Rooster_Ties Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Hey all. Sorry I've been so scarce of late (like practically most of the last two years) -- but I've been busy acclimating to the Washington DC area since moving here almost 22 months ago (my wife’s job brought us here). Over the first year here, I went through a traditional job search of sorts – and I landed a few concurrent part-time things, but nothing as exciting as my latest news... The week before last I landed my absolute DREAM job – maybe one of the most exciting opportunities in my entire (semi-randomly unfolding) career. For going on 18 years (since I first visited in 1996), my favorite museum anywhere has been the National Building Museum (NBM) – the nation's premier museum devoted to Architecture, Design, Engineering, Construction, and Urban Planning. It’s located here in Washington – and before moving here, I used to visit NBM every 2-3 years (without fail!), whenever I'd tag along on my wife's work trips to DC. Well, after volunteering extensively for 6 months at NBM, and then working as a part-time staff member since last November in their Visitor Services department (helping manage volunteers, and coordinating group tours), I am now about to head off into an entirely new adventure, as… Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of the Museum. My role also includes being the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees. I'll also get to work with nearly every department across the entire organization, on a variety of projects over time. Any of you who know me, know my two biggest passions are Music and Architecture. I’ve been able to pursue many musical interests over the years (as a fan, collector, performer, and self-proclaimed artistic director on a home-grown jazz concert series) – but MUCH less so Architecture (and never career-wise, especially for an avowed “generalist” like me). Needless to say, I'm over the moon with excitement about this – something I could have scarcely even imagined last year. This is the sort of role I’m naturally drawn to (for instance, I’m usually the second banana on every committee I’ve ever served on, pulling together materials, creating presentations, and managing logistics). To have this kind of opportunity (at this level) – and especially for THIS organization – is really about as close to a “dream job” as I can imagine. There, that's my long-awaited update! BTW, this first picture below is similar to the view just a few feet from my office on the 4th floor… Edited April 29, 2013 by Rooster_Ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Congrats, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Well if it can't be President of the Andrew Hill Fan Club, it's the next best thing. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 WOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Fantastic news! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Congratulations! Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertoart Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wow. Enthusiasm and passion go a long way. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'm very happy for you. The museum looks incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Cool beans! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Nice one Rooster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 That place looks beautiful; and you're beautifully placed within it! Congratulations and good luck fo the future. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Great news - well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Congratulations! The place looks stunning, the job looks very interesting. You'll be doing great! Very glad for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I've been wondering how your move was going! Great news and welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Congratulations. Looks like a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thanks everyone! NBM is located fairly close to the National Mall (about 4 blocks north of the National Gallery of Art) -- or about a 10-15 minute walk from the U.S. Capitol or Union Station. Couple more pics to share. My office is in the far upper right-hand corner of the second picture, on the 4th (top) floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Good For You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very cool!! :tup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 What a job! And what a building! Must pay a visit to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Congratulations on the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed S Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Sounds like a great job! Nice work and best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Congrats! What a great interior, too! (Now you just need to start a concert series in the building and you'd be able to take care of both interests. ) Edited April 29, 2013 by alankin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 All the best to you, Tom! I'll close my eyes and envision your office view when I'm back in my office landscape tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Congratulations Rooster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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