Aidan Banahan

Motivated sports business professional with experience in sales, athletic operations, and customer-facing roles, skilled in high-volume outbound communication, relationship building, and supporting revenue-generating initiatives in fast-paced environments. Strong background in sports organizations with hands-on experience engaging clients, assisting with team operations, and delivering high-quality customer service, paired with a strong work ethic, competitive mindset, and ability to thrive in flexible, results-driven, and team-oriented environments.

Merchandise Gameday Teammate at Savannah Bananas (2026-04 – Present)

• Assisted fans with merchandise selection, providing product knowledge and enhancing the overall fan experience
• Operated point-of-sale (POS) system to process high-volume transactions efficiently and accurately
• Managed lines and maintained organized, high-energy retail environment during peak game hours
• Collaborated with Merchandise Stand Lead and team to ensure smooth operations and inventory flow
• Delivered strong customer service in a fast-paced, high-demand gameday setting

Brand Sales Associate at Spy Trail Distillery (2025-09 – Present)

• Conduct outreach to liquor stores across Long Island, pitching products and building relationships with store owners to expand distribution
• Participate in street fairs, tastings, and promotional events to drive brand awareness and engage potential customers
• Support field sales efforts by identifying new accounts, providing product education, and collecting customer feedback
• Develop strong cold outreach, in-person sales, and consumer engagement experience

Assistant Coach Junior Varsity Football at Half Hollow Hills High School East (2024-05 – Present)

Diligently assist with all aspects of the JV football program.

• Work on individual and team skill building with a proven track record of success in developing athletes through mentorship and personal experience including assisting with the Suffolk County Champions Varsity team
• Support program operations, practices, and game-day execution
• Strengthen leadership and organizational skills through mentorship and event coordination

Football Internship at Long Island University (2024-02 – 2024-08)

Internship required stellar communication and organizational skills to collaborate with all members of the football program efficiently and effectively. Also needed to possess exceptional administrative skills and demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of LIU and NCAA Division I football.

• Filmed and edited practice/game footage using Catapult, contributing to team communications and fan-facing media
• Collaborated with staff on game operations and event logistics, requiring strong organizational skills and teamwork

Athletic Facilities Internship at Long Island University (2024-01 – 2024-03)

Worked under the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations

• Supported the Assistant Athletic Director in event setup and operations for multiple sports
• Ensured seamless execution of athletic events, enhancing the fan and participant experience

Football Team Internship at Western New England University (2022-08 – 2022-12)

Requirements included possessing excellent organizational and communication skills to interact with all members of the program and athletic department effectively and appropriately, possessing the necessary administrative skills and demonstrating a commitment to the mission and values of WNEU and NCAA Division III football.

• Actively helped manage all operations of the college football program including game-day operations, setup, recruiting, video coordination (filming and breakdowns), and fan communications
• Skillfully used software such as HUDL, FrontRush, Catapult, and more
• Avidly obtained experience in collegiate coaching and recruiting
• Assisted with social media efforts to promote the program and engage with the campus community

Future Stars Summer Camps Internship at Farmingdale State College (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Supported the Director in managing day-to-day camp operations, including scheduling, promotions, and equipment setup
• Engaged directly with parents and participants, providing customer service and communications support

Customer Service/Sales Associate, Lumber Dept at The Home Depot (2020-06 – 2021-08)

• Actively engaged customers to assess their needs and provide fast, friendly, knowledgeable service
• Delivered high-quality customer service, actively assisting with inquiries and purchases

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Sport Management – Western New England University – College of Business (2019 – 2023-05)

Master of Business Administration – Western New England University – College of Business (2023-05 – 2024-12)