Ara Vito

1545 Delmar Ave. Nashville, TN 37212

615.887.4823
ara.vito@pop.belmont.edu

Profile
Enthusiastic, responsible, and motivated Belmont student double-majoring in English and Theatre with exceptional organization and time
management skills. Equally skilled in working individually and as part of a group, with leadership experience as President of Belmonts chapter
of Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society. Strong work ethic as shown by participation in three honor societies at Belmont University as well as maintaining
a high GPA and a position on the Deans List for each semester of college.

Education
Belmont University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre
GPA: 3.97

Nashville, TN
August 2012-Present
August 2012-Present

Work Experience
Belmont University
Properties Manager
-Managing and organize theatrical properties owned by the Department of Theatre and Dance
-Making appointments with students, faculty, and outside community members

Nashville, TN
August 2013-Present

Franklin School of Performing Arts

Teacher
-Taught year-round drama and dance classes for children ages 5-12
-Created full curriculum of lesson plans for Creative Drama classes

Franklin, TN
August 2010-July 2013

-Counseled summer dance camps and classes for children ages 6-10
Carpe Diem Antiques/Music
Store Manager/Sales Clerk
-Negotiated with sellers
-Opened and closed store; assisted customers
-Managed the establishments social media accounts

Franklin, TN
June 2013-August 2013

Additional Writing Experience

-Playwright of Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland, produced by Belmont
University
-Published Article, Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium
-Writing Workshop with Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Donald Margulies
-Published Article, Nashville Arts Magazine

Nashville, TN
November 2015
April 2015
January 2015
November 2009

Activities
-Alpha Psi Omega Executive Council
-Guest Speaker, First-Year Writing class (Belmont)
-Guest Speaker, Arts and Entertainment Writing class (Belmont)
-Guest Speaker, Talkback for Alice (Academic Lecture Convocation, Belmont)
-Belmont Repertory Company

2014-Present
2015
2015
2015
2013-2014

Awards/Honors
-Selected Presenter, Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium
-Alpha Chi, National Honor Society
-Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society
-Alpha Psi Omega, Theatre Honor Society
-Deans List
-National Piano Guild, Paderewski Medal Recipient
-Academic Merit Scholarship, Belmont University

2015
2014-Present
2014-Present
2012-Present
2012-Present
2009-Present
2012

Community Involvement
-Volunteer Judge, Middle and High School Forensics
-Volunteer Docent and Camp Counselor, Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum
-Williamson County Public Library Volunteer
-Mercy Childrens Clinic Fundraising Events

2015
2010-2013
2010-2012
2012

Skills: Creative Writing, Editing, Microsoft Word, Basic Web Design, Intermediate Spanish, Working with Children, Research, Secretarial Work

*References and Writing Samples available upon request.