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
Dual Degree
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, Motion Design, Character Design, Art of the Graphic Novel, Playwriting, Improvisation, Public Communication
Capstone Project, Merrimack College • August 2024 – May 2025
Author, Illustrator, Playwright
• Wrote and staged a one-act play
• Wrote, illustrated, and self-published an 8.5” by 8.5” children’s book targeted towards ages 6-8 that mirrors the play’s themes and storyline
• Installed and presented this project at the 2025 Undying Passions Exhibition
La Cantina Digital Menu Design Project, Merrimack College • January 2024 – March 2024
UX Designer and Researcher
• Collaborated with a peer to design a digital menu that reflected the values of La Cantina Restaurant
• Researched the restaurant’s atmosphere and demographic to guide the product design
• Prototyped a menu using paper wireframes then Adobe XD
• Tested and implemented feedback from a variety of users in their ability to easily navigate the menu
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
• Performed as fun, lovable characters through strong, accurate character choices and improvisation
• Maintained a safe environment through guiding those in character costumes
OnStagers Dramatic Society, North Andover, MA • August 2023 – May 2025
Props Designer
• Designed and built props connecting to director’s needs within budget restrictions
• Collaborated with production team to create a cohesive show
• Nominated to compete in the Allied Crafts of KCACTF and awarded a Merit Award for design
MackBelievers Improv Club, North Andover, MA • May 2023 – May 2025
President
• Managed two improv shows each semester through collaboratively working with executive board
• Taught new improv games and techniques to develop improvisational skills
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
SKILLS
• Band Saw, Jigsaw, Circular Saw
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, AfterEffects, Premiere Rush
• Figma, Wordpress, Canva