Currently (just to clarify), this is still just a hobby. Since Dec., 2016 I've been snapping scores of photos of all types (over 1000 so far) on my smart phone, of atmosphere and background, featuring restaurants and fast food chain locales, civic and community centers, nightclubs (including Casey's Tavern, where I perform every Sunday evening), department and smaller stores, convenience marts, banks, post offices, auto repair shops, gas stations, public art such as the Freedom Sculpture in… Show more Currently (just to clarify), this is still just a hobby. Since Dec., 2016 I've been snapping scores of photos of all types (over 1000 so far) on my smart phone, of atmosphere and background, featuring restaurants and fast food chain locales, civic and community centers, nightclubs (including Casey's Tavern, where I perform every Sunday evening), department and smaller stores, convenience marts, banks, post offices, auto repair shops, gas stations, public art such as the Freedom Sculpture in Century City, and the West LA Regional Branch Library. Some people have told me I have a good eye for the lens. I'd love to get work snapping atmosphere pics such as of home interiors for realtors, with my "key element." Meanwhile, my Google Maps photos have over 22,500,000 views to date!Why would I take such photos?...I discovered I could upload them to Google Maps, and I became a Local Guide in 2017, uploading tons of photos, writing many reviews, and answering 100's of questions Google poses to me about all the places I visit and/or that I frequent regular (I allow myself to be tracked). About 10 are now Feature photos. It's very enjoyable and I'd like to try and make this more than a hobby if possible, so I got a fictitious business name and published it for 4 weeks in a newspaper. See "Google Local Guide" for more information on what I do. I'm a Level 8, currently about 1/8 of the way toward becoming a Level 9.I know that I I should have more equipment in order to establish some more credibility, so I'm thinking of a 360 degree camera - a Ricoh S model. This would open up a new world of photography and be enjoyable, if not enable me to approach realtors, startup restaurateurs, etc. As of Nov., 2022, I haven't bought equipment, as other priorities such as tending to my now-deceased mother's needs came first. (She was in long-term skilled nursing care from 2017-Feb. 2021 when she passed away at nearly 95, of complications from Alzheimer's and other ailments.) Show less

Since April, 2012, I've been providing administrative office professional services in the pest control industry, a State of California regulated industry. This includes maintaining and updating the job schedule and "To Do"​ list; preparing, proofreading and editing termite reports and other documents; handling mail; preparing and mailing fumigation bill and other payments; setting up files; tracking incoming and outgoing checks; monitoring and paying monthly, quarterly and yearly dues owed… Show more Since April, 2012, I've been providing administrative office professional services in the pest control industry, a State of California regulated industry. This includes maintaining and updating the job schedule and "To Do"​ list; preparing, proofreading and editing termite reports and other documents; handling mail; preparing and mailing fumigation bill and other payments; setting up files; tracking incoming and outgoing checks; monitoring and paying monthly, quarterly and yearly dues owed according to schedule (including those related to state compliance requirements), scanning and copying; purchasing office supplies; and in general, providing as-needed office help.The above is related to the sole proprietorship run by my husband, Tony - "The Termite King,"​ which has grown greatly in success since 2013, becoming a popular "go to"​ termite control business in & around The Beach Cities as well as Torrance. He's at www.thetermiteking.com and/or http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-termite-king-redondo-beach, where he has 5-star reviews! Please consider contacting him via his site or by getting in touch with me on LinkedIn. Show less

For vocalist/hand percussionist/bandleader Andy - also our booker - I: a) perform on piano or keyboard with or w/o key bass, in duos to quintets; b) rehearse at my home, & help choose new songs & keys; c) coordinate band personnel & work out details & logistics; d) prepare lead sheets & run copies; e) organize, maintain, & update chart binders & song lists; & e) create flyers & upload event listings.- - - - - - -Another future public engagement will be added when we have one -… Show more For vocalist/hand percussionist/bandleader Andy - also our booker - I: a) perform on piano or keyboard with or w/o key bass, in duos to quintets; b) rehearse at my home, & help choose new songs & keys; c) coordinate band personnel & work out details & logistics; d) prepare lead sheets & run copies; e) organize, maintain, & update chart binders & song lists; & e) create flyers & upload event listings.- - - - - - -Another future public engagement will be added when we have one - hopefully, at Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio again. Our latest engagement is a private event in the Bel Air area on Saturday evening, Nov. 12, 2022, which will feature our quintet.- - - - - - -Feel free to share this link - e-mail to contacts, add as a LinkedIn update, post on FB, tweet, put on Instagram or Snapchat, etc. It's an Andy Cowan parody, and he created the movie shortly after he recorded our Spring, '17 performance. Patrons' hearty laughter is in the background!https://youtu.be/cjm4QzamY80FIRST LADY IS A TRUMP (satiric spin on Lady is a Tramp)ANDY COWAN - lyric writer, vocals, Cajon percussionNINA BECK - pianoMIKE FLICK - bassLARRY FELDMAN - guitarLive at The Barkley, South Pasadena, Saturday, May 13, 2017Trump tweet cartoon by Dan McConnell/Andy Cowan- Please know that it's meant as pure entertainment, not as a judgment of anyone's political views.- - - - -Nailing the sound and intelligence of Sinatra and Tony Bennett, more than a Frank Sinatra tribute group, they succeed by making the music their own. For swinging interpretations of the classic American Songbook and jazz standards, scatting, comedic parodies, tasty originals, and even a blues rendition of an Oscar-winning Dylan tune, audiences seek out this group and keep coming back for more. Show less

