Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Alison Dragoo

Napa,Ca.
Alison Dragoo

Summary

Dynamic, passionate leader with a proven track record as Head Cross Country Coach at Justin-Siena High School, transforming a struggling program into a thriving team of 45 young adult athletes. Expert in strategic event planning and motivational leadership, fostering athlete development and safety while enhancing community engagement via collaboration with local programs and joint projects.

Driven and inspiring Coach with high achieving team seasons throughout tenure.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Justin Siena High School

Head Coach
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated with parents and school staff to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Inherited a neglected program and grew it from 6 athletes to currently 45 with very little attrition.
  • Evaluated player knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Prepared athletes for league competitions and Championship plus post season play.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Coordinated special events such as summer training, elite camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Janssen Pharmaceutica

Specialty Sales Representative
09.2005 - 11.2008

Job overview

  • Used Siebel CRM to maintain company database with essential account and sales information.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet client needs.
  • Interacted directly with doctors to educate on patient care, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Serviced mental health facilities on regular basis to provide support and education which maximized revenue.

Janssen Pharmaceutica

Senior Sales Representative
04.2002 - 09.2005

Job overview

  • Developed exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and listening skills from talking with both customers and C-Level executives.
  • Promoted advanced injectable therapy by cultivating rapport with high-profile physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and acute and long-term facilities across Texas and Oklahoma.
  • Identified customer needs by asking appropriate, open-ended questions.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.

Education

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Bachelor of Arts from Communication
06-1997

University Overview

  • Delta Gamma Sorority Member
  • Minor in Political Science
  • Congressional Internship, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Skills

  • Game strategy planning
  • Skill building
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Competitive program management
  • Physical and endurance training
  • Recruitment and development
  • Athletic training plan development
  • Media relations
  • Athlete safety
  • Team management
  • Player coaching
  • Fundraising
  • Community engagement

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Led the team to 19 top ten finishes in 11 races, three top 3 team finishes and a post season NCS qualification in 2024.
  • Oversaw the school's Cross Country athletic and fundraising program.
  • Built Cross Country program from the ground up, from 6 athletes to 45 and low attrition.
  • Achieved 164% of Braves United Cross Country fundraising goal by leveraging relationships and network.
  • Led the team to four consecutive, prestigious NCS Scholastic Championship award for both boys and girls teams. 21, 22, 23, 24.

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Ironman Triathlon

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) - Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.
  • Level 1 Track and Field Coach Certification – USA Track & Field.

Interests

  • Playing Sports
  • Participate in a USTA tennis team and pickleball, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • Volunteering
  • Hiking
  • Animal Care
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Nutrition and Wellness

Timeline

Head Coach
Justin Siena High School
06.2021 - Current
Specialty Sales Representative
Janssen Pharmaceutica
09.2005 - 11.2008
Senior Sales Representative
Janssen Pharmaceutica
04.2002 - 09.2005
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) - Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.
  • Level 1 Track and Field Coach Certification – USA Track & Field.
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts from Communication

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