Chase Cerejo
Tallahassee
Summary
Aspiring Data Analytics Intern with experience in statistical research, data modeling, and visualization. Skilled in R, Python, and SQL, with applied projects in sports analytics and published research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Florida State University
Tallahassee
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed to published research, "Testing the Bottleneck Hypothesis in Professional Tennis Rankings." , published in the Wharton Sports Research Journal (Spring 2025 Edition), by applying statistical analysis to evaluate ATP Tour ranking policy changes.
- Collaborated on a research study, 'Using Tennis to Teach Math, Physics, and Economics.'
- Analyze 'lets' impact on server and receiver, contributing to performance insights.
- Gather data for research, supporting evidence-based conclusions in tennis studies.
Tennis Coach
Seminole High Performance Tennis Academy
Tallahassee
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Fostered skill development in young athletes using positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
- Instructed players in fundamental tennis techniques through targeted drills.
Volunteer Tennis Coach
Love Serving Autism
Palm Beach
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Created an inclusive and engaging environment for children on the autism spectrum to learn tennis.
- Promoted community inclusion and personal development through sport.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Statistics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management (Mathematics Minor)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2025
Skills
Technical Skills
- Programming & Analysis: R, Python, SQL
- Data Visualization: RStudio, ggplot2
- Statistical Methods: Regression, Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning (Random Forest, Decision Trees)
- Data Management: Data Cleaning, Database Queries
Professional Skills
- Communication Leadership Teamwork Adaptability
US Open 2024 Serve Analysis Project (GitHub, 2025)
- Analyzed 38,997 serve points from Jeff Sackmann’s dataset using R.
- Built Decision Tree & Random Forest models to predict serve outcomes and win probabilities.
- Produced ranked leaderboards and visualizations of the Top 15 men’s and women’s servers.
- Published R scripts, outputs, and Markdown summary in GitHub repository.
- Applied insights to predict potential 2025 US Open winners using serve dominance.
- https://github.com/chasecerejo/US-Open-2024-Tennis-Serve-Analysis/blob/main/Results.md
Certification
- Data Visualization with R by IBM (Coursera, 2025)
- SQL for Data Science by University of California, Davis (Coursera, 2025)
Activities & Achievements
- FSU President's List: Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023
- FSU Dean's List: Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
- Member, Sport Management Student Association, 2021-Present
- Member, FSU Club Tennis, 2021-Present
- Wellington Way Award: Recognized for outstanding volunteer service with children on the autism spectrum.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Florida State University
01.2022 - Current
Tennis Coach
Seminole High Performance Tennis Academy
09.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer Tennis Coach
Love Serving Autism
09.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Applied Statistics
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management (Mathematics Minor)
Florida State University
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