Heather Guthrie
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven professional with 8 years of casework with human services where my specialty was client support, meeting facilitation and guiding families through a complex decision making process. I built trust. I navigated conversations with empathy. I assisted families with delivering meaningful outcomes.
I took a step back from facilitation to start a family and ran into a magnitude of fertility challenges. I was a patient through Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine and ultimately became and Intended Parent with Conceivabilities. My baby was born in 2024 through surrogacy which gave me the personal experience as an IP navigating the process.
For the last 7 years I have also co-owned two successful businesses in the Beverage and Hospitality industry gaining hands on experience with sales, marketing strategies, client engagement and business development. Despite the challenges with the economy and Covid closure for an extended period of time, the business is thriving.
I seek to leverage this blend of clinical expertise, entrepreneurial acumen and lived experience to the client development specialist role currently available with conceivabilities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator
The Larimer Beer Hall
11.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Managed budgeting and financial forecasting, optimizing resource allocation for profitability.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities, driving expansion strategies and new service offerings.
- Implemented marketing initiatives to attract new customers and increase brand awareness.
- Analyzed market trends to identify areas for potential growth or improvement within the business operations.
Co-Owner/Operator
The Ginn Mill
11.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Managed budgeting and financial forecasting, optimizing resource allocation for profitability.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities, driving expansion strategies and new service offerings.
- Implemented marketing initiatives to attract new customers and increase brand awareness.
- Analyzed market trends to identify areas for potential growth or improvement within the business operations.
Social Caseworker B
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Strong ability to gather and consolidate background information related to the case in order to accurately present documentation for court hearings, as progress reports in judicial reviews, or as summaries in facilitating appropriate placements.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored service plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate resource allocation for vulnerable populations.
- Firsthand experience with the child welfare legal system
- Secured additional funding for agency programs by writing grant proposals and presenting budget requests to stakeholders, ensuring continuity of services for clients in need.
- Experience monitoring cases involving sex abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse and substance abuse.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals facing challenging circumstances.
Social Caseworker C, LINKS facilitator
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
2013 - 2018
- Facilitate family meetings using a structured framework with clients, stakeholders and Departments staff with a focus on permanency and best practice.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of social casework principles, concepts and ethics by using a strength-based and solution focused practice.
- Independently analyze complex situations, formulate plans and make quick decisions as needed. Practice strategies that result in effective engagement of families during the course of the case. Coordinate and ensure that meetings are regularly held.
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive interviews and documentation to properly prepare for meeting
- Developed individualized service plans to address specific client goals and challenges.
- Focus on outcome driven goals best tailored to the needs of the family
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2012
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2007
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Firsthand perspective as an intended parent
- Empathic and outcome driven communication abilities
- Quick ability to build trust and determine client needs
- Creative problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Consultive sales and upselling strategies
- Excellence with public speaking and presentation
- Marketing and social media outreach
- Passion for supporting families through surrogacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Conflict mediation
Timeline
Co-Owner/Operator
The Larimer Beer Hall
11.2018 - Current
Co-Owner/Operator
The Ginn Mill
11.2018 - Current
Social Caseworker B
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Colorado State University
Social Caseworker C, LINKS facilitator
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
2013 - 2018
Masters of Social Work -
University of Denver
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