The DBA for "All Key'd Up" was created as a variation of the spelling of the word "keyed." The word references the keys of a piano, since I'm a pianist and vocalist (I also play flute); but also, most people view me as a "keyed up" person, so it made sense to me. I've had a variety of individual gigs and one steady gig under this name over the decades. I'm currently performing for a few Sunrise Senior Living and Oakmont's Ivy Park communities as a solo pianist, which is rewarding, and two… Show more The DBA for "All Key'd Up" was created as a variation of the spelling of the word "keyed." The word references the keys of a piano, since I'm a pianist and vocalist (I also play flute); but also, most people view me as a "keyed up" person, so it made sense to me. I've had a variety of individual gigs and one steady gig under this name over the decades. I'm currently performing for a few Sunrise Senior Living and Oakmont's Ivy Park communities as a solo pianist, which is rewarding, and two Activities and Volunteer Coordinators have utilized my "All Key'd Up" name in their performance announcements for me. Show less

(Most of this is also described above.)NINA BECK attended the High School of Music & Art in NYC, and studied with the famed late John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet at The City College of New York where she graduated with a BA, Magna Cum Laude. Nina has been steadily performing 1920s through '40s American Songbook standards, jazz favorites, and occasionally also, some classic old-school pop, rock, & easy listening from the 1950s to ’80s around L.A. for over 35 years on piano & vocals… Show more (Most of this is also described above.)NINA BECK attended the High School of Music & Art in NYC, and studied with the famed late John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet at The City College of New York where she graduated with a BA, Magna Cum Laude. Nina has been steadily performing 1920s through '40s American Songbook standards, jazz favorites, and occasionally also, some classic old-school pop, rock, & easy listening from the 1950s to ’80s around L.A. for over 35 years on piano & vocals, both solo and with groups from small combos to big bands.Since March, 2008, Nina has been the steady pianist at Casey's Tavern, Canoga Park on Sunday evenings, 6-9 PM, with the Jelly Roll Jazz Band, now led by fine wind player Ted Carmely, in which she plays upright piano and sings a couple of tunes. Other members: Les Benedict, Curt Sletten, Mike Flick, and Michael Rosen. Sadly, Woody passed away in April, 2022.For 4 years, Nina also played at Casey's on Saturday evenings with Evie & All That Jazz featuring Evie Fiorani, lead vocalist, 7-string guitarist Jerry Case (Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, etc.) and 3 other fine musicians. That band's steady engagement ended on April 30, 2022.Nina has studied piano with numerous artists of world renown, and took private songwriting lessons with the late Jack Segal, composer of the well-known “When Sunny Gets Blue” and "Scarlet Ribbons."​ As a songwriter, Nina has two published original songs (country crossover, and country rock - recorded by talented vocalist Dainel Jackson), and she collaborates with drummer, singer, guitarist, & BMI songwriter Joe Barile, formerly with the Ventures and Shango - and they've written over 20 retro swing, Latin, pop jazz, and pop rock songs, some of which they've performed on gigs together. Show less

On Dec. 14, 2014, I was hired as a half-time (20 hrs./week) Messenger Clerk for the City of Los Angeles Library Department. My duties were similar to my job as As-Needed Messenger Clerk, but I was based at the West LA Regional Branch Library. Along with collecting, scanning, sorting, and routing library materials, shelving, neatening shelves and study areas, and assisting patrons, I also logged in, stamped and dated newspapers; put out 2 flags; and updated spine labels on non-fiction books.… Show more On Dec. 14, 2014, I was hired as a half-time (20 hrs./week) Messenger Clerk for the City of Los Angeles Library Department. My duties were similar to my job as As-Needed Messenger Clerk, but I was based at the West LA Regional Branch Library. Along with collecting, scanning, sorting, and routing library materials, shelving, neatening shelves and study areas, and assisting patrons, I also logged in, stamped and dated newspapers; put out 2 flags; and updated spine labels on non-fiction books. I got some Circulation ("Circ") desk training, so I provided basic back-up coverage such as checking out materials. Several times, I helped set up and monitor the conference room for movies and live performances. Although my first supervisor, who helped me navigate and complete the various new hire documents for Human Resources, transferred to another branch, all went well subsequently, and my most current supervisor was a Library Assistant who transferred to the branch from the Central Library. I've taken many required intranet tutorials as part of mandatory training. A City Library System holiday party was held most years excluding COVID years, and 2015's was at the Central Library at 630 W. Fifth St. in downtown L.A. This unique library, with its many floors accessible not only via elevator, but also via escalators that go both above and below street level, is worth visiting by everyone. In 2018, a huge City of L.A. Library Department event was held at the L.A. Convention Center called "We're All In," which is where I had presented my TED talk as described in my profile.Securing this position was very fortunate. It's very nice to be retired, though. Show less

