MARIA SOLER (+34)697542399

Saint Leo, FL 33525

VALVERDE [email protected]

PROFILE Energetic hard worker offering outstanding organization in sports events, social media, and
Microsoft Office including publisher and interpersonal skills. Experience working with
children and elderly people. Knowledge about nutrition and training routines. Tennis player
for 17 years and have knowledge in some other sports like track and field and cross-country.
Able to speak and understand Spanish (native), English (fluent), and French (intermediate).

EDUCATION BA in Sport Management (2017 -2021)

Minor: Business
MBA – Marketing (2022-2023)
Washburn University (Topeka, KS), Texas A&M Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX), and
Saint Leo University (Saint Leo, FL)
GPA: 3.84 GPA
2-Time Dean’s List Recipient (2018-2020)
3-Time MIAA Academic Honor Roll member (2019-2021)

CERTIFICATION Level 1 PTR Certification - 2023

CPR/First Aid Certification – 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE Assistant Professional

The Shore and Country Club | May 2023 - Today | Norwalk, CT, USA
 Teach and instruct lessons and clinics to all age groups and levels.
 To create lesson plans for junior clinics and junior team practice and assist with
junior team matches and line-ups.
 String and repair racquets.
 Play at the season-end awards night, including contacting all players and helping to
create all draws.
 Assist the Director of Tennis or Assistant Director of Tennis with adult offerings
when required.
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Game Manager
Saint Leo University | September 2022 – May 2023 | Saint Leo, FL, USA
 Supervisor of Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Lacrosse, and Volleyball Saint
Leo games.
Assistant Coach Women’s Tennis Team
Saint Leo University | September 2022 – May 2023 | Saint Leo, FL, USA
 Aids the Head Women’s Tennis Coach
o Runner-up ITA Cup Indoor National
o Top 3 in the Nation
 Assists with daily coaching
 Plans practices/workouts
 Prepares and organizes games and meets
 Assists Associate AD for Facilities and Operations with administration/operation of
all athletic facilities on campus.
 Facilities/operations responsibilities to include maintenance of athletic venues,
 supervision of events and student employees for all internal and external facility
users, game/match preparation
Senior Assistant Professional
Sippican Tennis Club | June 2022 - August 2022 | Marion, MA, USA
 Worked with the Director of Tennis, Director of Junior Tennis, General Manager as
well as other staff members to identify areas of growth, options for increased
revenue, or issues that need resolution.
 Taught clinics from 8 am to 5.30 pm and taught private lessons to both adults and
juniors.
 Traveled and developed playing strategies with USTA Junior Team.
 Traveled and coached the Interclub junior team.
 Assisted the General Manager and Director of Junior Tennis and club operational
staff during all junior round robins, junior tournaments, and social events.
 Acted as On-Court Umpire for all junior club championships and help to award
honors for junior
 play at the season-end awards night, including contacting all players and helping to
create all draws.
 Assisted the Director of Tennis or Assistant Director of Tennis with adult offerings
when required.
Tennis Director Intern
TennisDNA | June 2021 to September 2021 | Reston, VA, USA
 Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
 Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
 Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make
decisions.
 Increased customer satisfaction by resolving scheduling issues and improving the
program based on their feedback.
 Successful marketing, advertising, and website copy by creating developed
advertisements with impactful messages to stimulate engagement and reach target
audiences.
Assistant Tennis Coach   
Solas Tennis Club | June 2020 to August 2020 | Almeria, Spain
 Demonstrated tennis swing techniques and observed corrected athletes' form.
 Promoted positive environments for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress
and increase enthusiasm.
 Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
 Promoted stretching and proper exercise form to help players avoid injuries.
 Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective players
through effective direction, communication, and mentoring.