Sharon Lee Burton

**** ******* **** **********, ** 22308

Objective: Use a proven record of leadership, management and strong interpersonal

talents to strengthen and enhance customer service oriented organizations as an

Administrative Assistant and Event Organizer.

Summary: Department of the Navy (DON) Senior Executive, politically astute, with

a history of successfully leading high profile - high performing

organizations and programs at the top levels of government. An earned

reputation for the ability to build international and domestic coalitions,

think and execute strategically. Experience includes:

• • Ombudsman

Leader/Mentor

• • International Relations

Educator

• • Business Management

Executive Assistant

• Microsoft certified (2014)

Accomplishments:

Leader/Mentor Exercised leadership and mentoring ability

through various roles from Court

Appointed Special Advocate for juveniles

ensuring medical and social service

support, to athletic coaching at the high

school level to being a respected and

sought out recognized and licensed U.S.

and International Equestrian Official.

Ombudsman Sole liaison for this 700 member Navy

command supporting their families during

a tragedy that killed 23 crew members.

Coordinated with appropriate Navy

authorities to ensure emergency financial

aid, counseling and funeral support services

were made available within hours of the

event for all surviving family members as

well as families of surviving crew.

Educator Accomplished and recognized leading

Virginia equestrian instructor for clients of

multiple levels including those competing

at the national/international level and for

therapeutic horseback riding for disabled

students requiring special attention and

focus resulting from but not limited to

autism, processing disorders, Multiple

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Sharon Lee Burton

2602 Stirrup Lane Alexandria, VA 22308

Sclerosis and other physical or mental

disabilities.

International Relations Official’s coordinator for Seoul Olympics

organizing committee providing

comprehensive logistics service support for

International Olympic Committee officials.

This included air and lodging support,

official receptions and ground

transportation for Seoul Asian Games

(SAG) and Summer Olympic games.

Trained Korean and other foreign officials

for equestrian competitions.

Executive Assistant Assistant to the Commander, Naval Supply

Systems Command public affairs office;

senior admiral for the Navy Logistics

mission. Maintained executive calendars,

public relations events, administrative

support and social events in support of the

admiral and his staff’s official duties and

responsibilities.

Business Developed an I-billing system for small equestrian farm tracking

Management health records for 37 horses, as well as scheduling all clients and

student training. Prepared yearly calendar for horse shows and

competitions. Prepared marketing tools in print and web enabled

media to promote business capabilities to the public.

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Sharon Lee Burton

2602 Stirrup Lane Alexandria, VA 22308

KEY POSITIONS HELD

Operations Manager/Lead Instructor 1998-Present

Justice Snowden Farm Alexandria, VA

I serve as the senior equestrian instructor for this Virginia Equestrian business personally

responsible for twelve (12) students weekly who had multiple levels of ability. Prepare

lessons plans for 12 personal students weekly for clients of multiple levels. These include

clients hoping to compete at the top end of horseback riding to clients with disabilities

including autism, learning disabilities, processing disorders, hearing loss and Multiple

Sclorosis and students varying in ages from 5 to 74. Keep parents informed of monthly

progress and review goals. Maintained a spread sheet format to track health records for

37 horses to include all veterinary and farrier care. Scheduled all vet and farrier

appointments, including treating sick and injured animals. Developed an I-billing system

to enable the farm to do billing and collection via email and direct deposit. This allowed

the farm to be more efficient in keeping monthly budget goals. Prepare a yearly show

calendar for clients involved in exhibiting their horses. Transport clients to these events,

making all accommodation reservations and entries to these events. Assist clients in

purchasing and selling horses. Using various Microsoft software, include movie maker

and picture maker, created movies and pictures to develop sale DVDS and flyers as well

as uploading to social media, such as You Tube, Facebook and sales sites such as Virginia

Equestrian, Equine.com and Dreamhorse.com.

Court Appointed Special Advocate, OCT 1992-

DEC 1993

Served as a volunteer CASA to gather information on children involved in the Court

system to insure that they receive the best outcome in their cases. Coordinate with

parents, relatives, attorneys, medical professionals and many others to inform the judges

what would be in the best interest of the child.

This required 30 hours of training and averaged about 10 hours per week per case.

Monitored cases plans and court orders to see that plans were being followed. Went to

Court and kept the Court informed how the children were progressing after their hearings.

