Center for Career &
Professional Development
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
RESUME GUIDE
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FINE ARTS RESUMES
Audition
Build
Choreograph
Collaborate
Communicate
Compose
Conduct
Coordinate
Contribute
Create
Delegate
Design
Develop
Direct
Draft
Edit
Establish
Facilitate
Illustrate
Improve
Initiate
Maintain
Manage
Operate
Organize
Oversee
Perform
Plan
Produce
Recommend
Research
Select
Support
Teach
Write
Tips for Writing Design-Based Resumes
Tips for Writing Performancen-Based Resumes
Tips for Writing Education/Administration-Based Resumes
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Include the link to your online
portfolio or website in your
contact information
Include the link to your online
portfolio or audition reel in
your contact information
Incorporate creative
design elements into
your resume layout
Do not sacrifice the
quality of your content
for creative design
Include relevant courses and design programs to give
employers a better idea of your technical knowledge
Separate your performance experience into several
specific performance categories, such as solo/ensemble/
symphonic performances or stage/film/technical
List all skills that you possess in addition to
your primary performance skills, including
instruments, dance styles, accents, etc.
Include the names of your trainers,
conductors, directors, instructors,
and/or choreographers
List any training and instruction you have received throughout your
study of your art in a section usually labeled Education and Training
Include all teaching or
instructing experience
List your memberships in any
professional organizations
Add a Leadership Experience section to your resume to
showcase your effectiveness as a teacher or administrator
Examples of Verbs
Sample Art Resume
Maureen Samples
2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76110 | 817-257-2222 | m.samples@tcu.edu | www.becreative.com
Education
Texas Christian University (TCU), Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Painting Concentration, May 2018
Relevant Experience
President/Organizer, Dallas Artist Networking Group, Dallas, TX June 2018 – Present
• Invite local art agencies and artists to various mixers and events to connect and strengthen the art
community in Dallas
• Organize and execute gallery hops and showcases to promote local artists and collections
Painting Instructor, TCU Summer Art Camp, Fort Worth, TX May 2016 – August 2018
• Instructed beginning to advanced AP High School students in oil painting techniques
Teaching Assistant, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX August 2015 – May 2018
• Taught advanced conceptual methodologies of contemporary painting and printmaking to
advanced painting students
• Guided students to mine their personal interests for inspiration leading to more creative and
compelling artwork
• Provided students with written material related to their personal interests
Group Exhibitions
Breakdown III, Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, Fort Worth, TX, April 2018
Crossed, Lillian Merrill Bridge Ceremony, Dallas, TX, February 2018
Experiencing Perspectives, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Fort Worth, TX, November 2017
Breakdown II, Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, Fort Worth, TX, April 2017
The Hand That Feeds Me, 999X Gallery, Dallas, TX, March 2017
Black Codes From the Unknown, The Artist Corridor, Arlington, TX, January 2017
Joy of Creation, Texas Artist Networking Group, Farmers Branch, TX, November 2016
Coffee & Painting, PeaceLoveArt, Farmers Branch, TX, August 2016
Spring Student Show, Moudy Gallery, Fort Worth, TX, April 2016
Fall Student Show, Moudy Gallery, Fort Worth, TX, November 2015
Spring Student Show, Moudy Gallery, Fort Worth, TX, April 2015
Let’s Do the Hop, Visual Arts Association, Dallas, TX, February 2015
Skills
Computer: Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD
Studio Materials: Canvas Stretching, Color Mixing, 3-D Printing
Language: Proficient in French
Awards
Art Scholarship, School of Art, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, 2015
Additional Experience
Culture Intern, Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX May 2015 – August 2015
• Researched and proofread articles
Staff Writer, TCU Daily Skiff, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX January 2015 – April 2015
• Wrote weekly column reviewing artistic and cultural events happening at TCU and in Fort Worth
Sample Art Resume
EXPERIENCE
Project Connect | Fort Worth, TX
Print and Web Designer | April 2018-present
• Conceive design for company marketing
materials, including logo, color scheme,
and patterns
• Create a research project website for the
