A Richmond, Virginia native, Beatrice (Bea) Burton grew up in the Fulton area of the city and completed her public school studies in 1964 where she graduated from Armstrong High School. She continued her education through studies at Computeach, Inc., Computer Professional Training Center, Management Science America Inc., (Atlanta, GA); Process Management Institute, (Newnan, GA); and J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. She is also certified as a Professional Development Trainer.

For the past 33 years, Miss Burton has been employed by Tredegar Film Products Corporation as a Senior Accounting Analyst specializing in international accounting.

As a Senior Accounting Analyst, she is responsible for monitoring, reconciling and preparing account analyses, producing financial reports, performing month-end closing processes, managing a fleet of company-owned vehicles, preparing tax schedules and performing financial functions for the U.S., the Netherlands, Brazil, China, Hungary and Italy. She also reviews and approves accounts payable processed by the division and maintains a payroll interface system.

Miss Burton is an active member of  St. Paul’s Catholic Church. She has participated in many bowl-a-thons to raise funds for Junior Achievement and The Children's Hospital.

Since being elected District IV Vice President, Beatrice has added another outstanding accomplishment to her life. She joined Toastmasters International and is now President of Voices of Confidence / Toastmasters International.
 

She enjoys traveling, bowling, reading, making latch hook rugs and collecting signature clocks. As a means of giving back to her community, she offers free services as a Notary Public for the Commonwealth-at-large.

Beatrice’s ABWA Profile

National Level Accomplishments

2007-2008 District IV Vice President
2007 District IV Spring Conference Business Expo Director,
        Norfolk VA
2006 National Publishing Committee, Anaheim, CA
2004 National Convention Treasurer, Richmond, VA
2000 National Convention Bid Committee, Richmond, VA
1994 National Nominating Committee Chairperson, Denver, CO
1994 East Central Spring Conference, Exhibits Chairperson,

        Williamsburg, VA
1992 National Convention Credentials Committee, Washington, DC
1992 Capital STRUT Observer, Washington, DC

National Conferences

Attended 13 National Conventions/Conferences and 16 Spring Conferences

Area Council Level Accomplishments

Chairperson
Treasurer
ABW Day Chairperson

Chapter Level Accomplishments

18-year member of Cavalier Chapter, Richmond, VA
Chapter President
Chapter Vice President
Chapter Treasurer (2 terms)
Committee Chairperson: Business Associate, Fundraising, Audit, Becoming A Woman Program, Budget

Honors

Inner Circle member

2002 Richmond Area Council Scholarship Award
2000 Richmond Area Council Friendship Award
1995 Chapter Woman of the Year
1994 Chapter Delegate
1994 Richmond Area Council Leadership Award