ALINA VARGA
Coral Springs
Summary
Dynamic athletics, leadership, and operations professional with extensive NCAA Division I student-athlete and collegiate coaching experience, complemented by a proven track record in team leadership, project coordination, and stakeholder relationship building. Expertise includes athlete development, organizational leadership, strategic communications, project management, and operational oversight. Recognized for fostering accountability and driving results while cultivating high-performing environments that prioritize student-athlete success, academic excellence, and organizational growth. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance team dynamics and achieve strategic objectives within the athletic sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
First Water Custom Builders
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate luxury residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, and project documentation to ensure successful execution.
- Serve as the primary liaison between ownership, clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Lead project meetings, monitor milestones, and provide strategic updates to stakeholders.
- Track project expenditures, contracts, and timelines while supporting operational and financial objectives.
- Resolve project challenges proactively to maintain quality standards and client satisfaction.
Pitching Coach
Indian River State College Athletics
Fort Pierce, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized athlete development plans focused on performance, consistency, and long-term growth.
- Mentor student-athletes while promoting leadership, accountability, and academic success.
- Collaborate with coaching staff on practice planning, player evaluations, and program objectives.
- Support daily team operations and contribute to a positive and competitive athletic culture.
Operations & Guest Experience Coordinator (Lead)
Drybar Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Supported daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Assisted with staff onboarding, training, scheduling, and operational execution.
- Managed customer relations, membership services, and administrative processes.
- Collaborated with leadership to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Project Coordinator / Operations Intern
Maximum Plumbing / Maximum Contracting
Coral Springs, FL
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Coordinated project timelines, contractor scheduling, and operational documentation.
- Assisted with budgeting, payroll documentation, invoicing, and reporting functions.
- Maintained communication among clients, vendors, contractors, and internal leadership.
- Supported business operations and strategic initiatives across multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications, Human Relations
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- Athletic Administration
- NCAA Division I Athletics
- Student-Athlete Development
- Team Leadership
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budget Coordination
- Event Coordination
- Public Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Communications
- Organizational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- NCAA Division I Student-Athlete
- Team Captain Leadership Experience
- Collegiate Coaching Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communications
- Project Management & Operations Leadership Experience
- Strong Public Relations and Stakeholder Communication Skills
- Proven Ability to Lead, Mentor, and Develop Individuals and Teams
Accomplishments
NJCAA First Team All American
NJCAA Player of the Year
Timeline
Project Coordinator
First Water Custom Builders
01.2025 - Current
Pitching Coach
Indian River State College Athletics
01.2025 - Current
Operations & Guest Experience Coordinator (Lead)
Drybar Palm Beach Gardens
01.2025 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator / Operations Intern
Maximum Plumbing / Maximum Contracting
01.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications, Human Relations
Central Connecticut State University
ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Central Connecticut State University Athletics | New Britain, CT
- NCAA Division I Softball Student-Athlete
- Team Captain (2022) | 2020 – 2025
- Competed at the NCAA Division I level while balancing rigorous academic and athletic responsibilities.
- Served as Team Captain, providing leadership, mentorship, and accountability for teammates.
- Worked closely with coaches and student-athletes to foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.
- Developed strong leadership, communication, time-management, and organizational skills through collegiate athletics.
- Represented the program during university, athletic department, and community engagement initiatives.
- Independent Softball Camp Founder & Instructor
- Founded and operated a youth softball instructional camp focused on pitching and athlete development.
- Managed registration, scheduling, communications, and day-to-day camp operations.
- Designed and implemented skill-development programming for athletes of varying ages and abilities.