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JODI-ANN TAYLOR 

jodianntaylor18@gmail.com

EDUCATION 

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  • Stetson University, Deland, FL 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts | Minors in Music & Entrepreneurship | GPA: 3.85 

  • Expected Graduation: May 2024 

 

AWARDS & HONORS 

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  • Outstanding Senior in the Program of Digital Arts Award, Stetson University (April 2024) 

  • Maris Award for Best Work in the Creative Arts, Stetson University (April 2024)  

  • Ann West Hall Award, 34th Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Oct 2023) 

  • CBC Spouses 2023 Performing Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2023) 

  • Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC (June 2023) 

  • SURE Grant Recipient, Stetson University (Apr 2023) 

  • LaValle Scholarship Recipient, Stetson University (Mar 2023) 

  • American Negro Spirituals Category 2nd Place Winner, SERNATS Vocal Competition, NATS (Mar 2023) 

  • Student Choice Award, 33rd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Nov 2022) 

  • CBC Spouses 2022 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2022) 

  • Doyle Elam Carlton’s Distinguished Service Leadership Award Nominee, Stetson University (Apr 2022) 

  • CBC Spouses 2021 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Jul 2021) 

  • Faculty Choice Award, 31st Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Nov 2020) 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

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  • Gallery Assistant, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL (Aug 2021-Sep 2022)

        Contributed to the efficient operation of the gallery, managing inventory, and assisting with exhibition installations. 

  • Associate Curator of Education, Museum of Art – DeLand, DeLand, FL (Oct 2022-Present) 

        Focus on implementing art centered initiatives and educational outreach programs for youth, families, and adults.  

  • Worship and Media Intern, Identity Church, Daytona, FL (Oct 2023-Present) 

        Gain practical experience in worship leadership and media management in a real-world setting. 

 

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT 

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  • It’s Not About Us Ministries, Apopka, FL 

Member (2012-Nov 2023), Worship Leader (2019-Nov 2023) 

  • Beauty Marks for Girls, Reidville, SC  

Volunteering Creative Director & Social Media Manager (May 2021-Jul 2022) 

Grew public relations work by improving visibility, and marketing the non-profit as unique, effective, and growing. 

  • Prince Entrepreneurship Leaders Program, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

Member (January 2022-May 2022) 

Learned and practiced how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, viable business ideas, and leadership skills. 

  • Student Development and Campus Vibrancy, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

FOCUS Orientation Leader (March 2022-December 2022) 

Helped incoming students transition to Stetson University by sharing resources and information about campus life. 

  • Stetson Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

Public Relations Officer (2021-Jan 2023) 

Worship Team Vocalist & Pianist (2021-Present), Worship Team Director (Jan 2023-Present) 

Organize schedules and set lists, handle music equipment, and lead worship at weekly meetings as a pianist and vocalist. 

  • Stetson Gospel Choir, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

Co-President (February 2023-Present) 

Oversee finances, marketing, event and rehearsal scheduling, while directing singers through the musical repertoire. 

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SKILLS 

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  • Vocal Performance, Piano, Painting, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Logic Pro, Abelton

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JODI-ANN TAYLOR 

jodianntaylor18@gmail.com

EDUCATION 

​

  • Stetson University, Deland, FL 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts | Minors in Music & Entrepreneurship | GPA: 3.85 

  • Expected Graduation: May 2024 

 

AWARDS & HONORS 

​

  • Outstanding Senior in the Program of Digital Arts Award, Stetson University (April 2024) 

  • Maris Award for Best Work in the Creative Arts, Stetson University (April 2024)  

  • Ann West Hall Award, 34th Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Oct 2023) 

  • CBC Spouses 2023 Performing Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2023) 

  • Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC (June 2023) 

  • SURE Grant Recipient, Stetson University (Apr 2023) 

  • LaValle Scholarship Recipient, Stetson University (Mar 2023) 

  • American Negro Spirituals Category 2nd Place Winner, SERNATS Vocal Competition, NATS (Mar 2023) 

  • Student Choice Award, 33rd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Nov 2022) 

  • CBC Spouses 2022 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2022) 

  • Doyle Elam Carlton’s Distinguished Service Leadership Award Nominee, Stetson University (Apr 2022) 

  • CBC Spouses 2021 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Jul 2021) 

  • Faculty Choice Award, 31st Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Nov 2020) 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

​

  • Gallery Assistant, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL (Aug 2021-Sep 2022)

Contributed to the efficient operation of the gallery, managing inventory, and assisting with exhibition installations. 

  • Associate Curator of Education, Museum of Art – DeLand, DeLand, FL (Oct 2022-Present) 

Focus on implementing art centered initiatives and educational outreach programs for youth, families, and adults.  

  • Worship and Media Intern, Identity Church, Daytona, FL (Oct 2023-Present) 

Gain practical experience in worship leadership and media management in a real-world setting. 

 

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT 

​

  • It’s Not About Us Ministries, Apopka, FL 

Member (2012-Nov 2023), Worship Leader (2019-Nov 2023) 

  • Beauty Marks for Girls, Reidville, SC  

Volunteering Creative Director & Social Media Manager (May 2021-Jul 2022) 

Grew public relations work by improving visibility, and marketing the non-profit as unique, effective, and growing. 

  • Prince Entrepreneurship Leaders Program, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

Member (January 2022-May 2022) 

Learned and practiced how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, viable business ideas, and leadership skills. 

  • Student Development and Campus Vibrancy, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

FOCUS Orientation Leader (March 2022-December 2022) 

Helped incoming students transition to Stetson University by sharing resources and information about campus life. 

  • Stetson Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

Public Relations Officer (2021-Jan 2023) 

Worship Team Vocalist & Pianist (2021-Present), Worship Team Director (Jan 2023-Present) 

Organize schedules and set lists, handle music equipment, and lead worship at weekly meetings as a pianist and vocalist. 

  • Stetson Gospel Choir, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 

Co-President (February 2023-Present) 

Oversee finances, marketing, event and rehearsal scheduling, while directing singers through the musical repertoire.

 

EXHIBITION RECORD 

 

  • Solo Exhibition, Imago Dei, Eatonville Library, Eatonville, FL  

  • Group Exhibition, 31st Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL 

  • Group Exhibition, 33rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL 

  • Group Exhibition, 34th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL 

  • Group Exhibition, Resonance, All Creation Sings, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL (catalogue) 

 

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS 

 

  • Field Recording Around Stetson University, DeLand, FL (in collaboration with Chris Hernandez and Rodrigo Teixeira) 

 

COLLECTIONS 

 

Stetson University Permanent Art Collection, DeLand, FL  

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY 

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  • Lane Davis, “Glass Wall Session: Jodi-Ann Taylor,” WHAT Radio, 2023 

https://youtu.be/BI4nWEtgbiY?si=EGOMMPTxWPyUawZM 

  • Ciara Kelly, Interview, “Ampersa&nd Renaissance Woman,” The Reporter Magazine, The Reporter: Spring 2024 Issue II, April 24th, 2024  

https://issuu.com/sureporter/docs/renaissance_2024_v2_ 

 

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS 

 

  • Art Workshop, Eatonville Library, Eatonville, FL, June 2022 

  • Artist Talk, Eatonville Library, Eatonville, FL, July 2022 

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