Danica Medina
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Lead Instructor
U.S. Figure Skating Association
Pompano, FL
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Coached ice skaters ages 2-40 in beginning to advanced group and individual lessons
- Taught spins, jumps, safe-practices and administered level advancement assessments
- Choreographed programs, edited music, and prepared students for competitions
- Communicated progress feedback for strong relationships with skaters' parents
- Motivated skaters creatively and individually and promoted a positive learning environment
- Coordinated and planed showcases and events at rink with skating director and other coaches
Middle School Cheer Coach
Pine Crest School
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Worked with middle school cheer team during free periods to teach and choreograph cheers
- Created stunt groups; attended practice and games; built team collaboration and spirit
- Acted as a positive leader, mentor, and role model for the team
Certified Coach
Gliding Stars of Central Florida
Orlando/Ft. Lauderdale, FL
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Instructed ice skaters with disabilities one-on-one and groups with adaptive equipment; fostered personal growth, artistic expression, self-confidence and social interaction through skating
- Built trusting relationships to prepare skaters to participate in community-wide shows and overcome physical, mental and emotional challenges to achieve their dreams
- Adaptive Ice-Skating
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Advertising/Sports Business
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2029
USC Semester At John Cabot University
Rome, Italy12-2025
Ft Lauderdale, Florida -
Pine Crest School
Ft Lauderdale, Florida05.2025
Hoya Summer Session, Sports Industry Management Academy - Sports Business
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.06.2024
Sports Management Summer Program - National Student Leadership Conference - Sports Public Relations And Marketing
Columbia University
New York06.2023
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Conversational in Italian
- Performance coaching and monitoring
- Public speaking
- Collaborative working
- Adaptive learning
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
- Varsity Cheer Co-Captain, Pine Crest School, 2023-2025, Lead squad of 25; collaborate with coaches; develop strategies to enhance team/school spirit and nurture a supportive environment for athletic teams and school community, Plan team activities and school spirit days, Develop training schedule, lead practices/game performances, choreograph, teach routines, Positively encourage teammates, supportively resolve conflict, and creatively solve problems
- Member, Senior Leadership Council, 2023-2025, Selected to welcome incoming freshmen and support the transition into high school, Visit classrooms and serve as mentor to incoming freshmen, provide insight on course selection and campus resources, Assist with orientation and plan activities throughout the year to assist with transition
- Member, Ambassador Club, 2022-2025, Applied and chosen to lead campus tours and answer questions for prospective families and alumni during free periods and after school; promote prospective student engagement
- Member, Sports Analytics Club, 2021-2025, Analyze trends in sports, compete in sports-related challenges during major sporting event
- Participant, Harvard Model Congress, 2021-2025, Present at congressional simulation conferences in San Francisco and Boston; transportation bill went to the Presidential Cabinet during grade 10 conference
- Member, Tales on Innovation, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship (TILE) Club, 2021-2025, Participate in presentations led by local entrepreneurs, Network with professionals to learn business development and marketing strategies
Honors And Awards
- National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar
- AP Scholar With Honor
- National Beta Club Honor Society Pine Crest School
- National Spanish Honor Society
- United States Figure Skating Gold Medalist
Competitive Athletic Experience
- United States Figure Skating Association, 01/13 through present
- Competitive figure skater 10+ years - local/state/regional/national level freestyle; ice dance; Stars on Ice performer with Olympiads; Skate for a Cure performer; Make a Wish performer
Timeline
Middle School Cheer Coach
Pine Crest School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Certified Lead Instructor
U.S. Figure Skating Association
03.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Coach
Gliding Stars of Central Florida
03.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Advertising/Sports Business
University of Southern California
USC Semester At John Cabot University
Ft Lauderdale, Florida -
Pine Crest School
Hoya Summer Session, Sports Industry Management Academy - Sports Business
Georgetown University
Sports Management Summer Program - National Student Leadership Conference - Sports Public Relations And Marketing
Columbia University