EMMA G.

RADEST
18 Blackburn Place Summit, NJ 07901
908.868.7068 emmaradest@gmail.com
https://vimeo.com/emmaradest/videos

EDUCATION
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, New London, CT
Major:
Minor:
Computer Skills:
Relevant Courses:

BA May 2016 Cum Laude

Film Studies
Overall GPA 3.67
Music with a concentration in Flute Performance
Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Final Cut Pro Adobe Premiere Pro
Women Directors Representing Gender Feminisms in American Popular Culture Fundamentals of
Motion Picture Production Ideological Representations in Motion Picture Production Advanced Production
Workshop

IES ABROAD ROME, Rome, Italy

Fall 2014

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Aerobo, Brooklyn, NY
Intern

Summer 2015, Summer 2016

Executed contracts in the field as camera operator, assistant camera operator and visual observer
Produced and edited sizzle reels to support sales & marketing team in sales process
Assisted company founder and co-founder with near-term and long term projects
Interfaced with clients and potential pilots via phone and email to help plan and execute projects
Developed and lead initiative to monetize stock footage library

Engel Entertainment, New York, NY

Summer 2014
Intern
Explored new and noteworthy topics for developing possible documentary television shows
Transcribed dialogue from raw footage
Reorganized filing system and optimized efficient archive of original footage
Connecticut College Film Department
Fall 2015 Spring 2016
Student
Wrote, produced, directed, cast, shot and edited two short narrative films
Scouted locations, managed production team for both films
Fundraised nearly $3,000, managed marketing campaign for Beatrice Brought Dessert
Places (Fall 2015) accepted in Los Angeles CineFest
Beatrice Brought Dessert (Spring 2016) accepted in Los Angeles CineFest, Short of the Month, Top Indie
Film Awards (June Edition), Short of the Month, IndieWise FREE Virtual Festival, YoungFilmmakers, North
Bay Art & Film Festival, Chandler International Film Festival
Festival Accolades: Best Director (Top Indie Film Awards); Best Female Character (Short of the Month);
Finalist (Los Angeles CineFest)
Festival Nominations: Best Humor (Top Indie Film Awards); Best Director (Short of the Month)

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Pure Pilates, New Providence, NJ
Seasonally: Summer 2013 - Present
Studio Manager
Organized and scheduled clients for private and group sessions
Provided administrative support including answering phones and handling retail sales
Reorganized filing system, reviewed paper files, cleaned and maintained studio
J. Crew, The Mall at Short Hills, NJ
Summer 2013 - Winter 2013
Sales Associate
Communicated effectively over the phone with others stores to find, locate and sell merchandise
Managed dressing rooms and assisted multiple customers at a time in locating merchandise

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND INDEPENDENT STUDY

Connecticut College Music Department, New London, CT
Spring 2015 Spring 2016
Performer
Designed and prepared solo flute program and wrote corresponding program notes
Performed Senior Flute Recital with various accompanists on April 1, 2016
Office of the Deans of Studies, Connecticut College
Fall 2013 Spring 2016
Student Advisor
Selected from a competitive pool of applicants to mentor and support incoming freshmen
Provided information about academics and co-curriculars during orientation and throughout the year
Collaborated with other student advisors to develop and promote a welcoming environment and program
INTERESTS
Flute Photography Tennis