CHICAGO, IL, July 17, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Darleen D. Burton with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Burton celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Burton dedicated 20 years of her career to government service before retiring in 1997. Employed with the Railroad Retirement Board in Chicago for 13 years, she was both an operating accountant and contract financial specialist. She previously held the roles of auditor office inspector general with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, financial operations specialist with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and cost pricing analyst and contract specialist with the United States Department of Energy. Ms. Burton was also affiliated with several other organizations as a personal secretary, accounting clerk and receptionist and continues to serve as a longtime real estate manager and investor in Chicago for close to 35 years, since 1985.
Becoming interested in real estate as a teenager, Ms. Burton did work with her father, Bernard, who owned an apartment building. Often preparing bank statements, renting apartments and managing the building, she learned a great deal about the business. Upon her father's passing, Ms. Burton was able to obtain a line of credit, which allowed her to purchase her first multi-unit building. Over time, she owned and managed three additional buildings. Ms. Burton continues to work in the industry today where she specializes in rehabilitation of properties and preparation for resale.
An alumnus of Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ms. Burton earned a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSBA) in Business Administration with a major in Accounting in 1977. In order to keep abreast of developments in her field, she maintained an affiliation with the League of Black Women and was previously a member of the National Association of Black Accountants. She has also been active with numerous civic organizations and served as the co-manager of the Federal Women's Program in Chicago between 1978 and 1979 and on the Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center women's board in Chicago between 1987 and 2013.
For excellence in her career, Ms. Burton has been recognized with a number of honors and accolades. The recipient of a 20-Year Federal Service Award in 1977, she also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Executive Boards in 1979, an Image Award from the Fred Hampton Scholarship Foundation in 1982 and a Monetary Special Service Award Certificate in 1991. A celebrated Marquis listee, Ms. Burton has been featured in the 22nd edition of Who's Who in the Midwest.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Ms. Burton has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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