Sam McDougall is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background and a solid foundation in business, education, fitness, and project management.

His educational journey includes a High School Certificate from Newcastle High School, a Diploma of Business Administration from Advanced Careers College, a Bachelor's Degree in Business with an International Business Major and a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) from the University of Newcastle, a Certificate III in Fitness, Health and Physical Education/Fitness from TAFE NSW Higher Education, and training in Project Management Fundamentals from PM-Partners Group.

Sam's career reflects his versatile skill set, with significant roles in various organizations. He currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Social & Operations at Red Havas US, after holding positions such as Social Senior Account Manager, Social Project Manager, Social Media Manager, and Community Manager at Red Havas AU and Ogilvy Australia. He has also worked as a Social Media Intern at Ogilvy Australia and as a Social Influencer at Visual Amplifiers.

In addition to his marketing and social media expertise, Sam has a background in fitness, having worked as a Group Fitness Instructor at Fitness First Australia and The Forum, NuSport. He has also gained experience in management through roles such as Cafe Operations Manager at Bacino Bar Newcastle and Senior Member Relations Consultant at The Forum, NuSport.

With a passion for education, Sam's qualifications in teaching further enhance his profile, making him a well-rounded professional with a broad range of skills and experiences across multiple industries.