Sharon Bloomquist
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Vivek Prasad
During the time of my graduation in spring 2011, I was interacting with Sharon on regular basis. I still remember that time when I was trying to complete my thesis writing, at the same time, follow through the logistical to graduate. I was really fortunate to have Sharon as our Graduate Coordinator and she proved how skilled and deeply engaged she is with her profession. She almost took my burden and followed-up with my graduation logistical, that included coordinating with registrar office etc. This was really a great help that allowed me to concentrate on my writing. Sharon, I don’t have right words to express my gratitude.
Advait Jukar
I have known Sharon as the Graduate Program Coordinator at George Mason University's Environmental Science and Policy Program. She is one of the most efficient coordinators I have worked with. Always ready with the necessary information, Sharon has helped me navigate the complex world of department procedure with ease. Sharon is well versed with department policies and communicates program news and events very effectively through many kinds of media. She is also extremely sensitive to student's needs and is very good at making sure that the graduate students in the program have get the most out of their program. I am grateful that she is working with the program here and I highly recommend her.
Vivek Prasad
During the time of my graduation in spring 2011, I was interacting with Sharon on regular basis. I still remember that time when I was trying to complete my thesis writing, at the same time, follow through the logistical to graduate. I was really fortunate to have Sharon as our Graduate Coordinator and she proved how skilled and deeply engaged she is with her profession. She almost took my burden and followed-up with my graduation logistical, that included coordinating with registrar office etc. This was really a great help that allowed me to concentrate on my writing. Sharon, I don’t have right words to express my gratitude.
Advait Jukar
I have known Sharon as the Graduate Program Coordinator at George Mason University's Environmental Science and Policy Program. She is one of the most efficient coordinators I have worked with. Always ready with the necessary information, Sharon has helped me navigate the complex world of department procedure with ease. Sharon is well versed with department policies and communicates program news and events very effectively through many kinds of media. She is also extremely sensitive to student's needs and is very good at making sure that the graduate students in the program have get the most out of their program. I am grateful that she is working with the program here and I highly recommend her.
Vivek Prasad
During the time of my graduation in spring 2011, I was interacting with Sharon on regular basis. I still remember that time when I was trying to complete my thesis writing, at the same time, follow through the logistical to graduate. I was really fortunate to have Sharon as our Graduate Coordinator and she proved how skilled and deeply engaged she is with her profession. She almost took my burden and followed-up with my graduation logistical, that included coordinating with registrar office etc. This was really a great help that allowed me to concentrate on my writing. Sharon, I don’t have right words to express my gratitude.
Advait Jukar
I have known Sharon as the Graduate Program Coordinator at George Mason University's Environmental Science and Policy Program. She is one of the most efficient coordinators I have worked with. Always ready with the necessary information, Sharon has helped me navigate the complex world of department procedure with ease. Sharon is well versed with department policies and communicates program news and events very effectively through many kinds of media. She is also extremely sensitive to student's needs and is very good at making sure that the graduate students in the program have get the most out of their program. I am grateful that she is working with the program here and I highly recommend her.
Vivek Prasad
During the time of my graduation in spring 2011, I was interacting with Sharon on regular basis. I still remember that time when I was trying to complete my thesis writing, at the same time, follow through the logistical to graduate. I was really fortunate to have Sharon as our Graduate Coordinator and she proved how skilled and deeply engaged she is with her profession. She almost took my burden and followed-up with my graduation logistical, that included coordinating with registrar office etc. This was really a great help that allowed me to concentrate on my writing. Sharon, I don’t have right words to express my gratitude.
Advait Jukar
I have known Sharon as the Graduate Program Coordinator at George Mason University's Environmental Science and Policy Program. She is one of the most efficient coordinators I have worked with. Always ready with the necessary information, Sharon has helped me navigate the complex world of department procedure with ease. Sharon is well versed with department policies and communicates program news and events very effectively through many kinds of media. She is also extremely sensitive to student's needs and is very good at making sure that the graduate students in the program have get the most out of their program. I am grateful that she is working with the program here and I highly recommend her.
