Farzad Elhaam, MBA, Madir
About Farzad Elhaam, MBA, Madir
Farzad Elhaam, MBA, is a versatile professional with extensive experience in sports media and operations, currently working in multiple roles across major sports leagues including the NHL, NBA, and MLB.
Professional Experience at National Hockey League (NHL)
Farzad Elhaam works as a Production Associate at NHL Studios & NHL International since 2021. His responsibilities include contributing to the production of major NHL events such as the Winter Classic, All-Star Weekend, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs/Finals. He manages and edits video content using Adobe Premiere. Additionally, he organizes media from multi-day shoots involving up to 8 cameras and ensures high-quality content delivery. Farzad also facilitates the syndication of NHL Studios content to internal and external clients, such as ESPN and Turner Sports.
Experience in Basketball Operations
Farzad Elhaam collaborates with the Ultimate Hoops and Life Time Inc. as a Basketball Operations Associate since 2021. He is also a Basketball Operations - NBA Replay Center Operator for the NBA starting in 2020. His work involves handling various aspects of basketball operations and contributing to game day processes within these organizations.
Career in Football Media and Operations
Farzad Elhaam worked for the National Football League (NFL) in several roles, including Digital Media Programming Associate and Football Operations - Game Statistics & Information System QA Coordinator. He was involved with NFL Media and played a part in managing digital media content and performing quality assurance for game statistics. Additionally, he served as a Client Services - Consumer Sales & Service Ambassador for the New York Jets.
Roles in Soccer and Other Sports Organizations
Farzad Elhaam has extensive experience working within various sports organizations. He has held positions at New York City Football Club (NYCFC), Orlando City SC, Brooklyn Nets, New York Red Bulls, and Legends. He was involved in roles such as Production Assistant, Equipment Management Intern, Team/Locker Room Attendant, and more. These roles spanned from game presentation and control room production to customer service and sales.
Academic Background and Education
Farzad Elhaam obtained a Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Finance and Marketing, and a Minor in DeVos Sport Business Management from the University of Central Florida. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Sport Management and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. Moreover, he completed several specialized programs, including the Sports Industry Essentials Graduate Program at Columbia University and the Sports Performance Analytics Specialization at the University of Michigan.