Resumes
Visual, Written, and Performing Arts Resumes
There is certainly no one right resume for a student in the written, visual, and performing arts. A
Dance major’s resume is going to look extremely different from that of a Design major. And if you
are a Theater major, your resume will be nothing like that of a Studio Art major!
Applicable Career Communities:
Resume Best Practices
The resume you use to pursue work in your area of
study should be highly specialized and carefully
tailored to that particular field. For example, if you are
a Dance major, you need a performance resume to
use when applying for summer dance programs, for
auditions, etc. As a Design major, you need a
dynamic, highly visually appealing resume that
showcases your design talents and creativity. A
Theatre major’s resume should list out the various
roles they have played in shows during their time at
Ohio State while a Studio Art major would want to be
certain to list their exhibitions, as well as any awards
or grants they have received.
So, is there any commonality to the many different
resumes used by those in the arts?
No One Size Fits all Resume for
the Arts
Typically all students in the arts should also have a
well-developed, professional Portfolio or website. For
more information on how to utilize a free OSU
resource to build out an Portfolio, see the
Creating an
Portfolio Using u.osu.edu tip sheet.
Due to the great diversity of resumes across the arts,
as you embark upon the development of a resume or
when you wish to gain feedback upon these field
specific resumes (and your Portfolio!), your
department faculty are your greatest resource.
Career Success encourages you to be proactive and
reach out to faculty - experienced professionals in
your field - to arrange a time when they can offer you
insights into how to best represent yourself and your
work through your resume. A good time to do this is
your sophomore year.
General Resumes
One other point of connection within these diverse
fields is that, as a student in the arts, you also at
some point either during or after college most likely
need a general resume. This is where Career
Success can come to the rescue!
We recommend getting started on general resume
writing with our
Core Resume Sections for a College
Student tip sheet. Obtain feedback on your resume
by stopping by during walk-in hours or by meeting
with a Career Coach! See
https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/career-success for
more information.
Just how different might these two variations on a
resume look for one individual?
The following two resume samples show a field
specific resume and a general resume of a student
working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.
The first is a performance resume, and the second
resume would be perfect to use to apply to an
administrative position with an arts non-profit.
Tina Turner
1234 Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 ● 740-987-6543
[email protected] ● www.tinaturner.com
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Department of Dance
Dance Film Film: In The Comfort of the Dusk December 2019
Choreographer & Videographer: Caroline Haidet
Merce Cunningham Minivent Piece: Parallel Connections October 2019
Staged: Daniel Roberts and Karen Elliot
Winter Concert Piece Moving Forward February 2018
Choreographer: Emily Gaffga
Dance Film Piece: The Wall September 2018
Choreographer & Videographer: Joshua Manculich
Independent Projects
Columbus Dance Fellowship Piece: Shades April 2018
Grant Performance Choreographer: Martine Clark
Dance Film Film: Coffee & Cigarettes August 2017
Choreographer & Videographer: Martine Clark
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Anticipated May 2020
Contemporary Sarah Levit, Daniel Roberts, and Susan Van Pelt Petry
Ballet Karen Eliot, Harmony Bench, Alexandra Lynch, Maria Berman
Glimcher, and Tim Veach
Jazz Joshua Manculich
Composition Daniel Roberts and Susan Hadley
Bates Dance Festival Professional Training Program July – August 2019
Compositional Improvisation, Antonio Ramos, Kathleen Hermesdorf, Netta Yerushalmy, Reggie
Modern, Contemporary Wilson, Joanna Kotze
David Dorfman Summer Intensive Ohio University June 2018
Contemporary, David Dorfman, Jasmine Hearn, Jordan Demetrius Lloyd,
Improvisation Strategies, Lisa Race, Nik Owens, Kendra Portier, Simon Thomas-Train and
Composition Aya Wilson
SPECIAL SKILLS
Highly proficient in Adobe Acrobat Creative Cloud, Intermediate level Spanish (speaking, reading),
Yoga Alliance Certified Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200
Tina Turner
1234 Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 · 740-987-6543 · turner.999@osu.edu
linkedin.com/in/tinaturner999
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Expected May 2020
Minor in Psychology GPA 3.8
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University Department of Psychology Columbus, OH
Student Administrative Assistant January 2018 - Present
• Provide faculty and staff with administrative support including document processing and data entry
• Prepare internal and external departmental communications adhering to branding standards
• Serve as an on-campus courier as needed to facilitate and build strong relationships with various contacts
within the College of Arts and Sciences
• Partner with departmental Program Coordinator to manage, orchestrate, and execute annual undergraduate
Psychology Career Fair
Performing Arts Dance Centre Delaware, OH
Part-time Office Manager and Teaching Assistant May - August 2016
• Welcomed students and families into studio and addressed any questions about class schedules and
registration, pricing, and travel arrangements for upcoming competitions
• Processed all registrations and payments for classes, workshops, travel competitions, and costumes
• Collaborated with studio leadership to direct all planning logistics and to secure spaces for annual recital and
receptions
• Supported lead instructors in teaching weekly Combo, or beginner/entry level (typically 3-5 year old students),
classes and with choreographing recital performances
RELEVANT SKILLS
Computer: Highly Proficient Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Creative Cloud
Language: Intermediate Spanish speaking and reading
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BuckeyeThon Columbus, OH
General Body Member, Team Captain and Member September 2017 - Present
• Serve on the event planning committee as a vocal, active part of OSU’s largest student-run philanthropy
organization
• Lead team of 100+ undergraduate students to raise over $8,000 annually to support children treated for
pediatric cancer and their families
LSS Food Pantry Delaware Delaware, OH
Client Check-in Volunteer August 2015 - Present
• Greet and check-in clients at pantry distribution center utilizing client management system
• Build relationships with local community members served by center to better meet concerns and needs
• Trained 30+ new volunteers on daily check-in procedures, client management software, and pantry
confidentiality policy
First Watch Columbus, OH
Server September 2016 - December 2018
• Created a comfortable, enjoyable dining experience for customers, encouraging them to continue to frequent
restaurant and to recommend to others
• Aided in maintaining hostess service station throughout shifts by bussing tables, seating guests, and processing
to-go orders to ensuring smooth communication between all staff members and effective customer service
