Docent resume examples for 2025
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Work Experience Docent, Zoological Society-San Diego - San Diego, CA 2019 Provided fun and educational tours to adults and kids. Scheduled events/tours for investors, VIP's, and local media channels, creating alternative sources of revenue. Engage with zoo patrons to educate them on the natural history of the animals and their status in the wild. conducted tours with children and parents Provided historical information about the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio Scheduled tours for large groups, and VIP guest. Docent, Zoological Society-San Diego - San Diego, CA 2018 - 2019 Provided fun and educational tours to adults and kids. Scheduled events/tours for investors, VIP's, and local media channels, creating alternative sources of revenue. Engaged guests using dialogue and inquiry to talk about the Aquarium's exhibits and preservation initiatives. Led tours of campus galleries to 4 graders from local schools - Created lesson plans and performed exhibition research Work Study Student, California State University - Chico, CA 2017 - 2018 Managed call center and provided customer service. Delivered superior customer service in the operation of the front desk at the high-traffic Student Life & Development Department. Time management, data entry, interpersonal and organizational communication, research, event planning. Conduct Internet and library research according to client assignments and expectations. Skills Education High School Diploma 2017 - 2017 |
Art Museum Docent Resume
Brenda Gonzalez Art Museum Docent Experience Art Museum Docent 2017 LaSalle SchoolPhiladelphia, PA • Educated aquarium guests on the importance of oceanic conservation, and answered questions concerning the species on display • Engage with zoo patrons to educate them on the natural history of the animals and their status in the wild. • Helped develop the mission statement for a mixed media art show. • Lecture programs on history, chess, astronomy, natural history, classical music, art. • Designed ART tours, based on interest, developed activities for specific age groups. • Communicate with security staff and operation personnel via radio as necessary. Art Museum Docent 2016 - 2017 Magic ServicesPhiladelphia, PA • Compiled and developed advertising information for the museum and special events. • Photographed artifacts for documentation in the art database. • Led instruction for 6 art classes/week; motivated students to think creatively and identified exhibitions for student participation. Assistant (Part-Time) 2015 - 2016 Potomac High SchoolWashington, DC • Arranged travel and reimbursements, schedule, and correspondence for department chair. • Project management and file maintenance. • Addressed customer questions and concerns on the sales floor to increase capture rate percentage. Skills Natural History Timely Fashion Art History Communication Front Office Internet Conference Calls Medical Supplies Administrative Functions Recreational Activities Education Associate's Degree Business 2014 - 2016 Strayer UniversityWashington, DC |
Museum Docent Resume
Skills Front Office Aquarium Literature Reviews Guest Service Public Speaking Lab Equipment PI Tour Groups Conduct Tours Natural History Employment History Museum Docent 2019 The Phillips CollectionWashington, DC • Provided visitor services during day-to-day operations and events. • Provided security during special events. • Introduced and promoted exhibitions, special events and outreach programs to the public. • Led school tours to encourage lively dialogue with K-12 students about artwork in the museum • Provided accurate information about the museum and the collection to the public. • Presented accurate information about the history of the museum and the collection during private and public tours. Docent 2017 - 2019 HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES REAL ESTATEBoston, MA • Conducted educational tours in an historic house in Salem, MA • led tours, trained incoming docents and greeted guests into the aquarium Research Internship 2015 - 2016 University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL • Performed deep, bottom-up fundamental analysis of over 12 insurance stocks in Greater China. • Research and Development: Several research projects involved in vaccine development against TB and Bioterrorism threats. Education Master's Degree History 2016 - 2017 University of Massachusetts BostonBoston, MA Bachelor's Degree History 2012 - 2015 University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA |
How to write a docent resume
Craft a resume summary statement
Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in docent-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
Hiring managers spend under a minute reviewing resumes on average. This means your summary needs to demonstrate your value quickly and show why you are the perfect fit for the docent position.Hi, I'm Zippi, your job search robot. Let me write a first draft of your summary statement.
List the right project manager skills
Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a docent resume:
- Natural History
- Public Speaking
- Front Desk
- Educational Programs
- Aquarium
- Museum Visitors
- Conduct Tours
- K-12
- Museum Events
- Public Tours
- Museum Exhibits
- Public Events
- Art History
- Art Museum
- Museum Tours
- Historic Sites
- Museum Gift Shop
- Art Gallery
- Museum Guests
- Educational Tours
- Educate Visitors
- Zoo Animals
- Zoo Visitors
- Education Animals
- Permanent Collection
- Children Ages
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How to structure your work experience
Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.
Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the docent.
How to write docent experience bullet points
Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:
- Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
- Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
- Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.
Here are examples from great docent resumes:
Work History Example #1
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
YMCA
- Performed rescues and first-aid according to demands of adverse situations.
- Emphasized importance of interaction and communication between parents and students.
- Certified First Aid, Certified CPR, WSI Coaching assistant and arts and crafts coordinator at children's summer camp.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and students CPR certified
- Obtained and maintained certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, O2.
Work History Example #2
Docent
Queen Creek AZ
- Conducted a safety orientation for customers on a daily basis, which later increased my communication abilities.
- Opened communication with prospective students as a resource for further information
- Conducted Tours of Aquarium Addressed Questions from Visitors
- Guided daily tours throughout the aquarium of up to 15 visitors Mastered knowledge of California's common intertidal organisms
- Conducted workshop on Relationships and Sexual Health by facilitating a discussion about proper Facebook dating etiquette.
Work History Example #3
Docent
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Utilized creative techniques to instruct freshman-level college preparatory mathematics and senior-level college transitional mathematics.
- Conducted Tours of Aquarium Addressed Questions from Visitors
- Provided educational counseling to lower socioeconomic status children in mathematics and literature arts.
- Worked on various contracted projects in the departments of Anthropology, Paleobiology, and Ornithology.
- Docented at Mmuseumm and did research and book-keeping for Alex Kalman.
Work History Example #4
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Part-Time)
YMCA
- Performed rescues and first-aid according to demands of adverse situations.
- Certified lifeguard, developed curriculum and taught all ages swim classes, maintained safety and cleanliness of facilities.
- Certified yearly in lifeguard training, which included life saving techniques.
- Certified Life Guard, Swim Instructor, Coach Basic Life Support, CPR.
- Certified First Aid, Certified CPR, WSI Coaching assistant and arts and crafts coordinator at children's summer camp.
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Add an education section to your resume
Here is the best way to format your education section:
- Display your highest degree first.
- If you graduated over 5 years ago, put this section at the bottom of your resume. If you lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
- If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education.
- If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
High School Diploma
2017 - 2017
Highlight your docent certifications on your resume
If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.
Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your docent resume:
- Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)