Theresa M. Odom-Surgick
Executive Director/Founder at DMO Music and Creative Arts
Executive Director/Founder at DMO Music and Arts
DMO (Delila Melrose Odom) Ministries & Arts, is a Christian based organization. While using our gifts and talents to inspire and motivate, we will make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will work hard at helping others by addressing internal suffering and show them the path to true reconciliation with self, others, and with God through creative arts. DMO Ministries & Arts will partner with other groups and organizations to provide leadership and support by networking and educating through workshops, conferences, dramatic presentations, concerts, and community service.  

My goal is to continue writing skits and plays and writing music that will touch the hearts of people.  I know that lives can be changed through this venue.  I have also written three books - a memoir titled, "My Life Tested: Earthly vs. Spiritual Things and 3 fiction novels, "Jalena Dances with God",  "Intrusion",  "Vengeance" and non-fiction titled, "Chronicles of Pure Praise and Worship.". Each book can be purchased on amazon.com and on Audible.com.  I love writing because it relaxes my mind.

My music can be purchased and heard on iTunes, Jango, and Spotify.

Specialties: singer, songwriter, playwriter, producer, director, teacher, organizer, public speaker, administration.
DMO Music and Creative Arts
Our goal is to use our God-given talents to worship the living God, and to inspire others to worship Him through presenting a repertoire filled with traditional and contemporary gospel music, praise & worship songs, contemporary music, Christian drama, mime and dance. We will glorify our Lord and Savior, as we are lead by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's will by the lives we live and for the lives we touch.  Delila Melrose Odom Music and Creative Arts Ministry will partner with other ministries to provide leadership and musical support to other church and outreach programs. We will also help to educate those involved in the ministry through workshops, retreats and community service.
Albany, New York Area
Executive Director/Founder
DMO Music and Creative Arts
Vocal training
Albany Area, New York
Vocal Coach
DMO Music and Creative Arts
A play that I've written called "The Gift" is now being produced as a movie by GoodFellaz Filmz, a company own by my son, Arnold DeShawne Surgick.
Albany, NY Area
Film Director/Writer/Producer
DMO Music and Creative Arts Publishings
Author of "My Life Tested: Earthly vs. Spiritual Things"​ and "Chronicles to Pure Praise & Worship in the Arts (A Creative Arts Handbook)"​ - Both are Non-Fiction and "Jalena Dances with God"​  and "INTRUSION" - Fiction Novels
Author
DMO Ministries & Arts
Songs written: Am I Worth it, Blessed Be the Name, Do You Care, Anoint Me Lord, King Jesus Saved My Soul (Spiritual), One in the Spirit, Praise Psalm, Psalm 91, For He Is Good, Hold On, Hallelujah Praise, Mother/Daughter Song, Your Majesty, I Will Extol You (Gospel Anthem), Awake and Arise, Pastors Appreciation Song, Holy Spirit Rain on Me and Magnify the Lord With Me.....
Albany, New York, United States
Christian Songwriter
Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
To teach the Word of God, bringing people into His knowledge and perfect will for their lives.
513 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY
Senior Pastor
Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls
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Music Teacher
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Music Teacher
The Eddy Visiting Nurses Association
Secretary meeting the needs of patients who needed in home care.
Troy, New York
Secretary
ITT Technical Institute
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Work with Dean on making sure that all the details regarding the students are completed (records, registration, graduation, etc.)
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Education Secretary
Shekinah Prints
Produced brochures, business cards, flyers, cards, invitations, journal booklets, special occasion booklets and programs.
Owner/Operator
State University at Albany Plaza
Typed in data on applications submitted by students applying to NYS Colleges.
Data Entry - Application Processing Services
Odell Wesley Surgick Ensemble
Founder and Director of a Small group of singers.  We travelled and gave concerts at different churches and organzations within and outside of NY state.  We also sponsored programs and concerts.  We also did studio work and recorded our own music.
Founder/Director
Bell Atlantic
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Secretarial work - included data entry, filing, telephone answering, etc.
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Administrative Assistant
Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church
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Directed and taught music to choirs.  Performed annual concerts.  Wrote special music as needed.
105 Second Street, Albany, NY
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Minister of Music
Albany Headstart
Assisted with managing classroom that consisted of (15) 4 year-old children.  Provided children with learning experiences that promoted their cognitive, social and emotional development.  Delivered individualized instruction in all areas of the curriculum.  Assisted teacher with creating and implementing lesson plans.  Participated in parent-teacher conferences, home visits, handled record keeping, and helped children at lunch, naptime and with preparation to go home.
Teacher's Assistant
Secretarial Science
Business
NYS Adult Learning Center
Non- degree credits in Childcare Development
Education
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Hudson Valley Community College
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High School
Business
Colonie Central High School
Hudson River Frontier Missionary Baptist Association
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As you minister in the arts, there are important things you must remember. Standing before Gods people is not your license to promote yourself. There is much more to your performance. It's not about you! What is it really all about. In this book, I give you the guidelines for real service. You are destined to serve!
Chronicles to Pure Praise & Worship in the Arts (A Creative Arts Handbook)
DMO Music & Creative Arts Publishing
http://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Praise-Worship-Creative-Handbook-ebook/dp/B00QZ3PTPW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1437475387&sr=8-3&keywords=Surgick
Jalena Dances with God is a fiction novel about a young lady, growing up in a Christian household who at one point, had to be put out of her family’s home due to the lifestyle she lived which almost caused the rape of her own mother and her own devastation while dealing with past hurts, addiction and the loss of her father. We follow Jalena as she is accepted back into the household and deals with life issues from the tragic death of a childhood friend to finding the meaning of true love. In between all of this, she has the pleasure of meeting God in an unusual way that really changes her life as she struggles to make her way from feeling like a failure to knowing that she is someone who is special in the eyes of God.

