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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Awards
Publications
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Elizaveta Anikeeva

Danville,VA

Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated Equestrian professional with over 20 years of experience and deep expertise of Equine Business, as well as a through knowledge of arts, fashion, marketing, sales, event organization and recruiting. Eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well under pressure, in both individual and team capacities leveraging work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equestrian Business Advisor

Self
02.2024 - Current

- Helping a client decide on what kind of equestrian business will work the best in the area

- Educating a client on what equestrian business entails

- Educating a client on what kind of horses will perform the best, where to find them

- Educating a client on the best facility layout

- Sourcing workers for facility maintenance work.

NASA Event Assistant (Seasonal)

National Auto Sport Association
01.2021 - Current

- Developed visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and increase sales

- Installed decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights and bunting on and in buildings, streets, exhibit halls and booths

- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate items based on individual needs

- Stocked product and maintained displays according to merchandising standards

- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with customers and provide excellent customer service

Fashion Model

Self
09.2020 - Current

- Completing photoshoots for clients

- Showcasing designer garments on the runway

- Marketing myself to brands and model agencies

- Maintaining and growing my own brand

- Modeling in showrooms for at least 8 hours a day

- Creating, managing, and completing creative projects

- Maintaining and updating my own website

- Assisted production teams in setting up equipment prior and after the shoots/showrooms

Barn Manager/Trainer/Recruiter

Averett University
06.2022 - 10.2023

- Managing an equestrian facility with 30 horses

- Veterinary care for horses

- Working with young horses

- Teaching riding lessons to students, taking them to shows, coaching

- Recruiting for Averett University

- Promoting, advertising, and selling

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Equestrian Business and Management (Dressage) -

Averett University
Danville, VA
05.2022

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Creative Solution Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Proficient in Exel, Power Point, Photoshop, Instagram, TikTok
  • Multimedia Creation
  • Outstanding and correct horse training
  • Recruiting

Certification

ARIA Certified (Dressage, Hunters)

Additional Information

- Internship with Lauren Chumley as a working student and rider, June-August 2019

- Internship with Sherra Kosch and Robert Orton, June-August 2021

- Trainer for 3 horses owned by Richard and Cissi Burtner September 2019 - May 2022

- Signed a 2 year modeling contract with Everything Formals Model Management, June 2024 - now

Awards

  • Member of Moscow National Team 2017-2018
  • Prize winner of multiple National and International FEI competitions
  • Absolute Champion of Central Federal District among Young Riders 2018
  • Team Champion of Russia 2018
  • Team Champion of Spartakiad 2018
  • Several times top three medalist at Moscow Championships
  • USDF Bronze Medal
  • Over 40 individual wins in horse shows at Averett University
  • IDA MVP all 4 years
  • IDA Regional Champion all 4 years
  • Outstanding Equestrian Studies Award 2021-2022

Publications

The Plaid Horse magazine, August 2022. Was interviewed as an outstanding student and rider at Averett University

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Equestrian Business Advisor

Self
02.2024 - Current

Barn Manager/Trainer/Recruiter

Averett University
06.2022 - 10.2023

NASA Event Assistant (Seasonal)

National Auto Sport Association
01.2021 - Current

Fashion Model

Self
09.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Equestrian Business and Management (Dressage) -

Averett University
Elizaveta Anikeeva