Sara Berry
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in community engagement, youth services, and educational support. Demonst
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
Family Members
Round Lake Beach, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided structured daily care and supervision for children, maintaining a safe, organized, and supportive environment.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities that supported learning, creativity, and positive behavior.
- Encouraged early literacy, communications, and developmental skills through reading, play, and routine-based learning.
- Assisted with behavior management by promoting patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained consistent routines and organization to support a calm and predictable environment.
- Communicated effectively with children and family members, demonstrating active listening and adaptability.
- Supported emotional development by responding to needs with empathy, patience, and attentiveness.
Transportation Coordinator
Northbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
Northbrook, IL
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained patient medical appointments, surgery's and follow-ups with health care providers and hospitals.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding prior approvals and authorizations of procedures and treatments.
- Coordinated with medical transit carriers appropriate patient transportations and accommodations.
- Managed communication between healthcare staff and transport teams to streamline operations.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Provided timely transportation of diverse patients to healthcare facilities.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
Receptionist
Northbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
Northbrook, IL
07.2018 - 04.2025
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks, promoting a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILHigh School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL1994
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Family Members
09.2023 - Current
Transportation Coordinator
Northbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 11.2024
Receptionist
Northbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 04.2025
Associate of Arts - Social Work
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson High School