Get to Know Linden Reid

Explain your job in 50 words or less:

I’m an event planner in Space Reservations, so I schedule, plan, and reserve all events at Beckman, including conferences, talks, symposiums, seminars, meetings, and retreats. I also manage all parking spaces, catering, and associated equipment for events.

How long have you worked at Beckman?

3 months

What do you like to do in your free time?

Fiber art (spinning, knitting), gardening, woodworking

Tell me about your passion for art:

My passion for art came from my mom – she was a technical theatre teacher and I grew up making sets, costumes, and props with her. I worked for a museum exhibit design company fabricating exhibits for almost two years before coming to Beckman, and someday I hope to work in museum design.

What excites you about Beckman?

Their willingness to collaborate with other scientific institutions to bring better science to Beckman

Favorite C-U restaurant? 

KoFusion