TCU Interior Design Department
JCW Architects | Dallas, TX
Animation Designer | February 2018
• Designed and created 3D animations of
building blueprints for business proposal
presentations
Isphere Agency | Fort Worth, TX Summer
Design Intern | May 2017-August 2017
• Conceived print, web, and interactive
designs for 20+ clients
MMT International | Dallas, TX
Web Designer | January 2017-February 2017
• Created and designed website and manual
covers for industrial machine provider
• Planned schedule to perform and launch
website updates
Dallas Juniors Volleyball Club | Dallas, TX
Web Designer | August 2015-Present
• Design, create, and provide regular
updates to club volleyball league’s
website
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Dreamweaver
AfterEects
Final Cut Pro
Microsoft Oce
(Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Publisher,
Outlook)
iMovie
SKILLS
Sample Graphic Design Resume
R S
r.ste[email protected]
www.samplefolio.com
817-257-2222
2800 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76129
Raymond
Stevenson
EDUCATION
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
December 2018
GPA: 3.78
Dean’s List: Fall 2015-Spring 2018
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
TCU Design Focus
Secretary
Fort Worth, TX
August 2015 – May 2018
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Student Member
Dallas, TX
August 2014 – May 2018
Advertising Club of Fort Worth
Member
Fort Worth, TX
August 2014 – May 2018
HONORS AND AWARDS
TCU Spring Student Competition Award of
Excellence April 2018
Nordan Young Graphic Design Award
November 2017
TCU Honor Society of Artists and Designers
Fellow August 2016– May 2018
TCU Dean’s Academic Scholarship August
2015 – May 2018
Sample Dance Performance Resume
Abigail Bailey
Performance Experience
In This Place; TCU; choreography by Marie Martin; Modern; role: Soloist
Wandering Mind; TCU; choreography by Lisa Jones; Hip Hop; role: Soloist
Corazon; TCU; choreography by Dr. Ellen Johnston; Ballet role: Soloist
Senior Showcase; TCU; choreography by SCCD seniors; Modern; role: Principal
Temple; CMBC choreography by Gina Finch; Ballet; role: Ensemble
Depardu; TCU; choreography by Francois Depardu; Modern; role: Soloist
Aladdin; CMBC; choreography by Kristen Smith; Musical Theatre; role: The Magic Genie
The Nutcracker; CMBC; choreography by Harry Sage; Ballet; role: Clara
Choreography Experience
Binary; DanceTCU Senior Showcase; Modern; 2 dancers
Table for Three; Diamond Team Spring Concert; Modern; 3 dancers
Let’s Sail Away; DanceTCU Senior Showcase; Jazz; 8 dancers
We’re Up All Night; Diamond Team Fall Concert; Hip Hop; 11 dancers
Teaching Experience
Associate Teacher, Becky’s Academy of Dance Excellence, Arlington, TX
• Teach beginning contemporary and hip hop for students ages 8-14
• Select and train members of Team Excellence competition/performance company
Teaching Intern, Ballet Concerto, Fort Worth, TX
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Spring 2017
Fall 2016-Fall 2017
Fall 2016-Fall 2017
Fall 2016
Summer 2016
Fall 2015
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Fall 2017
Fall 2017-Present
Summer 2016
• Taught beginning ballet to students ages 7-12 for studio summer camp
• Created media presentations of lessons taught by guest instructors during summer ballet workshop
Training
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth TX (Portia Smith, Emily Armstrong)
Classical Modern Ballet Concerto (CMBC), Fort Worth, TX (Diana Stevens, Jane Douglas)
Archways Dance Studio, Corpus Christi, TX (Kara Thomas)
Avant Garde Dance Academy, Corpus Christi, TX (Edward Rolls, Sharon Smith)
Workshops/Master Classes
Twyla Tharp Modern Master Classes; TCU
Spring 2018
Michael Kidd Ballet Master Classes; TCU
Spring 2018
Patricia McBride Master Class; Ballet Master for Dance Theatre of Harlem
Spring 2018
Bob Fosse Broadway Master Class; TCU
Fall 2017
Dallas Improvisation Festival; Texas Ballet Theatre
Spring 2017
Francois Depardu Workshop; TCU
Fall 2017
Education
Texas Christian University (TCU), Fort Worth, TX
May 2019
John V. Roach Honors College GPA: 3.89
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance
Dean’s List: 8 semesters
Campus Involvement
DanceTCU, President
Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honors Society, Historian
theCrew, Member
Spring 2018-Present
Fall 2016-Fall 2017
Fall 2015-Present
Performance Skills
Music: Vocals – Soprano (10 years), Auxiliary Percussion (5 years) Guitar (4 years)
Athletic: Gymnastics (15 years), Stilt-walking (3 years), Juggling (2 years)
Media: Video Recording/Editing (iMovie), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Sample Dance Performance Resume
Sample Fashion Merchandising Resume
Use heading created in InDesign as resume heading.