Credentials
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Mason Advisor Certificate
George Mason UniversityJan, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Subject Matter Expert
George Mason UniversityJan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Customer Service Certificate
George Mason UniversityJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Customer Service Certificate
George Mason UniversityJan, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
New Supervisor Series Certificate
George Mason UniversityJan, 2008- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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FISH Hatchery Volunteer
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Jan 2023 - Present
As a volunteer, Sharon provides pertinent and interesting information to hatchery visitors, general public, and interested people at outreach events. She encourages exchanges while onsite. She applies personal skills and interests as appropriate. She stays current on watershed, salmon and hatchery issues. She is open to learning, teaching, and friendship. She interacts with the public in a positive manner. She participates at the center of the action for Salmon Days, Issaquah, WA's award-winning annual fall festival commemorating the return of the salmon to Issaquah Creek. Participates in a sense of community and fellowship with other volunteers, FISH staff, and hatchery visitors. Show less
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Board Member At-Large
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Mar 2022 - Present
Sharon’s role for her board member position is to attend monthly meetings and vote on issues involving the homeowners Sharon’s role for her board member position is to attend monthly meetings and vote on issues involving the homeowners
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Healthcare
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Human Resources Services
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Primary Caregiver for Cancer Patient
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May 2017 - Oct 2021
Primary caregiver for my husband who is a Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer patient. I have coordinated with the medical community from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD, Sibley Memorial in Washington, DC, Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Seattle, WA. I coordinated this effort while buying a home, selling items on Facebook Marketplace, and arranging for a cross-country move from Michigan to Washington at the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. My husband lost his fight in October 2021. After the loss, I have coordinated survivor benefits with the federal government, financial investments, and strive to keep my social media accounts current. Show less
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Graduate Program Manager (Emeritus)
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Aug 2010 - May 2018
Sharon's primary responsibilities were in graduate student development including advising, registration, grading, graduation, & coordination of student-related activities. She developed a Program Review & Proposal Data Management System for researching & tracking vast amounts of information instrumental to the 2017 Academic Program Review. She provided academic & program support including the initial review of the program in the University catalog, program development, program reviews, proposal development, meeting coordination, graduate course administration & in consultation with faculty from various departments in the College of Science. She took the lead with the admissions process by coordinating Executive Committee meetings, hosting recruitment events, creating marketing documents & advising prospective students. She coordinated assistantships & awards for the program including graduate teaching assistantships, Smithsonian fellowships, Presidential Scholarships, Smithsonian course coordination, & outreach funding events. She enhanced the efficiency of the program by designing & managing eight Excel databases. She coordinated electronic communication with the department webmaster to keep program information current & relevant. She mastered the University’s ever-changing, complex mainframe student, admission & grading systems. She was presented with an Exceptional Support Award in 2012 & honored with an Employee of the Month Award in 2018 for going the extra mile in collaborating & supporting her students & colleagues. Show less
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Graduate Program Coordinator
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Aug 2002 - Aug 2010
Sharon began a ½ -time position by managing a very large 200 student master’s program. She immediately converted program information from paper to digital format before uploading it to the Department website resulting in streamlining the program’s outdated processes. Within a year, the doctoral coordinator resigned, so Sharon volunteered to take responsibility of the program. Her position was only a ½-time position at the time but was switched to ¾ -time due to a heavy workload. The program grew to 300 graduate students. She advised & tracked student progress, coordinated research & teaching graduate assistantships, managed graduate admissions, & managed the PhD Comprehensive Exam Process while acting as the graduation degree auditor. She recruited & advised prospective students, planned & executed information sessions & orientations which required her to attend events outside of her part-time position. She developed & added three graduate webpages as a part of her thesis project resulting in an increased efficiency of the program & managed three student listservs to enhance communication. When a new program director joined the department, she trained him in program advising & protocol. To add to her workload, she took on the additional work of coordinating a new art history graduate program with enthusiasm & energy without asking for additional pay or reward. Sharon performed a special research project to identify where security breaches existed within her office which resulted in workplace security improvements for the department. This initiative resulted in her earning a Supervisor Certificate in 2008. She performed this ¾ -time job while graduating in 2006 with honors. She received awards for Exceptional Support & Outstanding Support in 2004, 2005, & 2008. Show less
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Education Support Specialist
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Jan 2000 - Aug 2002
Sharon managed unconventional contract courses offered to public school educators through navigating a complex student information system to identify discrepancies between system information versus physical information given on the enrollment form. When her supervisor retired, she assumed the duties of managing payroll & course approvals on top of her own responsibilities while attending school part-time. She was recognized for Extraordinary Contribution in 2001 for assuming the extra responsibility for her team during a period of transition. Show less
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Budget Assistant
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Jan 1985 - Aug 1988
Sharon provided financial management for 33 military & civilian principle investigators regarding planning, scheduling & budgeting of research projects for this federal job. She developed a team management system to track project milestones & suspenses while learning a mainframe-supported budgeting system. She managed administrative activities for a research unit during a reorganization to include timekeeping, payroll submissions, contracting, travel orders, purchasing of supplies & managing task orders. She assisted with briefing & workshop preparation. She transcribed audio tapes into technical manual format. She conducted research for special projects. She performed her full-time job while earning her degree. She was recognized by the research lab with a Certificate of Appreciation when she left for going the extra mile in support of her team. Show less
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Education
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George Mason University
Organizational Communication, GPA: 3.63 -
Parkland College
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies/Transfer RN Pgm to U of I
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