletics
- I cover breaking news stories, investigative stories, and game coverage
- I help design web pages and upload material and content
- I am also a photographer
Sports Editor
Hutchinson Collegian
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: The Collegian won the 2023 Kansas College Newspaper of the Year
- I was the Sports Editor for the Hutchinson Collegian, the campus publication
- I have done various types of stories but with a focus on sports
- I have interviewed many figures including University of Kansas Head Basketball Coach Bill Self, Olympic Boxer Jacob Cox, and 2-time NJCAA Football National Championship Coach Drew Dallas
- I have covered breaking news stories like bomb threats and school document leaks
- The Collegian won the 2023 Kansas College Newspaper of the Year
Team Leader and Supervisor
Chik-Fil-A
10.2017 - 04.2025
- I was one of a few Team Leaders and Certified Trainers at SouthPointe Pavillions Chick-fil-A in Lincoln, NE
- I worked with students and adults ranging from ages 14-65
- I facilitated up to 15 employees during one shift and prioritized communication and leadership
- I also received a company scholarship which recognized me as one of the top 100 employees of all national Chick-fil-A restaurants
Color Commentator
Ad Astra Radio
07.2023 - 04.2024
- I worked as a Color Commentator for Ad Astra Radio for High School and College sporting events
- I have covered over 20 games across all of Central Kansas by balancing a student-athlete schedule and a part-time job schedule
College Baseball Player
Hutchinson Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted coaching staff by offering input on tactical adjustments during games based on real-time observations of opponent behavior.
- Was selected as captain for a team that was ranked ninth nationally
- Participated in community outreach events to promote youth engagement in sports and provide positive role models for aspiring athletes.
Head JV Baseball Coach
Ayers & Ayers/ Lincoln Northeast High School
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Over the summer of 2024, I was the Head Legion Baseball Coach for Ayers & Ayers Junior Legion Baseball associated with Lincoln Northeast High School
- I oversaw a team of 15 Freshman-Junior age student-athletes
- I also handled parental challenges and logistical duties organizing the team
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
Sandhills Global/Pius X Baseball
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I was the Assistant Legion Baseball Coach at Pius X High School in Lincoln NE
- I helped oversee a team of 16 Freshman and Sophomore year students
- I was in charge of the Pitching Staff and Infielders
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism and Media Communication, Public Relations and Advertising, Marketing
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Omaha, NE08.2024
Associates Degree - Journalism
Hutchinson Community College
05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Communication and People Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Sports reporting
- Computer Skills
- Multimedia content creation
- Microsoft Office
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Adobe InDesign
- Photography
Profile - Purpose
I am looking for an opportunity to become a Radio and TV Broadcaster as well as assist in business development. I want to build relationships with student-athletes and help radio stations grow.
Awards
- Two-Time Academic All American
- All-Kansas Collegiate Sports Journalist of the Year
- All-Kansas Collegiate Feature Story Writer of the Year
- 2022 American Legion All-Star Baseball Player
Timeline
Sports Writer
Gateway Newspaper
07.2024 - Current
Head JV Baseball Coach
Ayers & Ayers/ Lincoln Northeast High School
04.2024 - 08.2024
Color Commentator
Ad Astra Radio
07.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant High School Baseball Coach
Sandhills Global/Pius X Baseball
05.2023 - 08.2023
College Baseball Player
Hutchinson Community College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Sports Editor
Hutchinson Collegian
08.2022 - 05.2024
Team Leader and Supervisor
Chik-Fil-A
10.2017 - 04.2025
Associate of Arts - Journalism and Media Communication, Public Relations and Advertising, Marketing
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Associates Degree - Journalism
Hutchinson Community College
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