CMC Bios - Mary Beck White-Sutton

Experience & Expertise: 

Mary Beck has been in the career services profession for almost 30 years, with over 20 years supporting students pursuing management consulting. She enjoys gaining an understanding of an individual's strengths, values, interests, and goals, and helping them to explore careers that align with these insights. Mary Beck collaborates with students to develop strategic plans for achieving their objectives, while also guiding them through resume and cover letter creation, relationship building, and interview preparation. She also invests significant time in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with consulting firms that recruit at Fuqua. Mary Beck values giving back and is active in community engagement both in Durham and beyond.

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s in Counseling and Development (Higher Education Administration), George Mason University
• Bachelor’s in Social Work, University of Georgia
• Pursuing certification as a Gallup CliftonStrengths coach
• Participating in Duke Health & Wellness Coach Training, with the goal of National Board certification (NBHWC)

Top 5 CliftonStrengths: 

1. Communication
2. Woo
3. Arranger
4. Positivity
5. Activator

Fun Fact:

Mary Beck loves playing amateur sleuth while diving into British mysteries and espionage stories, and she cherishes spending time outdoors with family and friends.