Ariana White
Middletown, NY 10940 • 845-500-9637 • arianawhitedesign@gmail.com • arianawhitedesign.com • www.linkedin.com/in/arianawhitedesign
EDUCATION
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA • May 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts
Minors: Studio Art and Visual Storytelling
Cumulative GPA 4.0; Dean’s List; Honor’s Program
Relevant Courses: UX Design, Visual Web Design, Technical Production for the Theater, Design for the Theater, Visual Storytelling, Character Design, Art of the Graphic Novel, Playwriting, Improvisation, Public Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LegoLand New York Resort, Goshen, NY • May 2022 – Present
Character and Character Guide
● Created a positive and energetic environment through storytelling and customer service skills
● Created fun, lovable characters through strong, accurate character choices and improvisation
● Created a safe environment through guiding those in character costumes
Merrimack College Residence Life, North Andover, MA • January 2023 – May 2025
Resident Advisor
● Created a welcoming community by making strong connections with 40 residents each semester
● Designed four programs each semester with peers to increase community engagement
● Maintained a safe environment through the mediation of disputes and addressing violations
● Awarded Alypius Award for peer mentorship by supporting and training new resident advisors
Merrimack College Office of Admissions, Andover, MA • January 2022 – May 2025
Admissions Ambassador
● Connected with potential incoming students and families through four event days each semester
● Informed students interested in the Visual and Performing Arts through lunches and private showings of the facilities every week
Akins Pharmacy, Warwick, NY • August 2018 – August 2021
Cashier
● Worked collaboratively to ensure customer satisfaction
● Organized client information and prescription status using a computer database
● Worked independently with inventory management and cleaning to COVID-19 standards
● Trained new employees in customer service skills, operations, and databases
INVOLVEMENT
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
OnStagers Dramatic Society, Member • August 2021 – May 2025
● Designed and built props connecting to director’s needs and budget restrictions
MackBelievers Improv Club, President • May 2023 – May 2025
● Managed two improv shows each semester through collaboratively working with executive board
● Taught new improv games and techniques to develop improvisational skills
MackBelievers Improv Club, Publicity Chair • May 2022 – May 2023
● Designed posters and managed Instagram account to inform public of upcoming events
SKILLS
● Band Saw, Jigsaw, Circular Saw
● Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, AfterEffects, Premiere Rush
● Figma, Wordpress, Canva