Varda Tamulyanis
Matrix Aces Showcase Team
Education
Georgetown University, WashingtonDC
Bachelors of Arts Degree May 2005
Major: Sociology and Russian Studies
International Marketing
Fluent in English and Russian, beginning French
Athletic Experience (United States of America)
Equinox Gym, NYC, Citified personal trainer
2005-2006
- Developed personal workouts for different types of clients, including pre-workout medical analysis of each client
- Worked as a head trainer, supervising other trainers in client management and schedule organization
“Platinum Gym”, Queens, New York, Certified personal Trainer/ Manager Assistant/supervisor
2005-2006
- Planned personal workouts for all types of clients, including rehab, fitness, personal goal achievement
- Trained and assisted personnel in learning communication skills
- Head sales manager, operated with clients, created and promoted ideas for the business growth
Georgetown University Women’s Basketball, Player
2001-2005
- Four year letter winner
- Communicated offensive and defensive strategies to team members while in the court
- Coached the team members, assisted the coaching stuff by designing the pre season workouts and game strategies
Georgetown University Summer Basketball Camps, Counselor/coach
2002, 2003 and 2004
- Supervised and monitored the daily and nightly activities of all the athletes to ensure that the camp functioned in an orderly manner
- Created and presented lectures on athletic and academic goals
- Developed offensive and defensive skills to enhance and improve the overall playing ability of all campers
Served as a mentor and role model for prospective collegiate athletes
Russian National Team, Player
1997-2003
- Competed in the 2000 and 2001 European Championship and the 2001 and 2003 World Championship games
- Won the 2000 European Championship
- Placed 2nd in the 2001 World Champion Games
- The youngest player on the 1998 Youth Olympic Championship Team
Superleague Club Team “Gloria”, Player
1998-2001
· Communicated offensive and defensive strategies to team members while on the court
Russian Summer Leagues and Tournaments, Player, Coach and Referee
1995-2000
- Trained and assisted athletes in learning the fundamental skills of basketball
- Served as a referee to ensure the sportsmanship and integrity of the game
- Administered game plans for execution in organization play
International Experience
Executive Director of Women’s Department
Sports International Group
Moscow, Russia
August 2009-present
● Contract Negotiation
● Player scouting
● Client relations
● Operation all of SIG’s Women’s division concerning basketball in Russia
Assistant Coach/Head manager club team “CSKA Moscow”
Moscow, Russia
Season 2008-2009
●Coached the team members, assisted the head coach by designing the workouts and game strategies
●Player scouting
● Player registration/license in Russian Federation of Basketball
●Coordinated all of team travels
● Game/practice Scheduling
● Public Relations/Crowd attraction
Sports Director Superleague club team “Spartak Moscow Region”
Moscow, Russia
2008-2009
●Contract negotiation
●Player scouting
●Strategic marketing
●Player registration/license in Russian Federation of Basketball, for Euroleague (European Federations of Basketball)
● Game Organization (VIP guests)
Superleague club team “Dynamo Moscow”, Player
Moscow, Russia
2007-2008
- Assisted the coaching staff with pre-season workouts
- Helped the team to reach the highest goals in Russian championship and Euroleague
- Served as a translator for American and European players, delivered the practice and game strategy in their native language
Superleague Club Team “Dynamo
Moscow Region”, Player
2006-2007
- Communicated offensive and defensive strategies to team members while on the court
- Served as a translator to the foreigner players on the team, delivered the practice and game strategies in their native language
Profile:
I am a hard working, self motivated and competitive individual with 16 years of athletic experience. I was a student athlete at GeorgetownUniversity which completes in the Big East Conference for 4 years. Recognized for the ability to play a physical yet finesse post game and to adapt to the American style of basketball, as well as lead the Russian National Team in European and World Championships to reach the highest goals. In addition, I m a patient teammate and a teacher who is to a great extent dedicated to team and personal achievement. I m committed to the highest level of excellence and achievement in the area of Women’s Basketball and also a strong advocate for athletic and academic success.
Highlights:
Community Service:
So Others May Eat S.O.M.E, Volunteer, 2004 and 2005
Elementary School Program, GAME, Mentor 2004-2005
Washington DC Shelter, Volunteer, 2004-2005
Washington DC Public Schools, Mentor and Guest Speaker 2003
Georgetown UniversityHospital, 2002
Awards
Received ACE certification 2006
Russian national Championship, Most valuable Player, 1995 and 1997
Zinin Tournament (Moscow, Russia), Most Valuable Player, 1996
Received International Certificate as a coach and referee, 2000
European Champion as a member of Russian National team 1999
Olympic Youth Games Champion as a member of Russian National Team 1998
World Championship silver medalist as a member of Russian National Team 2001
Rated by the International Community the Level of “Sporta Meshdunarodnogo Klassa”
Georgetown University Most Improved Player, 2003-2004 Season
Skills
Fluent in Russian and English
Qualifications to be an International coach and referee
Sociology Data and Information Management experience in APSS, GSS
Recruiting skills
Extensive interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Broad knowledge of International basketball and coaching staff
Personal trainer
International Contacts:
Assisted former Georgetown Women’s basketball Players with Russian professional teams
Former Women’s Basketball agent Boris Lelchinsky (Sports International Group, USA)
Russian Women’s Basketball Superleague, players, team management
Russian BasketballSchool (TRINTA)
Georgetown University coaching staff
University of Pennsylvania coaching staff
Communication with many of NCAA women’s basketball coaches