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Steve Beck

Bethesda,MD

Summary

To become a Volunteer Art Docent.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracting Specialist

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD
12.2010 - Current
  • Train diverse staff on contracting policies and systems
  • Partner with staff members in other offices (ex. Logistics, Finance) to ensure the University runs a smooth operation (bills paid on time, customers satisfied with supplies and services
  • Attend meetings on future upgrades to systems, or new policy initiatives. Represent concerns to Program Managers’ Offices. Alert managers of changes and provide courses of action to adapt to meet challenges
  • Manage/execute quarterly audit of staff operations, provide feedback to staff and brief management

Volunteer Docent and Information Desk Specialist

Smithsonian Instiution
10.2012 - Current

Caste Docent - 2019 - Present

* Tell Castle and Smithsonian History story to diverse audiences

* Adapt storytelling to virtual visitors

Information Desk Specialist 2012-Present (NMAH NMAAHC, NMNH, DWRC, and NASM)

* Interact with people of all ages and backgrounds

* Share love of museums

* Adapt presentation to each individual audience (obtain background information from guests, combine with knowledge of museums to provide tailored suggestions

* Work in fast paced and changing environment

Volunteer Client Support

Columbia Lighthouse,Nat'l Federation for the Blind
06.2015 - Current

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, 2015 - present

* Visit client weekly, go for walks, engage in conversation about current events, family

National Federal for the Blind, 2019 - present

* Visit Client Bi-weekly - assist with reading mail, bill paying, and checkbook balancing

Education

Master of Science - Management

Troy University
Hampton, VA

General Studies

Montgomery College And CC of Baltimore County
Rockville And Baltimore, MD

General Studies - Modern And Contemporary Art Design

Coursera
Virtual
09.2024

Skills

  • Adaptable Educator
  • Enthusiastic Story Teller
  • Lifelong Learner
  • Excellent Communication Skills

Timeline

Volunteer Client Support

Columbia Lighthouse,Nat'l Federation for the Blind
06.2015 - Current

Volunteer Docent and Information Desk Specialist

Smithsonian Instiution
10.2012 - Current

Contracting Specialist

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
12.2010 - Current

Master of Science - Management

Troy University

General Studies

Montgomery College And CC of Baltimore County

General Studies - Modern And Contemporary Art Design

Coursera
Steve Beck