Emily Quercia
********@*******.*** ǀ 860-***-**** ǀ www.linkedin.com/in/emily-quercia ǀ emily-quercia.format.com Recent graduate with experience and an education in visual arts and media production. Seeking an entry- level opportunity to exercise relevant skills in film or entertainment industries while furthering knowledge in these fields.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts: Individualized Major in Film and Visual Culture May 2018 Honors: Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.86/4.00), Phi Beta Kappa, New England Scholar (2016 and 2017), Dean’s List (all semesters).
Activities and Coursework
• Equestrian team (2015-2017)
• Wrote and directed audience award winning student short film Moving Up (2018) Darkroom and Studio Photography • Media & Special Audiences • Digital Video Production • Advanced Production • Web Design • Sense of Place in Literature & Film • Film History • Italian Cinema • Film in Spain & Latin America • Nature Writing
SKILLS
Photoshop • Microsoft Office • Adobe Premiere • Writing • Administrative tasks • Problem solving WORK EXPERIENCE
Kennel Technician; Willimantic CT 2014-Present
Marty’s Canine Club
• Managing dogs of all breeds, administering medications, assisting customers, performing independent maintenance work, giving tours to prospective clients.
• Training 3 new employees to adhere to company standards, creating and maintaining customer files, setting appointments.
• Photographing clients to promote business on social media. Exercise Rider; Hampton CT 2017-Present
• Exercising and basic under-saddle training of young or challenging horses.
• Knowledge of horse care and training principles. Identifying and improving physical weaknesses and correcting behavioral problems.
Stable Assistant 2009-2014
ABF Equine, Infinity Farm, Scotland Hill Stable
• Fed, handled, and medicated clients’ horses of all breeds and ages.
• Cleaned stalls and pastures, handled farm machinery, assisted boarders and students. Umpire 2008-2009
SFC Little League
• Officiated gameplay, settled numerous confrontations to allow for continued gameplay. Volunteer Work
• Assisted in all aspects of family catering business for multiple large and fast-paced events.
• Painted dugouts, tidied field, worked at concession stand for SFC Little League.
• Horseback riding camp counselor for young children.