Juliana Anch
Sports Management Professional | Operations & League Development
Professional Summary
Results-driven Sports Management junior at Lynn University (4.0 GPA) with demonstrated leadership in league policy research and sports event operations. USL W League Operations Intern (UWEP, May 2026) with original policy research on the NWSL Rodman Rule and a track record of leading student organizations. Passionate about growing women's professional sports through equitable policy, operational excellence, and data-informed strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Sports Management
Expected May 2027
Lynn University — College of Business & Management · Boca Raton, FL
- GPA: 4.0 | Dean's List | Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society
- President, Sports Management Club — leads a membership of 150+ students; manages officers to ensure the club meets its goals and works toward its mission; coordinates guest speakers and industry field trips
- Parliamentarian, Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Key coursework: Project Management (PMBOK 8), Sports Policy & Debate, Sports Law, Event Operations
Associate of Arts, Business
Conferred 2024
Colorado Mountain College · Glenwood Springs, CO
Professional Experience
League Operations Intern — USL W League (UWEP)
May 2026 – Present
United Work Experience Program
Remote / On-site
- Support day-to-day USL W League operations including scheduling, team communications, and match-day coordination
- Contribute to league development initiatives focused on expanding women's professional soccer pathways in the U.S.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with team staff, officials, and league front office on event logistics
Pastry Chef
2024 – Present
Kasumi Modern Japanese
Boca Raton, FL
- Leads pastry operations in a high-volume restaurant environment; develops and executes dessert menus with precision and creativity
- Part of a broader culinary career since 2020 across FL and CO, developing operational discipline and hospitality skills applicable to event-day sports settings
- Manages high-volume service requiring real-time problem-solving, teamwork, and execution under pressure
Guest Experience Staff
May 2026
Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix · Miami International Autodrome
Miami, FL
- Delivering premium guest experiences at a race weekend drawing approximately 275,000 spectators across three days
- Supporting hospitality operations, guest relations, and event-day logistics for a globally televised motorsport event
Volunteer Shift Lead
Feb 2026
Delray Beach Open · ATP Tour
Delray Beach, FL
- Led volunteer teams at a 10-day ATP Tour event drawing 60,000+ spectators across the tournament
- Managed shift logistics, coordinated with event staff, and ensured high-quality guest and player experiences throughout competition days
Event Volunteer
March 2026
James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational
Boca Raton, FL
- Supported operations at a nationally televised PGA TOUR Champions event featuring 78 professionals and 26 Pro Football Hall of Famers
- Contributed to hospitality and guest logistics across multiple ticketed sessions throughout tournament week
Athletics & Leadership
Varsity Team Captain — Soccer & Basketball
2020 – 2024
Salida High School · Salida, CO
- Served as team captain for both varsity soccer and basketball, directing on-field/court strategy, team culture, and player development
- Coordinated pre-season training schedules, team meetings, and communication between athletes and coaching staff
- Graduated with a 3.8 GPA while competing in two varsity sports simultaneously and completing concurrent enrollment college courses
Research & Academic Projects
NWSL Rodman Rule — High Impact Player Policy Analysis
Spring 2026
BUS 306: Sports Policy & Debate · Lynn University
- Conducted original policy research analyzing the NWSL's High Impact Player (Rodman Rule) designation, its effect on salary equity, and competitive balance implications
- Delivered structured debate argument (CON) on the NWSL salary cap, synthesizing league data and legal precedent
Sports Business Professional Dashboard
Spring 2026
BUS 235: Project Management · Lynn University
- Solo PM managing a 4-sprint Agile project to build a professional digital brand platform (website, LinkedIn, resume, dashboard) under $50 and a May 10 deadline
- Applied PMBOK 8th Edition frameworks: WBS, risk register, RACI matrix, schedule audit, and critical path analysis
FIFA 2026 World Cup — Economic & Policy Essay
Spring 2026
Academic Research
- Analyzed arguments against U.S. hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup; assessed infrastructure cost, community displacement, and governance challenges
Skills & Competencies
Project Mgmt
PMBOK 8, Agile/Sprint, WBS, Risk Register, Critical Path
Sports Business
League operations, policy analysis, event logistics, player relations
Leadership
Team captaincy, club founding & management, parliamentary procedure
Technical
Microsoft Office Suite, Squarespace, Google Workspace, APA 7th Edition
Target Sectors
WNBA, NWSL, US Soccer Federation, USL W League