Kathryn Burfield
Leonardtown
Summary
Dynamic professional experienced in community building and athletic program management. Skilled in budget management and event coordination, consistently exceeding recruitment and retention goals. Ready to leverage skills in fostering relationships and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to enhancing student engagement through innovative programming and strategic planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Research Specialist
Best, Best & Krieger
Washington
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive data collection for legal research projects.
- Utilized specialized software for data entry and document management.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for legal teams.
- Implemented efficient processes for maintaining client databases and records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for collecting and analyzing data.
Athletic Director/Coach
Father Andrew White, S.j. School
Leonardtown
10.2021 - Current
- Basketball, Track, Cross Country Coach
- Places orders for sporting goods equipment and maintains accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Promotes effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes.
- Reviews student grades for eligibility reasons and collects paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Schedules and coordinates events and activities.
- Plans programs of events and schedules of activities.
- Developed athletic programs that promote student engagement and teamwork.
- Organized fundraising efforts to support athletic programs and facilities in excess of $25,000.
Secretary/Board Treasurer
Southern Maryland Youth Basketball League
Leonardtown
10.2021 - Current
- Created and maintained game schedule for 55 teams over four counties.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating league events and tournaments.
- Maintained accurate records of player registrations and team rosters.
- Supported the recruitment of volunteers to assist with league operations.
- Utilized scheduling software to streamline practice and game logistics efficiently.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
Homemaker/ Military Spouse
Self
Norfolk
05.2006 - Current
- Raising four children aged 19, 17, 14 and 6 years old, military spouse supporting 27 year US Navy career
Admissions Coordinator/ Military Liaison
St. Pius X School
Norfolk
08.2016 - 08.2023
- Answered application and enrollment inquiries from public via telephone or email.
- Conducted walk-in and scheduled facility tours for prospective students.
- Coordinated with admission team to schedule admission and recruitment programs.
- Explained school policies and enrollment process to students and families.
- Identified students at-risk for academic failure, developing and implementing strategies to drive student success.
- Participated in school retention efforts by maintaining productive contact with active students through graduation.
- Met or exceeded retention/ recruitment expectations every year.
Assistant Athletic Director/ Basketball Coach
St. Pius X School
Norfolk
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Led team to season championship.
- Managed daily operations of athletic programs and events.
- Developed schedules for teams, practices, and facilities usage.
- Oversaw budget management for athletic departments and programs.
Preschool Teacher
St. Pius X School
Norfolk
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Business Owner
Aulilia, Inc.
Norfolk
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Maintained budget to consistently keep within monetary parameters.
- Oversaw and developed strategic marketing and promotional plans for new product roll-outs.
- Conducted market research studies and competitive analysis to evaluate current market trends and price strategies.
Administrative Assistant
Dr. John Kling
Alexandria
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Northrop Grumman
Newport News
08.2002 - 11.2003
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Prepared field reports and performed process control analysis and verified compliance with local, state and federal operating regulations.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
- Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05.2002
Child Development Associate - Preschool Ages 3-5
Successful Solutions
Online07.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Rapport/ Community Building
- Application Review
- Report Preparation
- Process Management
- Records Maintenance
- Database Management
- Student Transcript Reviews
- Budget Management
- Large Scale Event Management
Accomplishments
Led the efforts at St. Pius X School in 2019 to become a fully accredited Purple Star School (excellence in military support). Also led the process to become accredited in 2022.
Timeline
Data Research Specialist
Best, Best & Krieger
09.2023 - Current
Athletic Director/Coach
Father Andrew White, S.j. School
10.2021 - Current
Secretary/Board Treasurer
Southern Maryland Youth Basketball League
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Athletic Director/ Basketball Coach
St. Pius X School
10.2016 - 12.2020
Admissions Coordinator/ Military Liaison
St. Pius X School
08.2016 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
St. Pius X School
08.2016 - 12.2019
Business Owner
Aulilia, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2018
Homemaker/ Military Spouse
Self
05.2006 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Dr. John Kling
01.2004 - 06.2005
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Northrop Grumman
08.2002 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's College
Child Development Associate - Preschool Ages 3-5
Successful Solutions