Parent/Team Liaison Cheer Dynasty AUG 2005-

APR 2007

Served as the parent team liaison for Cheer Dynasty All Stars. This job involved

coordinating travel arrangements for 3-7 teams depending on competition locations.

Making both airline and hotel reservations, collecting funds from the teams

representatives and making sure all necessary documents were collected and given to

each team’s coach. Held monthly meetings with the gym and then meet with team

representatives. Served as a chaperone on all trips having responsibility for as many as 8

athletes.

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Sharon Lee Burton

2602 Stirrup Lane Alexandria, VA 22308

Ombudsman, Department of the Navy for USS Iowa Jima (LPH 2) SEP

1990 – MAY 1991

Norfolk, VA

Served as emergency Ombudsman after original Ombudsman’s husband was killed. This

job involved coordinating many volunteers to assist family members after the tragedy

killed 23 crew members, worked with Navy League to help with paperwork to help with

emergency financial aid, coordinated with Chaplain Corps for funeral assistance and

communicate with Commanding Officer’s wife so that she could communicate with the

ships Commanding Officer, as the ship was still deployed for Desert Storm.

Officials Coordinator/ Seoul Olympics Organizing Committee AUG

1985 – MAY 1988 Seoul, Yongsan, Korea

Provided airline and hotel reservations for IOC (International Olympic

Committee) officiating at the Seoul Asian Games and Seoul Summer Games. Prepared

various receptions for same officials to include site reservations and food arrangements to

include consideration for various cultural needs and requests.

Participated and received official accreditation and licensing for FEI (Federation

Equestrian International), events. Trained Korean and other foreign volunteer officials

for the Seoul Asian Games (SAG) to assist the FEI to supply knowledgeable assistance in

Equestrian sports such as Team/Individual Dressage, Show Jumping and Three Day

Events.

Division Secretary, Naval Supply Systems Command, AUG 1978-

SEP 1980

Arlington, VA

Prepared time sheets weekly for all civilian employees in division. Prepared travel

documents and claims for the Division. Prepared correspondence for Division

Officer and Executive. Kept calendar for both Division Officer and Executive.

Maintained files for the same.

Assistant to Public Affairs Officer, Naval Supply Systems Command, SEP

1975- AUG 1978

Arlington, VA

Prepared text for Supply Corps Newsletter. Collected and maintained information to

publish Supply Corps Officer Phone/address book. Detailed to Chief of the Supply Corps

for 11 months. Maintained calendar for the Chief of the Supply Corps and his Aide.

Prepared all travel arrangements and documentation. Prepared all official correspondence

for the Chief and Aide. Maintained professional appearance of the Headquarters front

office. Arranged official social gatherings for Naval Supply Corps System

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Sharon Lee Burton

2602 Stirrup Lane Alexandria, VA 22308

Command. To include site reservations, food arrangements and Reservations. Official

photographer for Headquarters official events.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Athletic Coach, Fort Hunt Youth Cheerleading AUG 1997-

NOV 1999, Coached the middle school age cheerleading team. Provided basic

cheerleading instruction, including basic tumbling and stunting. Attended games and

clinics with the team. Coordinated all coaches for the Fort Hunt Youth Cheer Program.

Providing schedules and leadership to insure safety and structure to youth athletes.

Attended monthly Fort Hunt Youth Board meetings.

West Potomac High School Athletic Booster Board Member, August 1997 – October

2007

Participated for 10 years as an active member of the Booster Board doing varied jobs

including

PTSO liaison, Served as go-between the two Boards ensuring greater communication and

understanding between the two organizations. Served as Team Rep for Varsity Football,

Varsity Lacrosse and Varsity Cheerleading. Christmas Tree Coordinator, Ordered trees,

organized volunteers from all athletic teams to man the stand for 2 weeks, collected and

recorded all monies collected.

West Potomac High School Assistant Varsity Cheer Coach Aug-2006-2007

Served as Assistant Coach Varsity Cheer Coach participating in all practices, games and

competitions. Helped Coach the high school to their first regional appearance in schools

history. Had 4 girls make All District honors and 1 girl attaining All Region honors.

Attained coaching credentials from UCA (United Cheerleading Association) for tumbling

and stunting. Coordinated fundraising efforts and maintained all financial records for

team.

EDUCATION

1975-1979 American University 48 credits

RECOGNITION

• Licensed Federation Equestrian International (FEI)

• Licensed Virginia Equestrian Judge

SKILLS

Fairfax County Adult Education – Comprehensive Microsoft certification

References available upon request.

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