ELIZABETH LEVY CLAIRBORNE
(817) 555-5555
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising, May 2018
Minor in General Business
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth TX, GPA: 3.8
Dean’s List, 8 semesters; Academic Scholarship, 4 years
Study Abroad: Paris Fashion Institute, Paris, France, Spring 2017
Supply Chain Intern, May 2017 – May 2018
Fossil, Inc., Richardson, TX
• Supported the supply, inventory, and factory balancing for finished products
• Ensured the timely filling of inventory quotas through partnerships with factory
and store managers
• Created itemized supply chain spreadsheet that streamlined flow through chain
by 35%
Intern – Merchandising, January 2017 – May 2017
LVMH, Paris, France
• Observed market meetings led by account executives
• Performed general data management used by sales team
• Prepared recommended buy reports for market use
Accessories Intern– Product Development, May 2016 – August 2016
Liz Claiborne, New York City, NY
• Developed a packaging manual for vendors
• Created vendor allocation specifications and spreadsheets
• Observed production meetings dealing with timelines
Assistant Manager – Children’s, May 2015 – May 2016
Limited Too, Fort Worth, TX
• Supervised team of 25 employees
• Facilitated methods for reaching established sales goals for team
• Fielded customer complaints and negotiated proper compensation
INDUSTRY
SKILLS
SKILLS
INVOLVEMENT
Strong leadership skills; able to quickly adapt to situations; experience
researching and developing a business plan for a startup venture; consumer behavior,
trend analysis and marketing experience; experience with creating visual displays;
buying and selling experience; computer aided design proficiency within an apparel
design organization
Certified in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign)
Proficient in Kaledo Style and Kaledo Textile Design Suite (Print, Weave, Knit)
Fluent in French; Conversational in Italian
Fashion Group International, Inc., 2016 – Present
Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization, 2015 – Present
Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society, 2015 – Present
Sample Fashion Merchandising Resume
ELIZABETH CLAIRBORNE
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Sample Interior Design Resume
Sample Interior Design Resume
Samantha G. Revis
2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-2222
www.samplefolio.com
Education
Skills
Experience
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, May 2019
Minor: Spanish and General Business
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Sketch-up, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Spexx
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook
Technical Drawing and Hand Rendering
Designer, August 2018 - Present
Paul Roma Partners, Dallas, TX
• Develop floor plans and elevations from sketches, create millwork and detail
drawings for elevations
• Plan designs for spaces in public areas, aid in furniture selections for clients
• Create project presentations in InDesign, render sketches and plans in
Photoshop and Illustrator, sketch floor plans and elevations by hand
• Pull fabrics from showrooms and scheme color palettes
• Contact representatives and manufacturers for samples and new product
presentations
Architecture Intern, May 2018 - August 2018
IA Interior Architects, Denver, CO
• Collaborated with design team to develop design ideas and created designs for 4
projects throughout the summer
• Updated and edited existing drawings and blueprints under supervision of lead
designer
• Estimated costs of manufacturing finished products
• Accompanied designers on client interviews and recorded notes for design
considerations
Design Intern, July 2017 - August 2017
Johnson Smith Ltd, Interior Design, Fort Worth, TX
• Directed clients through design process by brainstorming design ideas with
clients and showcasing options from showroom
• Assisted in furniture and accessory installations, fabric and furniture selections
and interior and exterior material selections
Intern, June 2016 - August 2016
Morgan Barnes Associates, Inc. Interior Design, Dallas, TX
• Organized sample room and updated samples and catalogues
• Assisted in design, presentation, selection and installation of furniture and fabric
Professional
Organizations
International Interior Design Association, January 2016 - Present
American Society of Interior Designers, January 2016 - Present
TCU Interior Design Association, August 2015 - Present
Use heading created in InDesign
as resume heading.
