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Sarah Veare

@sarahveare

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I lead customer-focused operations, teams, and creative businesses with measurable results.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm relocating to the Peoria, Illinois area and seeking an opportunity to contribute my leadership, creativity, business experience, operational organization, and customer-focused service to a new organization and community.

I've led food service operations for Eastern Allamakee Community Schools, managing two school sites, five cooks, menu planning, budgeting, safety compliance, and scratch-made meal initiatives. I secured a $150,000 Project SCALES grant, reinstated the Summer Food Service Program, and generated more than $8,000 in first-year profit.

I've also built Sarah Maren Photography from the ground up, overseeing client relationships, photography, editing, marketing, contracts, and finances while earning recognition as Sacramento's Best Photographer for 10 consecutive years. Across retail eCommerce, healthcare claims, insurance, and online education, I bring practical leadership, organized execution, and exceptional customer service.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

eCart Team Leader

Current

Raley's Fine Foods

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Led the eCart department, increasing customer satisfaction scores by 14% and revenue by 8% within the first 90 days. Managed a team of 7-10 shoppers and implemented time-saving methods.

Team Leadership Customer Service Inventory Management Training Process Improvement

Food Services Director

Eastern Allamakee Community Schools

Managed daily operations of two school sites including menu planning, food preparation, budgeting, and compliance. Transitioned the district to scratch cooking and successfully reinstated the Summer Food Service Program.

Menu Planning Budgeting Food Safety Staff Management Grant writing Google Sheets Inventory Management

Curriculum Designer / Instructor

Shoot Fly Shoot Online Photography School

Headed rebranding and realignment of instruction for an online photography school, modernizing digital photography curriculum. Created an online subscription model and taught weekly mini-classes.

Curriculum Design Online Teaching Photography Video Production Social Media Subscription Models Hiring

Office Manager

State Farm Insurance

Managed the office of a State Farm agent, supervising clerical staff and handling administrative tasks. Licensed in auto, fire, and life insurance.

Office Management Team Supervision Scheduling Customer Service Insurance Licensing Administrative Support

Claims Assistant / Physician Liaison

Western Health Advantage

Worked in the claims department as a claims assistant and physician liaison, providing top-notch customer service. Interacted with claimants, researched medical records, and communicated with physicians.

Claims Processing Customer Service Medical Records Research Team Coordination

Owner / Lead Photographer

Sarah Maren Photography

Oversaw all aspects of business operations including client acquisition, photography services, editing, marketing, and financial management. Built relationships with clients and vendors to maintain a strong local presence.

Photography Adobe Creative Suite Client Relations Marketing Social Media Financial Management Scheduling Invoicing