Jalena Dances with God interweaves a supernatural event in Jalena’s life with the natural as she learns to deal with the mindset of knowing that she must first change her ways in order to help others and put them first as she goes from playing the victim to living victorious.
Jalena Dances with God
DMO Music & Creative Arts Publishing
http://www.amazon.com/Jalena-Dances-God-Theresa-Surgick-ebook/dp/B00BPIEA02/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1437475387&sr=8-2&keywords=Surgick
Although this is my story - my life, I want you to find yourself in me and use me as a template of what to do when those times of adversity press upon you. There were times when I was pushed down to my lowest point, filled with self hatred and feeling unloved, but please note in reading my story, you will see that there is victory in the fight if you can just have faith and patience in the test.
My Life Tested: Earthly vs. Spiritual Things
Friesen Press
http://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Tested-Earthly-Spiritual/dp/0692284982/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1437475387&sr=8-4&keywords=Surgick
Devin Vandelyn has done nothing in life but ruined lives. From rape to causing the death of his beloved aunt, his life has been one that has wreaked havoc and lost love. In this drama filled story, you will be drawn into each chapter and character. You'll love to hate Devin as his life evolves from adversity to victory.
Intrusion
DMO Music & Creative Arts Publishing
http://www.amazon.com/Intrusion-Theresa-M-Odom-Surgick/dp/0615944523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437475387&sr=8-1&keywords=Surgick
Award acknowledging creative arts targeting the youth.
Israel AME First Church
Woman who Rocks Award
Acknowledgement of outstanding artistic contributions to the community and the Empire State.
Empire State Convention Center
NYS Tribute to Black Women in the Arts
Business
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Licensed and Ordained Minister
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Albany, NY
Cheryl Smith
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Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Larry M. Ritter Sr.
Training, elevating & coaching development
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Albany, NY
Wayne P. J.
Sergeant-at-Arms at New York State Assembly
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Clifton, NJ
Kerrah Alexander
Certified Professional and Personal Coach
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Arlington, VA
Eric Fusfield
Director of Legislative Affairs at B'nai B'rith International
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Albany, NY
Victor Covington
Senior Pastor
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Germantown, MD
Jill Lyons
Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist at Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center
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Washington, DC
Adam Wyrick
Partner at District Financial
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New Hill, NC
Karen Davis Platt, M Ed.
Experienced Early Childhood Trainer, Coach, and Program Leader
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Clearwater, FL
Miguel Castro Sr
Retired Office Assistant at 1 NYS DOT Modal Safety & Security Compliance Bureau
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Silver Spring, MD
Rosalba Bonilla-Acosta
Maryland State Director at CentroNia
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Washington, DC
Cynthia Mercado Díaz
Senior Director for Administration & Operations at CentroNía
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Washington, DC
Shirley M. Marin
Clinical Manager of Hospice Operations at HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL OF SILVER SPRING HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
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Washington, DC
Aaron Merchen
Director, Policy & Programs, Early Childhood Education at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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Schenectady, NY
Wes Holloway jr
Store Manager at Price Chopper Supermarkets
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Washington, DC
Keyon Young
Regional Director
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Albany, NY
Tatiana Cunningham
Ceo at Mahogany Connections LLC
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Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Shania Holt
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at HUNT Real Estate ERA
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Brooklyn, NY
Diana Diaz
Senior Director, New York Works for Children at the NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
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Rockwall, TX
Angela Fields
Founder/ Executive Director Rae's Hope
Natalie Johnson, Ph.D.
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Theresa is a wonderfully talented and energetic individual who works well with others.  She is genuine, sincere and creative as it pertains to writing and directing music for various choirs and ensembles.  Honing her latest skill - writing, she has continued to blossom and demonstrate her spiritual leadership by ministering to others via short stories.  Her desire to inspire others to perform well and her quiet spirit that leads others to work towards the best of their abilities is remarkable.  I further recommend that you check out her books via amazon.com (look up by Author) and you too will be inspired. Hopeton Smalling
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Theresa is a creative, resourceful and innovative person. Since arriving to the Albany campus, I found her to be the hardest working individual in her department. There were many circumstances that would seem insurmountable for an average colleague, but Theresa made things happen! God has truly blessed her to be a talented beacon of light to all exposed to her gifts.
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