Ariana White
Middletown, NY 10940 • 845-500-9637 • arianawhitedesign@gmail.com • arianawhitedesign.com
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
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
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LegoLand New York Resort, Goshen, NY • May 2022 – August 2024
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
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
Merrimack College Residence Life, North Andover, MA • January 2023 – Present
Resident Advisor
● Created a welcoming community through making strong connections with my 40 residents
● Organized programs to increase community engagement and create a welcoming environment
● Created a safe environment through the mediation of disputes and addressing violations
● Collaboration skills developed through the planning of events and sharing of responsibilities
● Achieved Peer Mentorship recognition for supporting and training new resident advisors
Merrimack College Office of Admissions, Andover, MA • January 2022 – Present
Admissions Ambassador
● Made connections with potential incoming students and families through event days
● Informed students interested in the Visual and Performing Arts through lunches and private
showings of the facilities
INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
OnStagers Dramatic Society, Member • 2021 – Present
Honors Program, Member • 2021 – Present
MackBelievers Improv Club, President • 2023 – Present
● Worked collaboratively with executive board to organize improv shows
● Taught new improv games and techniques to develop improvisational skills
MackBelievers Improv Club, Publicity Chair • 2022 – 2023
● Designed posters and managed Instagram account to inform public of upcoming events
SKILLS
● Experience with tools: Band Saw, Jigsaw, Circular Saw
● Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, AfterEffects, Premiere Rush
● Proficient in Figma, Wordpress, Canva