Ryan Pajak

Prepared food and assisted cooks with daily kitchen tasks. Washed and sanitized dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment. Maintained a clean and organized kitchen during busy shifts.

Dishwasher at Danny’s Jr. Pizza (2026-05 – 2026-08)

• Prepared food and assisted cooks with daily kitchen tasks.
• Washed and sanitized dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintained a clean and organized kitchen during busy shifts.
• Worked with coworkers to prepare orders and provide timely service.

NCAA Athlete at University of Notre Dame Cross Country & Track and Field (2024-08 – Present)

• Recorded a personal best of 7:59.78 in the 3000m at the Badger Windy City Invitational, breaking the 8-minute barrier for the first time and surpassing the ACC qualifying standard (8:03).
• Competed at the ACC Cross Country Championships, placing 51st overall.
• Earned All-ACC Academic Team, Winter 2024/2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Winter 2025/2026.
• Awarded the Student-Athlete Monogram Jacket Award Winner, recognizing athletic excellence.
• Balanced NCAA Division I athletics with a full academic course load in Political Science and Business Economics

Bachelor of Arts and Letters in Major: Political Science; Minor: Business Economics – University of Notre Dame (2024-08)

High School Diploma – Ringgold High School (2020-08 – 2024-05)