At a maximum of 39 hours every 2 weeks, I supported public branch libraries in the Western Area by sorting and shelving books of all types in English, Spanish, and Persian; CDs, DVDs, videos, books on CD and cassette; magazines, newspapers, and other materials, neatening shelves and study areas, and assisting patrons. Often, I show my "care" for the books by providing minor repairs. My work requires knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification. I've also learned about the many categories… Show more At a maximum of 39 hours every 2 weeks, I supported public branch libraries in the Western Area by sorting and shelving books of all types in English, Spanish, and Persian; CDs, DVDs, videos, books on CD and cassette; magazines, newspapers, and other materials, neatening shelves and study areas, and assisting patrons. Often, I show my "care" for the books by providing minor repairs. My work requires knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification. I've also learned about the many categories such as biographies; language study; mysteries; reference; science fiction; short stories; Westerns; graphic novels ("comics"); children's fiction, non-fiction, and picture books; young adult fiction; etc. - even large type books! And, I re-shelve misfiled materials. I'm busy all the time, so the shifts go by quickly!After being hired, I had semi-steady assignments, at 30-39 hours per 2 weeks, in many branches especially West LA and Pacific Palisades (although I started out at Venice). Other branches at which I worked included Brentwood, Mar Vista, Palms-Rancho, Westchester-Loyola Village, and Westwood. This job provided a great way to keep English and math skills sharp and the body active. As of September, 2013 I became based at the West LA regional branch, on Santa Monica Blvd. The staff here was nice to work with, and it was nice to enjoy what you do.Contributing to the cause of public libraries was a rewarding aspect of this job. Libraries are a prime example of how folks less fortunate can have a place to go in the daytime and use the free computers to find some enjoyment on the internet - reading, researching, or just being entertained. As long as they're quiet and well-behaved, they can stay as long as the library is open. But the library staff is trained to do some "diffusing" as necessary, and each often, there were incidents that occurred. If and when transient folks asked for my help, I was polite and genial. We all deserve as much. Show less

Nina Beck is a detail-oriented Administrative Secretary who gives engineers and other professional people the freedom to work confidently and get the job done."From the corporation's site: "Since 1960 The Aerospace Corporation has operated a federally funded research and development center in support of national-security, civil and commercial space programs. We're applying the leading technologies and the brightest minds in the industry to meet the challenges of space."Nina… Show more Nina Beck is a detail-oriented Administrative Secretary who gives engineers and other professional people the freedom to work confidently and get the job done."From the corporation's site: "Since 1960 The Aerospace Corporation has operated a federally funded research and development center in support of national-security, civil and commercial space programs. We're applying the leading technologies and the brightest minds in the industry to meet the challenges of space."Nina supported 20 electrical engineers (MTS) including a supervisor, arranging travel, preparing expense reports, check requests, visit clearance requests, purchase requisitions and a myriad of other forms; expertly proofreading and editing technical reports; compiling monthly department highlights; answering manager's phone; routing mail; arranging meetings; coordinating moves and deliveries; monitoring time sheets; etc. She strove for "process improvement" by frequently mentoring engineers in time keeping, travel booking, expense reporting, and other office procedures, helping to streamline work flow.From January through February 2012, Nina supported as many as 40 engineers while a fellow secretary covered another department. Talk about "multi-tasking"!Addendum: After being included in the company's mass layoff in March, 2012 and taking the early retirement option, Nina regularly attended Right Management's seminars which offer resume development, career/skills assessment tools, and interview and networking techniques. These beneficial sessions also helped open up awareness of various work pursuit options. Also, Nina types reports for her husband Tony, who has multi-faceted skills, as he continues to grow and expand his high-quality termite control business, The Termite King, based in Redondo Beach. As of early 2016, he has a shop and several regular helpers. Please check out his site, www.thetermiteking.com, and/or contact Nina if you'd like to be put in touch with him! Thank you. Show less

At the former Northrop Corporation I served as a "gal Friday" of sorts in the Graphics Automated Presentations Department, where skilled graphics personnel used Dicomed equipment and other specialized computer equipment of the 1980's to create animated and automated graphics I typed forms, kept track of jobs, coordinated pickups and deliveries, scheduled meetings, and answered phones for the department director, whose name was (yes, it's true!) Bruce Lee!! My stint ended due to job cutbacks… Show more At the former Northrop Corporation I served as a "gal Friday" of sorts in the Graphics Automated Presentations Department, where skilled graphics personnel used Dicomed equipment and other specialized computer equipment of the 1980's to create animated and automated graphics I typed forms, kept track of jobs, coordinated pickups and deliveries, scheduled meetings, and answered phones for the department director, whose name was (yes, it's true!) Bruce Lee!! My stint ended due to job cutbacks in 11/86. Show less