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VALENTINA ACCARDO
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Self-driven and highly reliable university student with exceptional and articulate writing, communication, and organizational skills. Seeking a challenging job opportunity within the medical industry in order to gain experience as well as expand knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bilingual: fluent in Italian and English.

EDUCATION

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ (Expected Graduation: Spring 2023)
Dual Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences/ Minor in Sports Nutrition
and Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language and Literature
Cumulative GPA 3.838

Sophie Davis Program of Biomedical Education in CUNY School of Medicine
Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) (October – December 2017)
Examined and observed cadavers via visits to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
Completed clinical skills training: blood pressure measurement and problem-based learning (PBL).
Lectures and mentoring provided by Sophie Davis students, faculty and staff members.

AWARDS AND HONORS
Full Academic Scholarship • University Of Arizona • Tucson, AZ (Awarded May 2019)
Deans List • University Of Arizona • Tucson, AZ (September 2019 - Present)
Academic Distinction • University Of Arizona • Tucson, AZ (Spring 2020)
Honorable Mention • University Of Arizona • Tucson, AZ (Spring 2020)
Valedictorian • Queens Metropolitan High School • Forest Hills, NY (June 2019)

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Member • Tucson Mobile Medicats • Tucson, AZ (September 2019 - Present)
Member • F.A.C.E.S. in Health Profession • Tucson, AZ (September 2019 - Present)
Member • Honors Student Council • Tucson, AZ (September 2019 - Present)
Member • Pre-PA Honorary Club • Tucson, AZ (September 2019 - Present)
Program Co-Coordinator • Body Positive Arizona Initiative • Tucson, AZ (September 2019 - Present)

President • Student Government • Forest Hills, NY (September 2016 - June 2019)
Founder • Helping Hands Club • Forest Hills, NY (September 2017 - June 2019)
Member • National Honor Society (NHS) • Forest Hills, NY (September 2016 - June 2019)

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office: MS Word • MS Powerpoint • MS Excel • MS Outlook
Proficient in Google Suite • Gmail • Docs • Sheets • Slides • Hangouts • Forms • Hangouts
Online Research • Social Media: Twitter • Instagram • Facebook
Bilingual: Native/Bilingual proficiency in Italian • Elementary working proficiency in Spanish.

CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross: CPR/First Aid Certified
WORK EXPERIENCE

St.Ignatius School Summer Camp Lake Placid, NY Head Counselor July 2019 – August 2019

• Organized and supervised daily activities for 100 campers while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Utilized interpersonal and communication skills with success while upholding camp mission and rules.

Artistic Stitch Sports Complex Glendale, NY
Sports Camp Counselor June 2017 – August 2017

• Created, planned, organized and executed camp schedules and recreational activities for 200 campers.

Russo Realty Properties Middle Village, NY
Office Assistant June 2017 – September 2017

• Handled incoming calls, emails and walk-in customers to ensure that all client needs were satisfied.
• Managed filing system: recorded, updated and documented in order to maintain structure and organization.
• Helped organize and maintain office common areas and storage spaces for prime cleanliness.

Central Queens YM & YWHA Forest Hills, NY
Office Assistant and Front Desk Help June 2016 – August 2016

• Answered calls and assisted members in signing up for various classes and activities.
• Greeted and assisted persons entering the establishment and determined the nature of visit.
• Directed individual to appropriate destination while connecting personally and maintaining safety protocol.



VOLUNTEER WORK

University Of Arizona Athletics -Sports Medicine Department Tucson, AZ
Athletic Training (AT) Technician Jan 2020 – March 2020

• Introduced to the collegiate sports medicine atmosphere, observing certified athletic trainers and employed athletic training technicians with the management, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
• Participated in stretching, ice/heat, E-stim/Ultrasound, and wound/blister care.
• Athletic training room maintenance, assisted staff and student techs in injury treatment/management
• Assisted employed athletic training technicians in practice set up/breakdown.


Xavier Mission New York, NY
Volunteer Nov 2017 – Present

• Volunteers on Sundays to serve warm meals and drinks, wash trays, and clean eating areas.
• Help to serve about 1500 meals each Sunday to those in need of a meal.
• Sanitize and clean cafeteria space to maintain the cleanliness of the environment.