Daria Afanasyeva
Harrisonburg
Summary
As an adaptable and experienced manager with a background in Division 1 college tennis and the WTA Tour, I bring a performance-oriented approach to tennis programs. With a B.A. in Sports Management and Business, and currently pursuing a masters degree in Sport and Recreation Leadership, I excel in identifying and recruiting talented players, managing program operations, and serving as a leader and role model.
In my current role, I assist in planning, organizing, and implementing successful Event and Stewardship plans for the Duke Club to support fundraising initiatives, annual giving campaigns, and engage alumni, students, parents, and donors effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant Events and Stewardship
The Duke Club at James Madison University
Harrisonburg
08.2024 - Current
- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing successful Event and Stewardship plans for the Duke Clubbing support of department and sport program fundraising initiatives; annual giving campaigns; and alumni, student, parent and donor engagement.
Tennis Coach/Hitting Partner
Freelance Tennis Coach
Harrisonburg
06.2019 - Current
- Helped players improve their conditioning and tennis skills by implementing different workouts during practice.
- Create a tennis plan for players
- Prepare tennis players for competitions through rigorous practice schedules and conditioning plans
- Enhanced results by optimizing players' form and technique.
- Challenge, motivate and helpe children accomplish motor development goals and inspire love of movement and healthy habits with sports and conditioning
- Traveled with players to local and international tennis tournaments (ITF, Tennis Europe)
Manager of Operations and Tennis Pro
TGA Premier Sports
Ashburn
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Assist with program creation, plan, and schedule throughout the seasons
- Update, monitor, and evaluate lesson plans as appropriated
- Update website and manage social media channels
- Respond to emails from business partners, vendors, coaches, and parents in a proper manner
- Conduct tennis lesson, including private lessons, group lessons, camps, and clinics as scheduled by the director
- Assist with recruiting and hiring process
- Perform administrative tasks such as contacting potential partners and customers as assigned by the director
- Establish clear expectations and objectives for team members and helped each achieve goals
Athletic Academic Adviser's Assistant
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided academic, career and personal counseling to assigned teams
- Collaborated with tutoring program for assignments and student-athlete attendance
- Assisted with study hall program
- Maintained advising records and confidential student evaluation records
- Prepared presentations, reports, special projects and other documents to support organizational objectives
- Organized and balanced schedules with meetings, appointments, and travel
Tennis Player
James Madison University Varsity Tennis Team
Harrisonburg
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Improved upon communication skills and leadership skills by being a positive addition to the tennis team
- Awarded All-CAA First Team Singles and Doubles (2019), (2020), (2021), VaSID All-State Second Team Singles and Doubles (2019), (2020), (2021), (2022) and ranked #13 for singles in the Oracle/ITA Division I Atlantic Region (2019), (2021)
- Assisted team in winning program's first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship (2019), (2021)
- CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022)
Education
Master of Science - Sport And Recreation Leadership
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Recreation Management, Business and Educational Media
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service Management
- Administrative Management
- Schedule Management
- Data Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Hiring
- Relationship Building
- Marketing Strategies
- Event planning
- Leadership development
- Communication skills
- Social media management
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Empowerment3, Harrisonburg, VA, 09/01/21, 09/30/21, Volunteered and mentored at the local Center for Physical Activity and Wellness for individuals with disabilities, older adults, chronic conditions, and many others
- Volunteer, Project C.L.I.M.B., Harrisonburg, VA, 10/01/19, 10/31/21, Volunteered with the trick or treating event that benefited participants of Overcoming Barriers and Project C.L.I.M.B.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Russian, Native
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Assistant Events and Stewardship
The Duke Club at James Madison University
08.2024 - Current
Manager of Operations and Tennis Pro
TGA Premier Sports
06.2023 - 07.2024
Athletic Academic Adviser's Assistant
James Madison University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Tennis Coach/Hitting Partner
Freelance Tennis Coach
06.2019 - Current
Tennis Player
James Madison University Varsity Tennis Team
08.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Sport And Recreation Leadership
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Recreation Management, Business and Educational Media
James Madison University