MARIT GJEVRE NELSON

marit_nelson@yahoo.com
Education
Elon University, Elon, NC
Major: Music (voice); Minor: German Studies
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
GPA: 3.975
Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC
Course of Study: College/University Pathway
Date of graduation: June 2009
Unweighted GPA: 3.56; Weighted GPA: 4.05

August 2010-May 2014

August 2005-June 2009

Work Experience
Nanny

December 2014-present
Full-time child care.

Front Street Methodist Church, Burlington, NC

Vocalist.

June 2014-February 2015

Sirene Operntheater, Vienna, Austria

September-November 2013
Internship with opera company. Assistant to directors, stage manager, and costume designer,
including costume fabrication and fittings.
Progetto Semiserio, Vienna, Austria
November 2013
Costume coordinator, including costume maintenance, preparation, and presentation.
Hooters, Burlington, NC
Summer job as a server.

June-August 2013

Food Lion Grocery Store, Carrboro, NC

Summer job as a cashier.

June-August 2012

Scheras Restaurant, Elkader, Iowa

Aug 2009-August 2010,

June-August 2011
Full time server, hostess, and bartender in a restaurant serving Algerian and American food.

Honors and Awards

University: Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society, Phi Eta Sigma academic honor society, Presidents
List all semesters.
High School: National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, German Honor Society
(president), North Carolina High School Honors Chorus (Highest Score in Honors Choir auditions,
Soprano II), Outstanding Vocal Music Student at Chapel Hill High School2009, Two-time Lindy Award
for Best Actress at CHHS, Lindy Award for Best Female Vocalist at CHHS, Three-time North Carolina
German Day 1st place song, North Carolina German Day 1st place skit.
School Activities
University: Elon Camerata Chorale, lan jazz choir, Twisted Measure a cappella group, Opera Workshop,
Elon Music Ambassadors, Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity

High School: Choral activities, Lucky 13 a cappella group (co-leader), STAND UPraising teen
awareness SADD group, theater performances, German Club, Dance Ensemble
Community Activities
Community service (100+ hours during high school), Shepherd House Care Centerassisted activities
leader in planning, organizing, and carrying out activities, Autism Society Performance Troupe camp
counselor, Studies Buddies program at public library tutoring elementary students, community theatre,
church choir and bell choir, university music library volunteer
International Travel Experience
Lived and traveled throughout Europe (1991-1992), Argentina (2004), London and Greece (2007),
German American Partnership Programexchange student in Erlangen, Germany (2008), Guatemala
(2009), Norway, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy (2013), month of German study at Goethe Institute, Schwbisch
Hall, Germany (2013), study abroad semester in Vienna, Austria (2013-2014)
Performance History/Recording History
The Nutcracker. Angel, Party Guest. Triangle Youth Ballet (2001, 2002)
Guys and Dolls, Jr. Ensemble and Hot Box Dancer. Culbreth Middle School (2003)
Once on This Island, Jr. Ti Moune (lead role). Culbreth Middle School (2004)
Into the Woods, Jr. Cinderella (lead role). Culbreth Middle School (2005)
Tales of Hans Christian Anderson. The Emperor (major role). Missoula Childrens Theatre. Elkader (IA)
Opera House (2005)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Gemini twin. Chapel Hill High School (2006)
Tartuffe. Elmire (lead role). Chapel Hill High School (2006)
A Streetcar Named Desire. Stella (lead role). Chapel Hill High School (2006)
Ragtime: The Musical. Ensemble. Chapel Hill High School (2007)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Rosemary (lead role).
Chapel Hill High School (2008)
Picnic. Student Director. Chapel Hill High School (2008)
The House of Blue Leaves. Bananas (lead role). Chapel Hill High School (2009)
Urinetown: The Musical. Josephine Ma Strong (supporting role). Chapel Hill High School. (2009).
The Three Musketeers. Milady (lead role). Chapel Hill, independent theater. (2009).
The Musical Man. Zaneeta (supporting role). Opera House Players. Elkader (IA) Opera House (2009).
A Nice Family Gathering. Jill (lead role). Opera House Players. Elkader (IA) Opera House (2010).
Little Women (selected scenes). Jo (lead role). Opera Workshop. Elon University (2012).
Hansel and Gretel. The Sandman (supporting role). Opera Workshop. Elon University (2013).
Zoeys Garden. Professional childrens album (post-production). Featured vocalist. (2014).
Am/Fm. Eida (lead role). Short film. (2015).
Private Training
Ballet11 years, Jazz Dance4 years, Modern Dance8 years, Ballet School of Chapel Hill
Tap3 semesters, Elon University
Private voice study4 years, Szymanski Studios of Chapel Hill; 3 years, Elon University