Jodi-Ann Taylor
Resume
JODI-ANN TAYLOR
EDUCATION
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Stetson University, Deland, FL
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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts | Minors in Music & Entrepreneurship | GPA: 3.85
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Expected Graduation: May 2024
AWARDS & HONORS
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Outstanding Senior in the Program of Digital Arts Award, Stetson University (April 2024)
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Maris Award for Best Work in the Creative Arts, Stetson University (April 2024)
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Ann West Hall Award, 34th Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Oct 2023)
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CBC Spouses 2023 Performing Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2023)
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Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC (June 2023)
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SURE Grant Recipient, Stetson University (Apr 2023)
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LaValle Scholarship Recipient, Stetson University (Mar 2023)
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American Negro Spirituals Category 2nd Place Winner, SERNATS Vocal Competition, NATS (Mar 2023)
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Student Choice Award, 33rd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Nov 2022)
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CBC Spouses 2022 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2022)
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Doyle Elam Carlton’s Distinguished Service Leadership Award Nominee, Stetson University (Apr 2022)
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CBC Spouses 2021 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Jul 2021)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
CV
JODI-ANN TAYLOR
EDUCATION
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Stetson University, Deland, FL
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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts | Minors in Music & Entrepreneurship | GPA: 3.85
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Expected Graduation: May 2024
AWARDS & HONORS
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Outstanding Senior in the Program of Digital Arts Award, Stetson University (April 2024)
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Maris Award for Best Work in the Creative Arts, Stetson University (April 2024)
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Ann West Hall Award, 34th Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Oct 2023)
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CBC Spouses 2023 Performing Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2023)
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Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC (June 2023)
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SURE Grant Recipient, Stetson University (Apr 2023)
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LaValle Scholarship Recipient, Stetson University (Mar 2023)
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American Negro Spirituals Category 2nd Place Winner, SERNATS Vocal Competition, NATS (Mar 2023)
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Student Choice Award, 33rd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hand Art Center (Nov 2022)
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CBC Spouses 2022 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Aug 2022)
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Doyle Elam Carlton’s Distinguished Service Leadership Award Nominee, Stetson University (Apr 2022)
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CBC Spouses 2021 Visual Arts Scholarship, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (Jul 2021)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Solo Exhibition, Imago Dei, Eatonville Library, Eatonville, FL
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Group Exhibition, 31st Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL
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Group Exhibition, 33rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL
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Group Exhibition, 34th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL
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Group Exhibition, Resonance, All Creation Sings, Hand Art Center, DeLand, FL (catalogue)
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
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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
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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
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Art Workshop, Eatonville Library, Eatonville, FL, June 2022
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Artist Talk, Eatonville Library, Eatonville, FL, July 2022