Type Of Business:
Not-for-profit program
Marketing Area:
26 of the 55 West Virginia Counties
Expertise:
Database management; Business and computer instruction of adult learners; Technical writing; Preparation of instructional materials; Public speaking and workshop presentation; Supervision of all levels in a postsecondary educational setting
Major Product/SVS:
Assist underrepresented 9th through 12th graders to achieve their dreams of obtaining a four-year college degree or higher levels of education
Favorite Business Publication:
Database Trends and Applications; InformationWeek Information Technology Security White papers; Currents Business Edition
Hobbies/Sports:
Crafts; Needlepoint; Crocheting; Knitting; Watching NASCAR; Watching Pittsburgh Steelers football; Spending time with Abby Layne, a full-blooded Beagle and Sassy Jane, a full-blooded short-hair domestic cat
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Management, Emphasis in Personnel Management, West Virginia University; Associate in Applied Science, Emphasis in Computer Science, Herkimer County Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Independent Member, Microsoft Advisory; Board Member, InformationWeek Online Community; CIO Peer2Peer Research Panel; Member, Biltmore's Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals (2010-2011); Member, Who’s Who in Business (1992)
Place of Birth:
Williamsport PA
Work History:
Information Systems Specialist, WV Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA); Database Administrator, West Virginia University; Technical Specialist, Department of Energy; Teacher for Adult Learners, Private College; Social Security Administration; Temporary Employee, Computer Services Division, West Virginia University (1972-1974); Student Worker, Herkimer County Community College
Career Achievements:
Biltmore Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals (2011-2012); Nominee Teacher of the Year; Member of Safety Team, WV Extension Service; 100-percent Compliance During Building Evacuations; Workshop Presenter, Technology Conferences (Three National Level, One International Level, and One State Level); Workshop Presenter, Education-Related Conference (State Level)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was at the graduation of her first class of adult learners, when several of them told her that they had succeeded well beyond expectations.
Charity:
Former Emergency Medical Technician; International Essential Tremors Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and the strong work ethic instilled in her from a very young age by her parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she took classes in computer science. The field of computer technology intrigued her and she has stayed in this one field for over 20 years. At the time she entered the computer technology field, there were very few females working as computer specialists and now there are more females than males. She has witnessed the progression from rooms full of tape-driven systems to computer servers for the storage and manipulation of data.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Bartron is a professional technologist specializing in database creation and maintenance. She maintains a database containing more than 4,000 records for the WV Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) students, program graduates, teachers, staff, and local governing board members. Many of our program graduates are practicing doctors and nurses. She is a skilled presenter and public speaker at the national and state level. She has 11-plus years teaching adult learners.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the database and completing data analytics; Data security; Group and one-on-one computer hardware and software training; Handling computer hardware and software research and purchase; Computer hardware and software troubleshooting
Education Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, Office (2007); High Level Security Clearance
Awards/Honors:
Cambridge Who's Who VIP (2011-2012); Biltmore Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals (2011-2012); Who's Who in Business (1996)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Bartron would like to open her own business and train adults about basic computer skills. There are few places where adult learners can obtain the training they need in order to fill entry-level data entry positions. She would also like to help the senior citizens who would like to learn how to use the Internet, e-mail, and the social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.)