Alexandra Bonanno
Avon,NJ
Summary
Experienced with athletic program management, focusing on event coordination and team development. Utilizes strategic planning to optimize sports events and athlete performance. Strong understanding of collaborative leadership and effective communication to drive program success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Coordinator
Donovan Catholic High School
Toms River, New Jersey
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated athletic schedules, team practices, transfer student-athlete eligibility, and game-day operations.
- Manages Donovan Catholic Athletics' Instagram and athletics website, utilizing Canva for the 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 athletic programs.
- Collaborate 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, New Jersey
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
- Swimmer set new school record in 500-yard freestyle event during dual meet
- During the 2025–2026 season, led athletes to achieve 41 career-best performances at the Ocean County Championships
- Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.
Sergeant
Spring Lake Beach Patrol
Spring Lake, NJ
04.2024 - 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, NJ
07.2022 - 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, NJ
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director/ Athletic Trainer to develop strategic plans for athlete development.
- Focused on ticket sales for in-season basketball teams.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify coaches salaries of surrounding high schools.
- Drafted emails and other written communications for review by supervisors or managers.
- Assisted in all office tasks related to sports events and daily events of day.
- Created social media content to promote events and engage with St. Rose 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, CT
08.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
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, CT5 2022
High School Diploma -
St. Rose High School
Belmar, NJ6 2018
Skills
- Athletic scheduling
- Media and marketing content creation
- Organizational leadership
- Skill development
- Coaching Techniques
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Mascot Media
- Genesis
Accomplishments
- Competed as a member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Team at Sacred Heart University (2018–2022)
- Head Diving Coach, Montclair State University (DIII) (2022–2025): Led athletes to consistent success at championship meets, with all divers placing in the Top 8 (1m and 3m events) and multiple Top 3 podium finishes
- Head Swimming Coach, Donovan Catholic High School (2024–present): Guided program development, including coaching a swimmer to a new school record in the 500-yard freestyle
Certification
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), 2025
- CPR/AED/ First Aid, 2025
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
04.2024 - Current
Sports Management Intern
St. Rose High School
12.2023 - 04.2024
Head DIII Diving Coach
Montclair State University
07.2022 - 08.2025
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Sacred Heart University
08.2021 - 04.2022
B.S. - Exercise Science and Sport Management
Sacred Heart University
High School Diploma -
St. Rose High School
Master of Science (M.S.) - Exercise Science and Sport Administration
Montclair State University