Dominic Dao
Richmond,VA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pickleball Director and Tennis Instructor
ACAC Tennis Club
Midlothian, VA
05.2026 - Current
- Instructed private lessons and clinics for all pickleball players and instructed tennis clinics for red, orange, green, and yellow ball juniors.
- Programmed seasonal clinics using automated software.
- Coordinated registration and logistics for clinics and events.
Pickleball Instructor
Performance Pickleball
Henrico, VA
02.2026 - Current
- Instructed private lessons, adult group play sessions, and junior clinics focusing on technique improvement and strategic gameplay.
- Developed engaging lesson plans and drills.
Pickleball Instructor
Self Employed
Midlothian, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated 2 leagues.
- Trained students of all skill levels and ages using internal and external coaching cues and slow-motion film analysis.
- Offered private lessons and small group sessions, focusing on technique improvement and strategic gameplay.
- Coached students during tournament play.
Software Engineer
Amazon Alexa AI
Arlington, VA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Engineered applications for Alexa AI.
Managing Director
CoderDojo
Richmond, VA
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Founded first 3 CoderDojo branches in Virginia.
- Taught 100+ students in year-long intro to Python courses.
- Secured donations.
- Educator of the Month in Sep 2019 in a pool of 250 others.
Regional Manager
CodeDay
Richmond, VA
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Organized, hosted, and provided instruction for 2 hackathons where 50+ beginners code their first program.
- Helped secure sponsorships for food and venue.
- Best Organizer of 2019 in a pool of 50 others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Richmond, VA2020
Skills
- Event coordination
- Computer applications
- Proactive thinking
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Doubles medals: Two silver in 4.5, Two bronze in 4.5, Two gold in 4.0
- Singles medals: One bronze in 4.5
- Over 100 hours of on court instruction
- Over 50 students taught
Certification
Certified Pickleball Instructor with honors by Pickleball Coaching International.
Timeline
Pickleball Director and Tennis Instructor
ACAC Tennis Club
05.2026 - Current
Pickleball Instructor
Performance Pickleball
02.2026 - Current
Pickleball Instructor
Self Employed
06.2025 - Current
Software Engineer
Amazon Alexa AI
06.2022 - 06.2024
Managing Director
CoderDojo
05.2019 - 08.2020
Regional Manager
CodeDay
09.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
High School Diploma -
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School