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VanDer Woody
Founder, Studio Aligned
Location: Towson, MD United States
Joined: Jul 1st, 2026

About (request update)

Rising senior at Xavier University of Louisiana, NAIA tennis team captain, and founder of Studio Aligned, an AI workflow automation consultancy. Currently building AI-powered systems for small businesses and HBCU institutions, including an automated daily briefing platform for HBCU students.

Current Whereabouts:

New Orleans, Louisiana � Xavier University of Louisiana

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To build AI-powered tools that create real opportunities for HBCU students, launch Studio Aligned into a thriving consultancy, graduate with my Business Management degree in Spring 2027, and return to the tennis court cleared and competing at the NAIA level.

Education (request update)

Xavier University of Louisiana class of 2027

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with Studio Aligned as Founder
I have 1 years of experience working in the industry.

Student Mentor & Outreach Member | Enactus - Xavier University of Louisiana
From January 2026 to Current • 0 year(s)
Mentored high school students through college preparation, advised on academic involvement and career readiness, coordinated outreach initiatives.

Founder | Studio Aligned
From January 2026 to Current • 0 year(s)
AI workflow automation consulting for small businesses and HBCU institutions. Build custom GPT integrations, automated pipelines using Make and Zapier, and Notion workspace systems.

Chief Marketer & Web Designer | Moon Dreams Coffee
From May 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
Directed branding and digital marketing initiatives, advised on website optimization and automated communication systems, streamlined marketing through workflow automation.

Founder | Studio Aligned
From December 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Founded digital marketing and automation agency, developed client websites and brand strategies, implemented CRM workflows using GoHighLevel, Make.com, and N8N.

Team Captain | Collegiate Tennis - Xavier University of Louisiana
From August 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
Competed at nationally ranked NAIA Division level, demonstrated leadership and accountability, recognized for sportsmanship by USTA Foundation.

Mentor & Community Leader | Metropolitan Tennis and Education Group (MTEG)
From February 2016 to February 2022 • 6 year(s)
Mentored nationally ranked junior athletes in skill development and mental resilience, supported outreach initiatives and competitive development through sports.

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