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Sarah Bower

Kent

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a rich background in diverse roles, including an impactful tenure at 18th Judicial District Court in Colorado. Excels in verbal and written communication and client services, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a knack for fostering positive relationships. Proven track record of learning and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Mom

Life
05.2016 - Current

Living life with all its duties to 6 beautiful children ages 7,5,4,2,2,1

Owner/Operator

Cultivated Delights LLC.
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and locate products.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.

Medical Billing Specialist

Anthony Lloyd Enterprises LLC.
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
  • Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
  • Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
  • Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
  • Prepared billing correspondence and maintained database to organize billing information.

Senior Caregiver

Self Employed Services
10.2013 - 05.2016
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.

Owner/Operator

Astorian Soap Company
04.2011 - 08.2013
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Judicial Assistant

State Of Colorado-Arapahoe County District Court
05.2009 - 03.2013
  • Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
  • Prepared court documents for filing in alignment with established protocols to support compliance.
  • Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
  • Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
  • Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
  • Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.

Nanny/Home Manager

Various Families With Children 3weeks To 10 Yrs
10.2005 - 03.2009
  • Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
  • Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.
  • Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social skills.
  • Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.

Direct Care Supervisor

TLC Children's Center
08.2002 - 06.2005
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality client care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with clients and their families, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other mental health professionals to develop comprehensive client care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.

Direct Caregiver

TLC Children's Center
04.2000 - 08.2002
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.

Education

No Degree - Public Administration/Organizational Leadership

Colorado State University
Englewood, CO
2013

Associate Degree - Paralegal

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2009

Discipleship Training School - Refugee And Displaced Children

University of The Nations
Switzerland
2005

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Reedley College
Oakhurst, CA
2004

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management and able to work independently
  • Respectful of Deadlines
  • Client Services with Compassion
  • Mission and Vision with Dreams
  • Culturally Sensitive and Inclined
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Smart, Quick Learner and Friendly
  • Comfortable with technology and learning new programs

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Cultivated Delights LLC.
09.2019 - 10.2022

Medical Billing Specialist

Anthony Lloyd Enterprises LLC.
09.2018 - 02.2021

Stay at Home Mom

Life
05.2016 - Current

Senior Caregiver

Self Employed Services
10.2013 - 05.2016

Owner/Operator

Astorian Soap Company
04.2011 - 08.2013

Judicial Assistant

State Of Colorado-Arapahoe County District Court
05.2009 - 03.2013

Nanny/Home Manager

Various Families With Children 3weeks To 10 Yrs
10.2005 - 03.2009

Direct Care Supervisor

TLC Children's Center
08.2002 - 06.2005

Direct Caregiver

TLC Children's Center
04.2000 - 08.2002

No Degree - Public Administration/Organizational Leadership

Colorado State University

Associate Degree - Paralegal

Colorado Technical University

Discipleship Training School - Refugee And Displaced Children

University of The Nations

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Reedley College
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