Laura Olmsted
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Recognized for efficient task execution, and high productivity in multiple environments. Robust work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management capabilities support seamless operations and positive user engagement. Dedicated to leveraging creative talents and communication skills to improve service delivery. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Library/Media Technician
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Chandler, Arizona
11.2021 - Current
- Manage daily operations of middle school library, circulating materials and shelving books efficiently.
- Assist students and staff with routine inquiries to enhance library experience.
- Develop collection by researching and purchasing relevant library materials.
- Organize and categorize all materials for streamlined retrieval.
- Process and catalog all incoming materials to maintain accurate inventory.
- Create engaging monthly displays to highlight pertinent titles.
Instructional Assistant/Resource
Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School
Chandler, Arizona
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Provide support for students in and out of classroom setting.
- Assist in small group academic instruction, including mathematics, reading and writing, science, and social studies.
- Collect data to best create and implement intervention plans for students.
- Provide social and behavioral intervention, as needed, on a case-by-case basis.
Manager/Swim Instructor
Demont Family Swim School
Tucson, Arizona
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Part of a management team that oversees 25+ employees.
- Oversee daily operations of the business including customer relations and correspondence, employee supervision and training, retail selection and display.
Manager/Designer
Framed to Perfection
Tucson, Arizona
12.1999 - 04.2012
- Oversee daily operations of design gallery and retail business.
- Responsible for selection of inventory and display.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and design preferences
- Responsible for proofreading and editing of business correspondence and advertising.
Copy Editor
Arizona Daily Wildcat Newspaper
Tucson, Arizona
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Edit articles for punctuation, spelling and grammatical errors.
- Ensure quality of articles in compliance with AP Style to meet expected deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.1999
Skills
- Innovative and collaborative problem-solving
- Customer engagement
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Relationship building
Additional Projects
Freelance writing and editing for various local publications and businesses, including advertisements and brochures for local companies.
Timeline
Library/Media Technician
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
11.2021 - Current
Instructional Assistant/Resource
Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School
08.2019 - 11.2021
Manager/Swim Instructor
Demont Family Swim School
08.2013 - 12.2017
Copy Editor
Arizona Daily Wildcat Newspaper
01.2004 - 05.2004
Manager/Designer
Framed to Perfection
12.1999 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art
University of Arizona