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Mizan Taylor

Brooklyn

Summary

Achievements

● Presented original artwork at “ECHO” an exhibition of BS/BA Visual

Arts Majors at Suny New Paltz - December 2019

● Participated in 2018 Foundation Exhibition, showing a wide variety of my work -2018

● Exhibited and sold my works as part of an exhibition highlighting black creatives at LL Commissary - 2020-2021

● Lead actor in “I Love Bedstuy” a narrative and documentary film by Sekiya Dorsett who puts a lens on Black, Women, and Lgbtq+ individuals

● Frequent Vendor at Building Black Bed Stuy, and organization that uplifts the black community and our businesses. 2021-2023

● Painted a pair of vintage Levi’s for Levi’s Global 501 campaign, was the face of the campaign and featured in vogue -2022

● Regional Art Judge for New York Scholastic Awards, using my expertise to judge portfolios, visual art, photography and fashion -2025

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service/Creative

Derschutze
11.2023 - Current

● Executed visual merchandising for the streetwear brand, creating visually engaging displays.

● Collected data on top-selling products, coordinated deliveries, received shipments, maintaining store inventory.

● Represented the brand through modeling the pieces.

● Completed end-of-day procedures by maintaining an organized area while balancing the register.

● Styled pieces for photos and videos

● Served as photographer and assistant creative director for brand, capturing clothing images and recording videos for social media as well as reaching out to influencers for collaboration.

● Performed general maintenance tasks including steaming, folding, customer service, responding to product inquiries.

● Used artistic expertise to design visually appealing signs and enhance interior aesthetics

Brand Ambassador (seasonal)

Wonderland Dreams by Alexa Meade
02.2023 - 04.2023

● Interacted with guests, making them feel integrated into the interactive exhibit

● Organized and led interactive art programs tailored to both adult and child participants, focusing on drawing, painting, and even playing dress up

● Coordinated with team for various tasks to guarantee smooth guest experience at the exhibit.

Experience Guide (Pop Up)

Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure Exhibit
03.2022 - 05.2022

● Enhanced guest experience during walkthroughs through detailed discussions with Jean-Michel Basquiat’s family about exhibit features.

● Monitored surroundings diligently to safeguard art and upheld a professional demeanor.

● Facilitated engaging conversations with guests while coordinating with the team to ensure a seamless gallery experience.

Box Office/Concession Cashier

Cobble Hill Cinemas
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrated an ability to multitask effectively during busy periods while maintaining composure under pressure and in unique or even strange situations.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular patrons.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on movie screening equipment, guaranteeing optimal performance during showtimes as well as general upkeep
  • Managed ticket sales efficiently, accommodating special requests such as seating preferences or group bookings when possible.
  • Made the best popcorn known to man.

Photographer/Cataloguer

James Cox Gallery
10.2017 - 01.2018

● Worked with the Wigfall Family for the James Cox Gallery (located in

Woodstock) by cleaning, organizing, researching, measuring and

capturing images of museum-quality pieces in Ben Wigfall’s extensive African Art collection.

● Executed comprehensive studies on individual pieces, producing high-quality photos.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Visual Arts And Art History

SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
2020

Skills

    Guest services

    Organized

    Enthusiasm

    Creative strategy

    Visual merchandising

    Styling

    World building

    Photography

    Collaboration

    Excellent communication skills

    Multitask and self starter

    Catologuing art work

    Curating

    Event set up/break down

    Caring for art work

    Critical thinking skills

    Product intake

    Creative consulting

Timeline

Customer Service/Creative

Derschutze
11.2023 - Current

Brand Ambassador (seasonal)

Wonderland Dreams by Alexa Meade
02.2023 - 04.2023

Experience Guide (Pop Up)

Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure Exhibit
03.2022 - 05.2022

Photographer/Cataloguer

James Cox Gallery
10.2017 - 01.2018

Box Office/Concession Cashier

Cobble Hill Cinemas
06.2015 - 03.2020

Bachelor Of Arts - Visual Arts And Art History

SUNY New Paltz
Mizan Taylor