Samantha
REVIS
2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76129 | 817-257-2222 | [email protected] | www.samplefolio.com
Sample Music Resume
Eliza L. Hartley
2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109
e.l.hartley@tcu.edu (817) 257-2222
Education
Texas Christian University (TCU), Fort Worth, TX
May 2018
Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Concentration, with a Minor in Arts Administration
GPA: 3.89, graduated Summa cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Certifications
TExES Music K-12 Certification
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 Certification
Music Education Experience
Student Teacher, Riverside Middle School, Fort Worth, TX
January 2018 – May 2018
• Taught Music Appreciation to 5 classes of seventh grade students
• Accompanied “Junior Varsity Concert Choir” and assisted in music selection for performances
• Graded class assignments and monitored in-class activities
Symposium Assistant, Texas Music Educators Association, Dallas, TX
March 2017
• Introduced keynote speaker of symposium and administered satisfaction survey upon conclusion
• Offered solutions to attendants’ concerns and recorded situation for supervisors
Student Director, TCU Collegium Musicum, Fort Worth, TX
August 2016 – May 2017
• Auditioned students for choir and assisted in selection of music for performances
• Organized weekly sectional rehearsals for soprano section to practice music for performances
• Conducted 2 pieces during each choir performance and practiced pieces with choir during rehearsal
Piano Instructor, Self-Employed, Fort Worth, TX
August 2014– Present
• Teach beginning and intermediate piano skills to children and adolescents on a private appointment
basis
• Assign homework and track students’ progress through monthly quizzes of material
Performance Experience
Keyboards, “Guys and Dolls” Pit Orchestra, Irving, TX
Soloist, TCU “Night of Concertos,” Fort Worth, TX
Pianist, TCU Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX
Soprano, TCU Concert Choir, Fort Worth, TX (Soloist, 2013)
Soprano, TCU Collegium Musicum, Fort Worth, TX
Pianist, TCU Jazz Ensemble, Fort Worth, TX
June 2018
March 2018
August 2016 – May 2018
August 2015 – May 2018
August 2014 – May 2018
August 2014 – May 2018
Awards
Giles-Harris Competition in Music Performance, 1
st
Prize, Vocalists, January 2018
Concerto Competition Winner, February 2017
Boteler Prize for Excellence in Music, March 2016
Professional and Community Memberships
Golden Key Honors Society, May 2017
Texas Music Educators Association Collegiate Member, August 2014 – May 2018
Skills
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop, Finale Music
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Sample Music Resume
Sample Theater Resume
Sample Theatre Resume
Thomas McMahon
Phone 817-257-2222 • Email t.mcmahon@tcu.edu
Height: 6’0” •
Weight: 200 lbs. • Hair: Black • Eyes: Brown • Vocal: Tenor
Stage Experience
OKLAHOMA! Ali Hakim
SPRING AWAKENING Melchior Gabor
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Charles Bingley
BIG: THE MUSICAL Paul Seymour
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Theatre TCU
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Kids Who Care
THE GRAPES OF WRATH Man Going Back/Floyd
THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Pontius Pilate
BOEING BOENIG Robert Lambert
SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY Geno Silva
CRAZY EIGHTS Cliff
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Stanley Jerome
KING LEAR Oswald
TWELVE ANGRY MEN Juror #7
GUYS AND DOLLS Sky Masterson
ANYTHING GOES Moonface Martin
Theatre TCU
Theatre TCU
Theatre Arlington
Theatre TCU
Theatre TCU
Onstage in Bedford
Children’s Shakespeare Club
Circle Theatre
Martin High School
Martin High School
Technical Experience
SEZ SHE Sound Designer Theatre TCU
DOUBT: A PARABLE Light Board Operator
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Props Master
Theatre TCU
Theatre TCU
Performance Skills
