Valerie Greco

OBJECTIVE EDUCATION
University of Central Florida (UCF): Orlando, FL Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations in Biomedical Sciences and Physical Sciences Minor in Health Sciences Overall GPA: 3.738

**** Address, Apt. ***, Orlando, FL, 32*** (***) ***-**** vgreco@knights.ucf.edu

To be granted admission into the medical class of 2018 at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Expected Graduation Date: December 2013

PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

University of Central Florida (UCF) Office of the President: Orlando, FL: Student Assistant August 2011 - Present Serve as the student assistant to the Corporate Secretary of the 12-member UCF Board of Trustees in whatever capacity is needed to ensure that the Universitys governing board is appropriately staffed Surgical Internship Program: Orlando, FL: Surgical Skills Coordinator August 2013 - Present Schedule surgical labs with various surgical representatives and surgeons to give interns hands-on experience with techniques they see in the operating room such as joint fixations and suturing Florida Premiere Research Institute: Orlando, FL: Student Research Volunteer (approx. 50 hrs.) January 2013 May 2013 Assisted the private investigator in data collection procedures for pulmonary research studies surrounding COPD and Asthma Learned in-depth study protocols, the importance of quality assurance, and the consent process for research participants Florida Hospital: Orlando, FL: Surgical Intern August 2012 May 2013 Observed 76.5 hours of Foot and Ankle, Cardiovascular, Plastic, General, and Orthopedic surgeries Interacted with patients and studied patient histories to present case study papers to the attending physicians Eye Physicians of Central Florida: Maitland, FL: Student Volunteer (approx. 60 hrs.) January 2012 - April 2012 Observed top pediatric ophthalmologists to gain invaluable knowledge of the health profession and various diseases of the eye Lasik Pro Vision Associates: Orlando, FL: Student Volunteer (approx. 50 hrs.) June 2011 - August 2011 Observed the optometrist to gain exposure to the field of optometry with particular emphasis on general optic anatomy Learned the techniques of many scopes and cameras that view the function of a patients eye Melbourne Podiatry: Melbourne, FL: Secretary/Assistant August 2008 - July 2009 Organized surgery charts and files and confirmed patient appointments Assisted in transmitting patient information to the appropriate doctors

COLLEGIATE INVOLVEMENT

Knight-Thon: Fundraising Director (2012-2013), Morale Director (2011-2012) May 2011 - Present Served as a director of UCFs official and largest student-run philanthropy, in which we raised $258.554.17 in 2013 Planned and implemented fundraisers in both the UCF and Central Florida community to raise money for the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals system Presidents Leadership Council: Retreat Coordinator March 2011- May 2013 Served as one of UCFs official student ambassadors as a member of this prestigious council Assisted UCF President, John C. Hitt, and his Administration with VIP events that involve business, academic, and government leaders Presidents Comprehensive Assessment Committee: Student Representative Fall 2012 Chosen to sit on a committee that presents a comprehensive review of President Hitts performance over the past three years Capital Improvement Trust Fund Committee: Student Representative Summer - Fall 2012 Used my student perspective to make recommendations to the UCF Board of Trustees on how to allocate a budget of over $35,000,000 Prioritized projects such as the John C. Hitt Library expansion that will accommodate the growth of the nations 2nd largest university Student Government Association (SGA) Student Body Presidents Advisory Council (SBPAC) Coordinator Fall 2009 - Spring 2011 Advised SBPAC, an esteemed council of 25 freshmen, who developed creativity and leadership skills through diversity training LEAD Scholars Association REEL Retreat Counselor (approx. 150 hrs.) Fall 2009 - Spring 2011 Directed retreats to facilitate leadership activities and group discussions to prepare students for a successful future at UCF Developed academic excellence through leadership classes and perfected my leadership skills on campus through servant leadership Student Body Presidents Advisory Council (SBPAC): Passing of the Gavel Committee Chair Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 Developed my leadership skills and professionalism through leadership and diversity training Worked closely with executive cabinet members through a mentoring program to learn the inner workings of the Student Government Association

ACADEMIC HONORS

Order of Pegasus (the highest student award offered at UCF) Whos Who Among College Students Princeton Review Scholarship Presidents Honor Roll Deans List Golden Key International Honor Society Florida Transportation and Builders Association Travel Award (Spain) Phillip Buenaventura Memorial Scholarship Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholar

Spring 2013 Spring 2013 Spring 2013 Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 Spring 2010, Fall 2011 Fall 2011- Present Summer 2010 Fall 2009- present Fall 2009 - Present March 2010 - Present January 2012, January 2013 April 2009 April 2012 September 2011, 2012 Fall 2009, 2011, 2012 September 2009 - December 2010

VOLUNTEER WORK
Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals (approx. 800 hrs.) Walt Disney World Marathon American Cancer Societys Relay for Life (approx. 110 hrs.) American Heart Associations Heart Walk (approx. 30 hrs.) UCF Homecoming Service Day Orlando Childrens Home Society