Sarah Herman, MSW

Experience

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  Cru Global

  May 2011 - Jul 2017

  Program Coordinator

  Non-profit Community Outreach Program- Facilitated weekly leadership development sessions for 10-20 students over 8 years, totaling 120+ participants, focusing on conflict resolution, self-management, and emotional/spiritual growth- Trained and coached 50+ university students and interns in strategic goal-setting, progress evaluation, effective communication, and conflict resolution at top ranking universities- Secured $200,000+ over the course of 8 years through referral acquisition, networking and strategic planning- Recruited and maintained relationships with 130 ongoing and potential financial partners- Developed talking points, scripts, and presentations for client meetings resulting in additional funding- Oversaw various aspects of organizational operations including weekly meetings, leadership trainings, conflict resolution, and outreach- Created content for monthly digital & print media newsletter campaigns- Coordinated large scale events including an international trip for 15 people and conferences for 250+ attendees- Engaged and expanded Cru’s Latinx network of 1,000+ students and donors Show less

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  Warner Bros. Entertainment

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  Set Watch - Audience Manager

  Served 350+ guests daily for The Ellen Show ensuring compliance and safety of audience members

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  The Reckless Unicorn

  Jul 2017 - Apr 2021

  Luxury Children's Boutique- Promoted to manager within 3 months for exceptional customer service- Provided leadership, support and coaching to seven team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment- Implemented initiatives with sales associates and conveyed employee needs and feedback to CEO- Established, documented and improved operational systems and processes- Interviewed, onboarded, and trained new staff, focusing on individuals who aligned with company culture, objectives, and performance expectations- Maintained personal composure in high-stress situations, effectively problem-solving and prioritizing tasks resulting in customer retention- Consistently provided high-touch service to returning high profile clientele increasing sales and customer retention Show less

  • Business Manager

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Sales Associate

    Jul 2017 - Sept 2017
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  Center For Discovery

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  Group Facilitator

  Center for Discovery is an an eating disorder treatment center providing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) levels of care.- Conducted and led seven daily group therapy sessions for 10-15 patients, dedicated to teaching and cultivating coping mechanisms essential for eating disorder recovery- Implemented trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address individualized needs effectively- Maintained documentation compliance with state and payer requirements, adhering to designated timeframes and contributing to the successful renewal of Joint Commission accreditation- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary treatment team promoting effective communication and coordination of patient care- Monitored progress and documented session outcomes to track participants’ growth and inform ongoing treatment strategies Show less

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  The Herman Creative

  Dec 2021 - now

  Founder

  The Herman Creative is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of burnout among mental health professionals. Our mission is to provide practice management services that empower therapists and psychologists in private practice to achieve sustainability and health in their work.- Implemented efficient organizational processes to manage and track 180+ clients, creating capacity for improved quality of care and new opportunities for revenue- Provided administrative support for multiple private practices, handling intake processes, scheduling, billing, and client communication- Spearheaded client accrual and onboarding processes that resulted in a 400% revenue increase in one year- Led recruiting process resulting in 3 new hires and increased revenue for client- Provided high touch customer service to billion-dollar startup P&C teams by coordinating CliftonStrengths assessments, organizing training materials, and producing team data reports for 100+ stakeholders Show less

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  The Bair Foundation

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  Caregiver Advocate

  Kindred Roots is a strengths-based, trauma-informed family reunification program supporting kinship caregivers, children, and their parents. We provide supervised visitation, court advocacy, and case management services.- Recognized by KY DCBS for exceptional client service - Conducted 25+ comprehensive needs assessments and skillfully coordinated services among 10+ stakeholders to address clients’ challenges including food insecurity, homelessness, etc. - Assessed team training gaps and coordinated 5 development sessions which resulted in improved advocacy and case management services- Developed and conducted a burnout assessment of 10 employees, compiled a report, presented findings and made recommendations to address pain points- Created an onboarding module for new team members resulting in increased alignment with the NASW Code of ethics in client services- Ensure all reporting and documentation is updated and completed in compliance with HIPAA policies and contract regulatory agency requirements- Act as a liaison between families and social service agencies advocating for resources and support to facilitate successful reunification Show less

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  University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  Sept 2024 - now

  Organizational Development Specialist

  The mission of the Office for Organizational Well-Being (OWB) is to promote and advocate for a continuous culture of well-being by influencing systemic progress and enhancing personal wellness. As an Organizational Development Specialist, I manage and implement well-being initiatives across clinical and research departments, while facilitating coaching and development opportunities to enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal growth, and foster a psychologically safe environment for faculty, staff, residents, and learners. Show less