Ariana Glaser
Summary
Versatile creator with passions ranging across all areas of music and writing. Pursuing a Bachelor of Music in professional studies with a concentration in contemporary voice, double majoring in journalism, and minoring in songwriting at the University of Miami. Author of two published novels and actively seeking a publisher for my third. Open to performing and writing opportunities across the board.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pride Press Writer
University of Miami LGBT Center
08.2024 - Current
- Formatted newsletter for weekly release to 600+ subscribers.
- Utilized Canva to create graphics for various social media platforms.
- Collaborated with colleagues to include conducive information applicable to the center's purpose.
- Wrote weekly "history lessons" informing readers of queer icons in history.
- Offered allusions to current events in queer media.
- Researched local queer happenings to include in newsletter.
Section Editor
Ibis Yearbook at the University of Miami
08.2024 - Current
- Wrote 300-word copies to accompany design graphics for multiple yearbook spreads.
- Interviewed current students for their input on the topics at hand.
- Attended the 2025 CMA conference in New York City.
- Contributed to executive decisions regarding the welfare of the yearbook.
Photographer
Bold Media
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Photographed families with Santa Claus for the Riverhead Holiday Light Show.
- Interacted with children to ensure they were comfortable in what could sometimes be a stressful environment.
- Delivered high-quality photographs under tight deadlines.
- Transitioned to helping in the ticket booths during slow periods at Santa's Village.
- Maintained a relaxed demeanor in an extremely cold environment.
Sales Associate
L.L. Bean
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Organized clothing displays to maintain the clean and classy appeal L.L. Bean is known for.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and was frequently acknowledged in customer reviews.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with L.L. Bean's policy.
- Packaged orders for shipment.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Contemporary Voice, Journalism, Songwriting
University of Miami
Miami, FL05-2028
Regents Diploma -
Smithtown High School East
St. James, New York06-2024
Skills
- Creative, promotional, analytical and persuasive writing
- Editing
- Grammar usage
- Strong research skills
- Teaching voice
- Classical, musical theatre, contemporary singing
- Intermediate piano
- Basic guitar and ukulele
Writing:
Music:
- Sight reading and music theory proficiency
- Songwriting
- CMS
- Google Suite
- Logic Pro
- Canva
- Basic Hebrew and French
Technology:
Languages:
Accomplishments
- Author of She Remembers (#1 Amazon New Release in Teen Illness)
- Author of The World I Never Knew
- Lead writer for the University of Miami LGBT Center's Pride Press
- Wrote several op-ed pieces for Newsday. Most notably: In Defense of the Arts in Long Island Schools
- Creator of Her Voice
- All This Time, written and recorded by Ariana Glaser at Dream Recording Studios (2025)
- Godsend, written and recorded by Ariana Glaser at Sabella Studios (2022)
- Musical Theatre Highlights: Claire in Bare: A Pop Opera (2024), Mary Phagan in Parade (2024), Myrtle in The Great Gatsby (2023), Paulette in Legally Blonde (2023), and Martha Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (2021)
- Classical Highlights: Carnegie Hall (2023), Radio City Music Hall (2022 and 2023), All Eastern (2023), Brevard Music Center (2023), All State (2022)
- Broadcast/TV Highlights: Off the Wire (2025), East Matador Morning News (2022-2024), New Dogs, Old Tricks (2018)
- Contemporary Highlights: Frost Sounds' Candelight Concert (2024), Berklee College of Music Summer Intensive (2022)
Published Writing:
Recording Experience:
Performing Experience:
Timeline
Photographer
Bold Media
11.2024 - 12.2024
Pride Press Writer
University of Miami LGBT Center
08.2024 - Current
Section Editor
Ibis Yearbook at the University of Miami
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
L.L. Bean
08.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Music - Contemporary Voice, Journalism, Songwriting
University of Miami
Regents Diploma -
Smithtown High School East