Elliott Farquhar
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate Filmmaker, Writer, and Media Artist with 8 years of experience in studying film and media production. Experience across multiple careers fields including retail, food service, healthcare, and higher education. Committed Graduate Instructor providing educational support to undergraduates. Background in teaching screenwriting. Knowledgeable collaborator accommodates students from diverse backgrounds. Adaptable, creative, and empathic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Taught Screenwriting 1 to between 14 and 32 sophomores
- Led writers workshops while creating supportive and generative creative spaces for diverse student populations
- Developed and delivered engaging, interactive lectures and tutorials to undergraduate students in specific subject areas
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students
- Performed all grading and evaluation of student work by providing detailed feedback while executing syllabus policies
Graduate Assistant
Temple University's Institute on Disabilities
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided administrative assistance to the director of the Media, Arts, and Culture initiative within the Institute
- Contributed to the development and implementation of accessible media, arts, and culture programs and initiatives
- Conducted archival research for an exhibition on the history of the Pennhurst State School and Hospital
Graduate Extern
Temple University's Institute on Disabilities
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Tracked applications and renewals for IDS waivers
- Facilitated communication between IDS caseworkers and service providers
- Developed training and education materials, as well as excel code designed to streamline workflow
Shift Supervisor
CVS Health
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked collaboratively with management, delegated tasks to employees under my supervision, and ensured compliance with all company policies
- Maintained the sales floor through cleaning, updating displays and signage, running the cash registers, assisting customers with self-checkout
- Created an upbeat working an environment while providing excellent customer service at a high volume 24-hour store located on a major highway
- Worked rush shifts on holidays including Black Friday, Thanksgiving Day and evening, Christmas Day and evening, as well as
- New Year's Eve and Day
Sales Team Member
Urban Outfitters
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in the fitting rooms, on the sales floor, over thephone, and at cash registers
- Unboxed, tagged, distributed new product to the sales floor, including folding and hanging hundreds of clothing items a day
- Collaborated with the sales team to achieve monthly sales goals and targets
- Demonstrated product knowledge and provided styling advice to customers to enhance their shopping experience, elliottfarquhar@gmail.com(631) 578-0518
Totto Ramen
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Took food orders (Dine In, Takeout, Online) while collaborating with the kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely deliveryof food orders to guests
- Provided hospitality by anticipating and exceeding guests' needs
- Assisted customers with any food allergies or dietary restrictions and provided recommendations for suitable menu items
- Ensured sanitary conditions through stocking and cleaning throughout shifts, as well as more extensive cleaning on closingshifts
Seasonal Team Member
Target
06.2019 - 08.2019
- East Setauket
- Worked effectively under the pressure of a high volume environment, serving thousands of customers while significantlyunderstaffed
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing assistance and resolving customer inquiries and complaints in atimely and professional manner
Media Specialist
Smith College
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised the editing studios by providing software and technical support
- Processed equipment rentals and patron phone calls
- Maintained all media equipment including cameras, sound recording and lighting equipment, editing studios, and soundbooths
Rock Wall Manager
Smith College
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught climbing and belay clinics
- Belayed & supervised climbers
- Ensured climber safety by performing daily rope checks, tightening lose holds, etc
- Educated visitors on safety commands, equipment use, rope care and knots, climbing styles and techniques
STRIDE Scholar, Smith College
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Recipient of Smith's only for-merit scholarship
- Received individual mentorship from tenured faculty members
- Worked collaboratively on layout design and copy editing for the academic journal Metamorphoses
- Independently analyzed, printed, and digitized class materials
- Assisted on assembling in-class presentations and lectures
Deli Employee
Serio's Market
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked at the deli counter and meat counter preparing orders, including phone and catering orders
- Cleaned and maintained the back as a dishwasher and closer, while following Serve Safe protocols
- Worked effectively with my three-person team during rushes
- Offered welcoming and individualized attention to all customers, including displaying knowledge of all products and menuitems
Summer Tour Guide
Smith College
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Created engaging and interactive tours that showcased the rich history and vibrant campus life of Smith College
- Worked in the admissions' office mail room organizing and expediting large mailings
- I was approached multiple times over the course of my time at Smith by new students who took their tour experience withme into account when deciding to enroll at the college
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Smith College
Northampton, MA05.2019
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Assessments
- Assignment Grading
- Attendance Tracking
- Policy Enforcement
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer-oriented
Co-Host of "This Podcast Sucks"
My co-host Tara and I trace the history of the vampire genre chronologically from 1896 to the modern day, covering all manner of fanged fiends from comedy to drama to horror.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Graduate Assistant
Temple University's Institute on Disabilities
06.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Extern
Temple University's Institute on Disabilities
09.2021 - 05.2022
Shift Supervisor
CVS Health
10.2020 - 06.2021
Totto Ramen
01.2020 - 03.2020
Sales Team Member
Urban Outfitters
09.2019 - 03.2020
Seasonal Team Member
Target
06.2019 - 08.2019
Media Specialist
Smith College
09.2017 - 05.2019
Rock Wall Manager
Smith College
08.2017 - 05.2018
STRIDE Scholar, Smith College
09.2016 - 05.2018
Deli Employee
Serio's Market
01.2016 - 08.2016
Summer Tour Guide
Smith College
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Smith College