Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Sam Ouhaj

Break'N Bad
Newburgh,NY
1
Language
5
years of professional experience

Operations professional with strong background in managing complex projects and driving operational excellence. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality results. Dependable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing demands of business. Proven skills in strategic planning and team leadership.

Work History

Director of Operations and Innovation Strategies

2 Years
Break'N Bad | 08.2024 - Current
  • Directed operations for South Bend division, managing hiring, training, inventory management, purchasing, repack production, logistics, and daily business activities to ensure smooth functioning.
  • Implemented operational initiatives and standardized processes to improve efficiency, support rapid growth, and scale business operations.
  • Directed end-to-end operations for the South Bend division, overseeing hiring, training, inventory management, purchasing, repack production, logistics, and daily business operations.
  • Partnered with executive leadership on strategic planning, vendor sourcing, business development, and expansion initiatives while representing the company at major industry events.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning, vendor sourcing, business development, and expansion initiatives, representing the company at major industry events to strengthen market presence.

Resident Assistant and Assistant Rector

1 Year 9 Months
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | 08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with a 9-member hall staff team in Baumer Hall to mentor 253 residents, addressing needs such as medical emergencies, daily living, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Managed Baumer's restaurant, Smuggler's Cove, and Baumer's Gym, overseeing a $10,000 budget, employing 20 residents, and procuring equipment based on dorm surveys.
  • Assisted residents in navigating campus resources and services.
  • Facilitated community-building events to enhance resident engagement.
  • Provided support in conflict resolution among residents, fostering a harmonious living environment.

Student Production Worker and Broadcaster

2 Years 7 Months
FIGHTING IRISH MEDIA | 12.2021 - 07.2024
  • Supervised production by researching and formatting run downs, assisting broadcasters, and developing on-air graphic ideas for ESPN, NBC, and ACCNX.
  • Performed as a Play-by-Play and Color broadcaster for ACC Network/ESPN covering 5 sports across spring and fall seasons in front of viewers ranging from 500 to 5000 at a time
  • Directed technical operations for ND Men's Rugby and BIG10 Championship on YouTube, ensuring seamless broadcasts during 2023-2024 season

Director

9 Months
WVFI SPORTS RADIO | 08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Organized team of 15 broadcasters for 4 Notre Dame sports—football, baseball, men's basketball, and women's basketball—enhancing listener experience through talent showcase
  • Coordinated travel and logistics for broadcasting teams across 6 locations in Ireland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, California, and Texas, ensuring seamless operations
  • Developed strategic programming initiatives to enhance audience engagement and expand listener base.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring seamless broadcast quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional campaigns, increasing brand visibility across platforms.

Summer Sales and Marketing + Media Intern

3 Months
PAMAL BROADCASTING | 05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Simplified and communicated Pamal's advertising services to business owners and decision-makers for 50 accounts across Hudson Valley
  • Collaborated with Account Executives to develop key relationships with local and regional accounts and advertising agencies including Smoothie King and Dunkin Donuts
  • Trained 15 sales and management staff on campaign implementation, fulfillment issues, customer complaints, and conflict resolution within Pamal's accounts

Strategic Communications and Athletic Department Intern

1 Year 2 Months
WEST POINT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | 06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed corporate partnerships with 2 companies, Nike and Coca-Cola including overseeing contracts, discussing Army-Navy uniforms and promotions for fan engagement at West Point's stadiums
  • Generated ideas for recruiting social media strategies, feature video concepts, marketing promotions, and corporate sponsorship activation across 25 West Point athletics teams
  • Managed corporate partnerships with Nike and Coca-Cola, overseeing contracts and coordinating promotions for fan engagement during Army-Navy events at West Point stadiums

Education

Master of Science - Management

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | Notre Dame, IN | 05-2025

GPA: 3.667

Concentration: Marketing Management

Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Television, & Theatre and American Studies

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | Notre Dame, IN | 05-2024

GPA: 3.707

  • Study Abroad: Rome, Italy

Skills

Adobe design tools
Office software proficiency
Time management
Team player
Supportive
Event coordination

Languages

Italian
Limited Working

Interests

Fantasy Football
Meditation
Traveling Abroad
The Sopranos
Skiing
Crypto
Card Collecting

Timeline

Director of Operations and Innovation Strategies

Break'N Bad
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Resident Assistant and Assistant Rector

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More

Director

WVFI SPORTS RADIO
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Summer Sales and Marketing + Media Intern

PAMAL BROADCASTING
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Strategic Communications and Athletic Department Intern

WEST POINT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
06.2022 - 08.2023Read More

Student Production Worker and Broadcaster

FIGHTING IRISH MEDIA
12.2021 - 07.2024Read More

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

Master of Science from Management
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UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

Bachelor of Arts from Film, Television, & Theatre and American Studies
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Sam Ouhaj