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SARA BARBOZA

SARA BARBOZA

Shafter

Summary

Versatile and dependable professional with a strong background in safety coordination, human resources support, and customer service. Proven ability to implement and enforce safety protocols, conduct training sessions, and promote regulatory compliance across diverse work environments. Experienced in HR functions such as onboarding, employee relations, and confidential record management. Recognized for delivering excellent customer service through clear communication, problem-solving, and a professional approach. Dedicated to maintaining a safe, efficient, and positive workplace culture.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Coordinator/HR/Harvest Coordinator

Famoso Nut Company
McFarland
07.2013 - 10.2024
  • Enforced safety policies to prioritize employee and visitor well-being in collaboration with management.
  • Conducted safety audits, including machinery and forklift inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented corrective measures for regulatory adherence, enhancing program development.
  • Directed daily operations at harvest scale house, optimizing workflows for nut receiving.
  • Monitored contractor activities on-site to uphold compliance with company safety standards.
  • Led internal investigations with management to resolve workplace incidents efficiently.
  • Performed daily inspections to identify hazards and establish corrective action plans.
  • Coordinated medical transportation for employees as emergency contact, ensuring timely assistance.

Receiving Clerk/Office Assistant/Weighmaster Seasonal

Kirschenmann Farms Inc
Lamont
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Executed inspections of delivered items for defects, promptly returning substandard products to vendors.
  • Maintained thorough records of incoming deliveries per established protocols.
  • Assisted HR with hiring and onboarding processes for harvest crews.
  • Efficiently prepared Phytosanitary Certificates for all outbound shipments.
  • Oversaw office operations by managing orders for safety and cleaning supplies.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA standards through rigorous maintenance of workplace cleanliness.
  • Accurately completed necessary documentation, including bills of lading and receiving reports, within deadlines.

Shipping Clerk Seasonal

Bidart Bros.
Shafter
03.2014 - 09.2014
  • Ensured compliance by verifying accuracy of shipping documents.
  • Prepared export documentation through systematic order entry.
  • Supported shipping department by efficiently preparing orders with required special markings.
  • Managed outgoing parcel packaging, emphasizing secure sealing and accurate labeling.

Emergency Room Patient Registration

San Joaquin Community Hospital
Bakersfield
06.2012 - 03.2014
  • Accurately collected patient identification and comprehensive demographic data.
  • Determined patient financial liabilities by verifying insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Directed patients to Patient Registration Specialist for financial assistance when needed.
  • Ensured confidentiality of protected health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Educated patients on their rights and responsibilities concerning healthcare services.
  • Welcomed patients and visitors, verified details, and processed copayments promptly.
  • Assisted individuals entering the hospital by offering directions and answering questions thoroughly.
  • Updated electronic medical records to guarantee precision in patient data management.

Shipping Coordinator

Weeks Roses
Wasco
04.2008 - 03.2009
  • Completed all jobs within requested time structures, while coordinating deliveries of plants across the U.S. and internationally.
  • Updated computerized tracking system to ensure accurate shipment information.
  • Generated comprehensive reports on shipment activities for management's assessment.
  • Served as a key liaison between logistics teams, sales personnel, and customers during supply chain operations.
  • Prepared essential shipping documentation in compliance with state and country regulations.
  • Created purchase orders for required materials to meet customer demands.
  • Delivered pertinent information to the shipping department and customer service for timely payments.

Scale House Lead/ Accounts Payables/ Shipping Coordinator

Paramount Farms Inc
Lost Hills
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Maintained accuracy of documentation for export and domestic orders.
  • Oversaw shipping document management to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Prepared outgoing freight bills of lading according to established protocols.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts of warehouse inventory for accuracy.
  • Produced management reports detailing shipment activities regularly.
  • Resolved discrepancies related to shipments and invoices through thorough research.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and supplied necessary information to service staff.
  • Gained a broad range of skills through multiple positions held within the company.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Health Care Insurance Specialist

San Joaquin Valley College
01.2012

Skills

  • Bilingual proficiency
  • Customer service background
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Practice management systems
  • Effective telephone etiquette
  • Time optimization strategies
  • Scheduling appointments
  • ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding
  • CPR/First Aid certification
  • HIPAA certification
  • OSHA 10 General Industry training

Accomplishments

  • Member of the National Honor Society

Timeline

Receiving Clerk/Office Assistant/Weighmaster Seasonal

Kirschenmann Farms Inc
03.2015 - 08.2017

Shipping Clerk Seasonal

Bidart Bros.
03.2014 - 09.2014

Safety Coordinator/HR/Harvest Coordinator

Famoso Nut Company
07.2013 - 10.2024

Emergency Room Patient Registration

San Joaquin Community Hospital
06.2012 - 03.2014

Shipping Coordinator

Weeks Roses
04.2008 - 03.2009

Scale House Lead/ Accounts Payables/ Shipping Coordinator

Paramount Farms Inc
01.2001 - 01.2008

Associate of Science Degree - Health Care Insurance Specialist

San Joaquin Valley College

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