Hi, I’m Sara Olmstead, a versatile creative professional who thrives in bridging design, photography, and digital storytelling. I bring progressive experience across creative environments and traditional corporate settings, with a strong focus on clear communication, independent work, and collaborative teamwork. I excel at delivering high-quality design and photo-editing work under tight timelines, using a wide range of Adobe Creative Suite tools. As the founder of Miss Sara Designs LLC, I partner with community organizations, educational institutions, and diverse clients to plan and execute tailored graphic design and multimedia projects that align with branding goals. I also mentor clients on improving e-commerce photography and have helped increase print sales through guided shoots and online galleries. I’m open to relocation for promotion and excited to bring my creative energy to a new opportunity.…

Sara Olmstead

Hi, I’m Sara Olmstead, a versatile creative professional who thrives in bridging design, photography, and digital storytelling. I bring progressive experience across creative environments and traditional corporate settings, with a strong focus on clear communication, independent work, and collaborative teamwork. I excel at delivering high-quality design and photo-editing work under tight timelines, using a wide range of Adobe Creative Suite tools. As the founder of Miss Sara Designs LLC, I partner with community organizations, educational institutions, and diverse clients to plan and execute tailored graphic design and multimedia projects that align with branding goals. I also mentor clients on improving e-commerce photography and have helped increase print sales through guided shoots and online galleries. I’m open to relocation for promotion and excited to bring my creative energy to a new opportunity.…

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Hi, I’m Sara Olmstead, a versatile creative professional who thrives in bridging design, photography, and digital storytelling. I bring progressive experience across creative environments and traditional corporate settings, with a strong focus on clear communication, independent work, and collaborative teamwork. I excel at delivering high-quality design and photo-editing work under tight timelines, using a wide range of Adobe Creative Suite tools.

As the founder of Miss Sara Designs LLC, I partner with community organizations, educational institutions, and diverse clients to plan and execute tailored graphic design and multimedia projects that align with branding goals. I also mentor clients on improving e-commerce photography and have helped increase print sales through guided shoots and online galleries. I’m open to relocation for promotion and excited to bring my creative energy to a new opportunity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Freelancer at Miss Sara Designs LLC
June 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and run a comprehensive freelance creative services business, managing 10+ client accounts annually across photography, graphic design, and web design projects using Adobe Creative Suite to drive engagement and retention. Provided project oversight by recommending workflow enhancements and technical skill sets to optimize outcomes across web, social, and graphic design initiatives. Delivered photography, photo editing, video production, and graphic design services to clients, leveraging expertise in Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and InDesign to meet objectives. Collaborated with diverse clients including community organizations and educational institutions to plan and deliver tailored design and multimedia projects aligned with branding goals. Mentored clients on ecommerce photography and online galleries, resulting in a 10% increase in print sales.
Case Manager - Annuities at Transamerica
June 1, 2021 - Present
Streamlined application review processes by coordinating directly with advisors and leveraging workflow management tools to ensure adherence to regulatory procedures. Handled inbound communications from multiple stakeholders including advisors, internal wholesalers, and support staff to resolve annuity-related inquiries and workflow management systems. Achieved the highest customer service quality rating in 2024 by maintaining compliance with regulatory standards throughout all annuity case processes. Coordinated ongoing updates of operational procedures by using workflow management systems and conducting periodic reviews to support continuous process improvement. Managed product applications by coordinating processors to review each submission accurately.
Department Manager at Von Maur
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Coordinated merchandising initiatives by conducting regular product audits and collaborating with inventory specialists to ensure optimal stock levels, utilizing retail management systems. Trained employees, managed inventory, and handled business bookkeeping. Directed a team of 3 staff over 24 months, implementing leadership training and retail management. Managed team initiatives by scheduling quarterly performance reviews. Implemented hands-on training sessions for 3-person teams bi-weekly across 24 months, utilizing POS systems and day-to-day floor supervision to raise customer service KPIs by 15%.
Owner / Freelancer at Miss Sara Designs LLC
June 1, 2016 - Present
Launched a comprehensive freelance creative services business, managing 10+ accounts annually across photography, graphic design, and web design projects using Adobe Creative Suite to drive client engagement and retention over five years. Provided project oversight by recommending workflow enhancements and technical skill sets to optimize outcomes across web, social, and graphic design initiatives. Delivered photography, photo editing, video production, and graphic design services to clients, leveraging expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere, and InDesign to achieve project objectives. Collaborated with diverse clients, including community organizations and educational institutions, to plan and deliver tailored graphic design and multimedia projects aligned with branding goals using Adobe Creative Suite. Mentored clients on improving e-commerce photo graphics on websites as a professional photographer. Delivered mentorship to over 10 clients annually by

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Northern Iowa
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014
Associate of Applied Arts at Hawkeye Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet
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