Accents and Dialects: British (RP and Cockney), French, Irish, Scottish, Australian, German, American (New York,
Oklahoma, Appalachian, Boston, Midwest)
Voc a l: Rolled Rs, Vocal Percussion, Whistling, Various Sound Effects
Instrumental Music: Piano (12 yrs.), Saxophone (Alto: 10 yrs., Tenor: 6 yrs., Soprano: 4 yrs., Baritone: 4 yrs.), Ukulele
(1 yr.), Various Percussion
Dance: Swing (East Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston), Ballroom (Tango, Waltz, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Rumba)
Miscellaneous: Improvisation, Warm-up Leading, Stage Combat, Stage Weapons (Sword, Knife, Bayonet, Pistol)
Education and Training
Texas Christian Univer sity (TCU), Fort Worth, TX
May 2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Acting Emphasis
Minor: Arts Administration; Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Williamstown Theatr e Festival, Williamstown, MA
July 2018
Relevant Training: Meisner Technique Workshop, Improvisation, Stage Combat Workshop, Accents and Dialects
ANATOMY OF A COVER LETTER
Date
Contact Person’s First and Last Name, Title
Organization or Company Name
Address Line 1
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
Why are you writing? Begin by stating where or how you found out about the job. If
you have had a prior conversation with someone in the organization who requested
your resume, refer to the person’s full name and that you are following up from that
conversation. If you have been referred by someone, include that person’s name. Mention
your specific interest in the position and organization. Be clear and concise.
What do you have to offer? (1-2 concise paragraphs) You are interpreting your
resume in this paragraph—do not just repeat what is on the resume. Get to the point
by highlighting 1-2 relevant skills and quantifiable accomplishments. Make connections
between your abilities and the employer’s needs based on what you have researched
about the position, company and industry. Support each statement with evidence or
quantifiable result that demonstrates your fit and passion. Convince the reader that they
should grant you an interview based on what you can do. This may be the longest
paragraph, but never more than 10-12 lines of text.
What is your call to action or next step? Refer to it in this paragraph. Demonstrate
professional courtesy by thanking the reader for reviewing your credentials. End with no
more than 2-4 lines of text.
Sincerely,
<Signature>
Your typed name here
First
Paragraph
Header
(optional)
Greeting
Closing
Middle
Paragraph
Final
Paragraph
QUICK TIPS
Proofread! Proofread!
Proofread! Spelling errors and
bad grammar or syntax leave a
negative impression.
Interpret your resume.
Communicate how you can
contribute to the organization
in this role.
Research and demonstrate
your knowledge of the
organization in the context of
why you are qualified.
Use the same
heading from your
resume on your
cover letter
Sample Reference Sheet
NATALIE R. RODRIGUEZ
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-2222
REFERENCES
Dr. Joseph Smith
Professor
Texas Christian University
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-2222
Gabrielle Brown
Volunteer Coordinator
Meals on Wheels
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76110
817-257-2222
Tanya Carson
Supervisor
TCU Campus Bookstore
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-2222
Use the same
heading from your
resume on your
reference sheet
List 3-5 references on your reference page
Include your reference’s full name and title
Make sure that contact information is
accurate and current
REFERENCE PAGE
WHO YOU CAN ASK: Professors,
Former Employers, Academic Advisors,
Volunteer Supervisors, Or Other
Professional Acquaintances.
Be sure to ASK YOUR REFERENCES
PERMISSION IN PERSON PRIOR TO USING
THEM in your application process and send them
a copy of your resume and job description.
Keep in contact with your references for future opportunities.
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