1. Abby Elizabeth Renko
LinkedIn Resume
Career Objective To attend medical school and become an emergency medicine physician at a trauma center.
Education Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College Cum. GPA 3.90
Psychology major, Neuroscience option
Kinesiology and Human Development & Family Studies minors
Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City, Maryland Cum. GPA 4.373
Leadership President of the 2015 Panhellenic Council, Pennsylvania State University
Positions Vice President on 2014 Executive Board of Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Delta Chapter
CPR Coordinator for EMSA 2014-2015
EMS Administrative Training Assistant 2014-2015
Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology 403, Fall 2013 to present
Panhellenic Council Judicial Board 2014
Schreyer Honors College SHO Time Mentor, Summer 2014
Academics Chair on 2013 Executive Board of Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Delta Chapter
Housing Chair of Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Delta Chapter
Junior Panhellenic Council Representative 2013
University Park Representative at the 2013 Penn State Summer Leadership Conference
Honor Society Order of Omega, Greek Leadership Honour Society
Membership The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society
The Golden Key International Honour Society
Schreyer Honors College’s Mentoring with Honors Program
The Cum Laude Society
Organization Schreyer Honors College
Membership NAEMT – National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
EMSA – Emergency Medical Services Student Association
Delta Zeta, Gamma Delta Chapter
Blue and White Society
Research Penn State Brain Behavior Lab, Dr. Frank Hillary – Summer 2014 to present
Experience Explores neuroplasticity & functional outcomes following traumatic brain injury
Merit Awards The President’s Sparks Award recipient, Pennsylvania State University
Presented annually to undergraduates who have earned a 4.0 for at least 36 credits
First Place Region II Outstanding Junior Award 2014, Delta Zeta Sorority
Presented annually to one outstanding junior in region
Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson Scholarship Recipient, Delta Zeta Sorority
Presented to outstanding individuals in the sorority
The President’s Freshman Award recipient, Pennsylvania State University
Presented annually to undergraduate freshmen who have attained a 4.0 GPA
First Place Region II Outstanding New Member Award, Delta Zeta Sorority
Presented annually to one outstanding new member in region
Dean’s List - Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer 2014
Requires maintenance of a GPA at or above a 3.5
2. Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship – 2013, 2014, 2015
Presented annually to students of high academic achievement
Service Volunteer of the Year Award 2014 – University Ambulance Service
Awards Recognizes the volunteer who dedicates the most hours and shows the most
progress and advanced skills as an EMT over his or her f irst year
The President’s Volunteer Service Award 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Recognizes voluntary service of more than 175 hours over a 12 month period
The Congressional Award Silver Medal 2010
Recognizes commitment to voluntary public service (over 200 hours), personal
development (100 hours), physical f itness (100 hours), and expedition/exploration
Special Olympics Howard County Kevin Broderick Award 2012
Awarded to one senior who demonstrates commitment to Special Olympics
Employment The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
University Health Services EMT – May 2014 to present
Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology 403 – Fall 2013 to present
Natatorium Summer Lifeguard – May 2014 to August 2014
Residence Life Sorority Assistant & Housing Chair – Fall 2013
MarTar Swim School, Ellicott City, Maryland
Certified Swim Instructor for Children with Disabilities – 2011 to present
Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City, MD
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Pool Operator – Summer 2012, 2013, 2014
Full-time Dragon Store Employee - Summer 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Volunteer The University Health Services EMS Department, Pennsylvania State University
Experience EMT-B Student Volunteer – 500+ hours, September 2013 to May 2014
MarTar Swim School, Ellicott City, Maryland
Volunteer Swim Instructor for Special Olympics - Spring 2011 to present
Centre County YMCA, University Park, Pennsylvania
Volunteer Swim Instructor for Special Olympics - Winter 2013 to present
Skills Summary Proficient in Windows, Mac OSX, and Microsoft Office Suite, Public Speaking, Modern
Dance, Voice
Leader, Organized, Diligent, Dependable, Outgoing, Empathetic
Certifications NREMT-B, PA EMT-B, ITLS, Lifeguarding, Pool Operator, CPR & First Aid Instructor,
CPR/AED & First Aid (Infant, Child, and Adult), Bloodborne Pathogens, Childcare and
Babysitt ing Safety, FEMA ICS-100.a, FEMA ICS-100.b, FEMA ICS-700.a, Hazardous
Materials Awareness (HAZMAT), Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC),
Special Olympics Protective Behaviors, International Swim Instructors Association
Adaptive Aquatics