Emma R.

Ratner
er6e8270@westpost.net 19 Lodges Lane Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (484) 802-5854

EDUCATION_________________________________________________________
Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA May
2009
B.A. in Visual Studies: Film and Media Studies, American Studies, Art and Art H
istory
Objectives: To recognize and promote significant cinematic, historic, and aest
hetic experiences.
o To examine cultures through visual artifacts in order to develop unique touris
t experiences distinctive of the location.
Franklin and Marshall in Tuscany Summer Abroad Program Summer 2006
Program: Intermediate Italian
Observed tourism and hospitality in major Italian cities.
Studied Italian history, politics, and cultural traditions.
WORK EXPERIENCE___________________________________ __
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
December 2009 May 2010
Visitor and Member Services Assistant
o Supported Membership sales by helping team meet monthly sales goals and contri
buted to the 3% average visitor to member conversion rate over a 1.5% conversion
rate.
o Supported special exhibit sales for featured late artists, Picasso and Renoir.
o Acted as ticket checker and gatekeeper for Picasso exhibit to help maintain a
controlled flow of museum members and visitors through the exhibit space.
o Personalized visitor and member experience, while helping the Visitor Services
department bring 5,428 new members to the museum between December 2009 and May
2010.
o Conducted administrative work as assigned daily and cash handling.
Vinny Ts of Boston, Wynnewood, PA Current
Host
Mikado Thai Pepper, Ardmore, PA June 2008 Januar
y 2009
Host
Doc Hollidays Steakhouse Restaurant, Lancaster, PA August 2007 De
cember 2008
Host
Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA September 2006
May 2007
Auxiliary Services Office
Computer Data Entry
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES___________________________________
Gourmet Society, Social Chair
A student-run organization that cultivates the love of fine food and the culina
ry arts
Planned and organized monthly events, including menu budgeting, location prepar
ation, and participation of members
Assisted in the recruitment of new members, as well as new member education.
Chi Omega Sorority, Social Chair
Planned, organized, and hosted weekly social gatherings for the members of Chi
Omega with members from other various Franklin and Marshall College organization
s.
F&M Film Society
A student-run organization for the viewing and discussion of films by those who
se appreciate film as a high form of art.
INTERESTS & SKILLS_________________________________________
Film, French, Spanish and Italian Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills, Computer
Skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and P.O.S., Raisers Edge)