Alexandra Bonanno
615 Fourth Ave Avon
Summary
Dynamic exercise science and sports management professional with a proven track record in high productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns, managing athlete relationships, and coordinating athletic events. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills contribute to effective relationship building and seamless operation of athletic programs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Coordinator
Donovan Catholic High School
Toms River
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated athletic schedules, practice plans, and game day operations.
- Managed Athletics Instagram and website, utilizing Canva for creation and posting of weekly game schedules, game highlights, and player spotlights.
- Launched the first Athletics Media Day for fall, winter, and spring sport athletes to capture headshots and action shots that showcase players and promote athletics.
- Collaborated with coaches to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed inventory of sports equipment and supplies for all teams.
- Facilitated communication between athletes, parents, and school administration.
Head Boys and Girls Swim Coach
Donovan Catholic High School
Toms River
09.2024 - Current
- Constructed comprehensive training programs for swimmers ranging from beginners to advanced.
- Analyzed data from times trials to identify areas of improvement for individual swimmers.
- Interacted with parents to convey swimmer development, objectives, and achievements
- Conducted stroke analysis, technique improvement, and skill development lessons for swimmers.
- Swimmer set new school record in 500-yard freestyle event during dual meet
- Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.
Sergeant
Spring Lake Beach Patrol
Spring Lake
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated group trainings for new lifeguards, sharing knowledge of best practices and safety procedures.
- Contacted emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
- Recognized and responded quickly in emergency situations.
- Maintained safe swimming environment by enforcing rules and regulations of beach and surrounding area.
- Conducted regular equipment checks, ensuring rescue gear was in proper working order.
- Administered first aid and CPR, stabilizing injured or ill persons until medical help arrived.
- Maintained accurate records of rescues, incidents, and other relevant activities during shifts.
Head DIII Diving Coach
Montclair State University
Montclair
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Developed training programs for divers at various skill levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of diving techniques and coaching strategies.
- Fostered positive team environment that encouraged sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes.
- Evaluated individual diver's performance during competitions.
- Conducted daily practice sessions and provided feedback to athletes.
- Implemented dryland conditioning programs to improve diver strength and flexibility.
- Organized diving meets, including scheduling, logistics, and staffing.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away competitions, including transportation and lodging.
- Recruited new divers to join team by attending local events and contacting potential participants.
Sports Management Intern
St. Rose High School
Belmar
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with the Athletic Director and management team to develop strategic plans for athlete development.
- Assisted with organizing and coordinating events such as tournaments and team meetings.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients via phone, email, or in-person meetings.
- Drafted emails and other written communications for review by supervisors or managers.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify coaches salaries of surrounding high schools.
- Assisted in all office tasks related to sports events and daily events of day.
- Focused on ticket sales for in-season basketball teams.
- Created social media content to promote events and engage with fans.
- Utilized Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and GoPro for marketing tools.
- Managed, maintained, and organized inventory and storage of sports equipment.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted strength coaches in designing and implementing individualized training programs for athletes.
- Men's Teams Assisted: Football, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Golf, Baseball, Track and Field.
- Women's Teams Assisted: Basketball, Equestrian, Rugby, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, and Volleyball.
- Conducted fitness assessments and tracked athletes' progress to optimize performance.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies through proper exercise technique and form.
- Assisted with pre-training sessions, warm-ups and cooldowns.
- Communicated with coaches, athletes, and medical staff to ensure effective collaboration and progress.
- Participated in weekly internship curriculum covering progressions/regressions, programming, cues & coaching voice/presence.
- Learned progressions for Hang Clean, Hang Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift, Overhead Press and Trap Bar.
- Development of leadership and athlete management skills.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Exercise Science and Sport Administration
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2024
B.S. - Exercise Science and Sport Management
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2022
High School Diploma -
St. Rose High School
Belmar, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Athletic scheduling
- Media content creation
- Inventory management
- Canva Design Platform
- Coaching Techniques
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Marketing Strategies
- Time and Project Management
Certification
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), 2025
- CPR/AED/ First Aid, 2025
Accomplishments
- DI Athlete: Member of Sacred Heart University Women's Swimming and Diving Team 2018-2022
- 2023-2025 Head Coach Montclair State Diving Championships: All divers placed in the Top 8 out of 16 for 1m and 3m diving finals with Top 3 podium finishers
- 2025 Head Coach Donovan Catholic Swimming: Swimmer set new school record in 500 yard freestyle
- Member of Sacred Heart University Exercise Science Club 2018-2022
- St. Rose High School founding member volleyball team 2015 and court captain 2015-2018
- Highly motivated individual- ran first half marathon April 2024
- Currently working on getting NSCA CSCS certification
Languages
Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Athletic Coordinator
Donovan Catholic High School
09.2024 - Current
Head Boys and Girls Swim Coach
Donovan Catholic High School
09.2024 - Current
Sergeant
Spring Lake Beach Patrol
05.2024 - Current
Sports Management Intern
St. Rose High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Head DIII Diving Coach
Montclair State University
08.2022 - 08.2025
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Sacred Heart University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science (M.S.) - Exercise Science and Sport Administration
Montclair State University
B.S. - Exercise Science and Sport Management
Sacred Heart University
High School Diploma -
St. Rose High School
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