
Sarah Kovarik
Senior Benefits Analyst

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About me
Communications Consultant
Education

Cary-Grove Community High School
-Activities and Societies: Student Council Board Member, Spanish Club, Student Mentor, Varsity Poms

Winona State University
2002 - 2006Spanish Education, Foreign Language, Global StudiesActivities 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 2011Senior 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 2020Office Assistantaccounts payable, utility billing, building & zoning permit applications, resident communications, website manuscript, and customer service

USI Insurance Services
Jan 2015 - Apr 2016Account 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 2017Benefit Consultant, Gallagher Benefit Services
EOI Service Company
Oct 2017 - Jan 2018Benefits ConsultantOpen Enrollment

Sarah Kovarik Communications Consulting
Sept 2020 - nowCommunications Consultant
Licenses & Certifications

Health & Life Insurance License
State of IllinoisMar 2015
Notary Public
State of IllinoisJan 2012
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sarah KovarikAmerican Legion Award American Legion Jun 2008
Volunteer Experience
Financial Support & Ally
Issued by RefugeeOne
Associated with Sarah KovarikMember
Issued by League of Women Voters on Oct 2024
Associated with Sarah KovarikBernotas PTO President & West WPO Member (Past President)
Issued by Crystal Lake Elementary District #47 on Jun 2016
Associated with Sarah KovarikMember
Issued by AAUW on Mar 2025
Associated with Sarah KovarikElection Judge
Issued by McHenry County on Jan 2023
Associated with Sarah KovarikAdvocate
Issued by Turning Point - Domestic Violence Services on May 2024
Associated with Sarah KovarikFox River Grove Lioness Club Member
Issued by Lions Clubs International on Jan 2010
Associated with Sarah KovarikTroop Leader
Issued by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois on Oct 2019
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Languages
- spSpanish
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