Robert William Burns

Background

Burns, Robert William was born on March 28, 1952 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of M. Edward and Geraldine I. (Astolf) Burns.

Education

Bachelor in Sociology, State University of New York, Oswego, 1974; Master of Social Work, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1983.

Career

Assistant manager, Seneca Office Supply, Seneca Falls, New York, 1974-1976; information specialist, Goulds Pumps, Inc., Seneca Falls, 1976-1978; assistant credit manager, Goulds Pumps, Inc., Seneca Falls, 1978-1980; corporation collection manager, Goulds Pumps, Inc., Seneca Falls, 1980-1981; psychiatric social worker, Finger Lakes Office of Social Ministry, Auburn, New York, 1984-1988; private practice, Auburn, 1988-1991; psychiatric social worker, Comprehensive Training Center, Auburn, 1983-1990; program manager, Comprehensive Training Center, Auburn, 1990-1991; 1991-1995, Seneca County Alcoholism Clinic, Waterloo, New York, since 1991; social worker with dual recovery individuals, Steuben County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Superior vena cava syndrome, Hornell, New York, since 1995. Private practice, Alfred, New York, since 1996. Consultant Finger Lakes Social Ministry, 1988-1990, Seneca Nursing Home, Waterloo, 1992.

Educator-trainer outdoor skills to youth and community groups, 1989-1995. Presenter chemical dependency workships to professionals, 1991-1995.

Achievements

• Robert William Burns has been listed as a noteworthy Psychiatric social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors, chairman finance committee Helpline Crisis Counseling Court, Seneca Falls, New York, 1978-1981. Board directors Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency, Clifton Springs, New York, 1980-1981. Member National Association of Social Workers.

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking, canoeing, camping, hiking, flying.

Connections

Married Christine Marie DeSocio, July 16, 1993.

Father:

M. Edward Burns

Mother:

Geraldine I. (Astolf) Burns

Spouse:

Christine Marie DeSocio