Sarah Kovarik

Sarah Kovarik

Senior Benefits Analyst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Communications Consultant

  • Education

    • Cary-Grove Community High School

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      Activities and Societies: Student Council Board Member, Spanish Club, Student Mentor, Varsity Poms

    • Winona State University

      2002 - 2006
      Spanish Education, Foreign Language, Global Studies

      Activities and Societies: Webmaster for Hispanic Association of Students, Member of Intercambios (Language Exchange Club), CREW, Study Abroad (Granada, Spain and Guadalajara, Mexico)

  • Experience

    • Walgreens

      Sept 2006 - Dec 2011
      Senior Benefits Analyst

      - Develop, produce and distribute various benefits communications throughout the company, including: Open Enrollment, FSA Updates, Quarterly newsletters, SMMs, SPDs, and other benefits communications, as needed.- Ensure accuracy of communications; provide communications in an easy-to-read format and appropriate for the intended audience.- Assist with benefits/wellness programs and learn administrative/project management processes.

    • Village of Fox River Grove

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2020
      Office Assistant

      accounts payable, utility billing, building & zoning permit applications, resident communications, website manuscript, and customer service

    • USI Insurance Services

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
      Account Manager, Employee Benefits Practice

      - Responsible for acting as the day-to-day contact between client and insurance carriers.- Assist the client to resolve escalated service issues- Assist in preparing information for client meeting and enrollment materials- Prepare, review, and analyze technical documents to assure accuracy and completeness- Input and maintain accuracy and completeness of policy management systems and files- Conduct on-site meetings to communicate to administrator about their plan benefits and produce reports and analyze trends- Assist employees and administrators with billing and enrollment issues Show less

    • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

      Mar 2017 - Sept 2017
      Benefit Consultant, Gallagher Benefit Services
    • EOI Service Company

      Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
      Benefits Consultant

      Open Enrollment

    • Sarah Kovarik Communications Consulting

      Sept 2020 - now
      Communications Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Health & Life Insurance License

      State of Illinois
      Mar 2015
    • Notary Public

      State of Illinois
      Jan 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah Kovarik
      American Legion Award American Legion Jun 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Financial Support & Ally

      Issued by RefugeeOne
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    • Member

      Issued by League of Women Voters on Oct 2024
      League of Women VotersAssociated with Sarah Kovarik
    • Bernotas PTO President & West WPO Member (Past President)

      Issued by Crystal Lake Elementary District #47 on Jun 2016
      Crystal Lake Elementary District #47Associated with Sarah Kovarik
    • Member

      Issued by AAUW on Mar 2025
      AAUWAssociated with Sarah Kovarik
    • Election Judge

      Issued by McHenry County on Jan 2023
      McHenry CountyAssociated with Sarah Kovarik
    • Advocate

      Issued by Turning Point - Domestic Violence Services on May 2024
      Turning Point - Domestic Violence ServicesAssociated with Sarah Kovarik
    • Fox River Grove Lioness Club Member

      Issued by Lions Clubs International on Jan 2010
      Lions Clubs InternationalAssociated with Sarah Kovarik
    • Troop Leader

      Issued by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois on Oct 2019
      Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisAssociated with Sarah Kovarik