Leona Rexhepi
Fairfax
Summary
Open to roles inside and outside the athletic space that allow me to leverage my transferable skills—such as strategic planning, operations, and people management—to contribute to mission-driven teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Waldorf School of the Peninsula
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversaw all financial planning and resource allocation for middle and high school athletics across HR, operations, and student safety.
- Managed a team of 10 coaches, increasing recruitment by 30% and improving student engagement.
- Facilitated parent-coach collaboration to enhance fundraising, improving the student-athlete experience.
- Developed onboarding policies that boosted compliance by 25%.
- Created job descriptions and led recruitment efforts, increasing qualified applicants by 52%.
- Reallocated $25K in funds toward wellness initiatives through budget efficiency improvements.
- Established purchasing protocols that improved compliance and reduced unauthorized spending.
Youth coach
Golden State Warriors
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for young athletes, focusing on fundamental basketball skills; created an engaging environment that enhanced teamwork among 90+ participants over the season.
- Coordinated over 30 drills and scrimmages each semester that enhanced teamwork skills among participants, resulting in a significant increase in student engagement during athletic events within the school community.
- Coached clinics at Chase Center, alongside GSW players.
Executive team member of the board and Chair of WISE within program
WISE San Francisco Bay Area
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Initiated and executed the Wise Within Program rollout in San Francisco, attracting significant number of participants.
- Designed mentorship guidelines for effective pairing between mentors and mentees, fostering strong relationships while increasing retention rates of participants.
- Initiated and implemented strategic initiatives that aligned with the WISE organization's mission.
Women’s Basketball Camp Coach and Commissioner
Stanford University
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Led and managed the activities of 6 groups, ensuring effective communication among coaches while hiring additional staff to maintain a high standard of athletic training for all participants.
- Managed coaching initiatives as commissioner for the women's basketball camp and fostered a team environment contributing to heightened camper satisfaction ratings.
- Developed innovative exercises tailored specifically to diverse skill levels at women’s basketball camps, leading directly to observable improvement in individual performance metrics.
- Championed improvements in operational efficiency with streamlined processes, overseeing each aspect of the women’s basketball camp logistics.
Varsity Head Coach
St. Helena High School
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Led the varsity basketball program, crafting in-depth training regimens and strategic game plans that enhanced player performance metrics by 25%, fostering both athletic skills and personal growth among student-athletes.
- Managed the girls' basketball program by overseeing a team of players and coaches and fostering skill development.
- Coordinated training activities for the girls’ basketball staff including direct oversight of assistant coaches; implemented strategies that improved team performance.
- Mentored three coaching staff members through weekly strategy sessions focusing on tactical improvements: enhanced coaching methods positively influencing athlete engagement.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Sport Management
University of San Francisco
12.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science
Pacific Union College
06.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Financial Acumen
- Staff Management and training
Accomplishments
Earned 2022 NBA Championship Ring for the contribution of the organization.
Timeline
Executive team member of the board and Chair of WISE within program
WISE San Francisco Bay Area
03.2024 - 09.2024
Athletic Director
Waldorf School of the Peninsula
09.2023 - 02.2025
Women’s Basketball Camp Coach and Commissioner
Stanford University
07.2022 - 07.2024
Varsity Head Coach
St. Helena High School
09.2021 - 02.2022
Youth coach
Golden State Warriors
04.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science
Pacific Union College
Master of Science (M.S.) - Sport Management
University of San Francisco
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