Consultant | Independent Contractor | Freelancer
Who I Am And How I Can Help You
After early retirement from the Federal government, I took my 30+ years of work experience, skills and knowledge and turned it into freelance work as a Virtual Assistant (VA) where I can focus on helping people with their own business ventures, projects and creative work.
In one word, I can be defined as eclectic. Meaning I can be of assistance to a wide range of business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, other freelancers, and individuals requiring assistance with their personal projects.
To help you determine if my knowledge and interests developed over the years are compatible with what you do and need, I've outlined a list in my 'ABOUT ME!' page for you to check out. My LinkedIn profile outlines my professional background, as well as my volunteer work.
Important in my work ethics is emotional intelligence, a holistic and preventative approach to work and life, organization and time management, flexibility, and clear communication. “Working smarter, not harder” - a quote from the 1930s which resurfaced in popularity this last decade - is a healthy mindset and a working habit I strive for.
To further my goal in assisting others, I share information and resources I find helpful regarding the ideology of ‘working smarter not harder’ on my Facebook Business Page, my Pinterest Boards, and on LinkedIn.
So ... how can I help you?
In one word, I can be defined as eclectic. Meaning I can be of assistance to a wide range of business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, other freelancers, and individuals requiring assistance with their personal projects.
To help you determine if my knowledge and interests developed over the years are compatible with what you do and need, I've outlined a list in my 'ABOUT ME!' page for you to check out. My LinkedIn profile outlines my professional background, as well as my volunteer work.
Important in my work ethics is emotional intelligence, a holistic and preventative approach to work and life, organization and time management, flexibility, and clear communication. “Working smarter, not harder” - a quote from the 1930s which resurfaced in popularity this last decade - is a healthy mindset and a working habit I strive for.
To further my goal in assisting others, I share information and resources I find helpful regarding the ideology of ‘working smarter not harder’ on my Facebook Business Page, my Pinterest Boards, and on LinkedIn.
So ... how can I help you?
What's A Virtual Assistant (VA)?
We are entrepreneurs – also referred to as freelancers or contractors – who work remotely as either solopreneurs like myself or with a team.
A VA offers online services which can vary from general administrative tasks or duties of a more specific nature (such as editing, digital transcriptions, or desktop publishing). Some will specialize even further by offering, for example, author services or social media services.
Tasks can either be carried out on a regular basis (such as managing your website's content, or screening e-mails), or on short or long-term projects (like assisting an Event Organizer with organizing a conference or a training workshop).
How fees are charged will also vary. A VA can charge on an hourly basis, or per word, or obtain a retainer, or offer a package deal. Some VAs, like myself, offer all four choices.
A VA offers online services which can vary from general administrative tasks or duties of a more specific nature (such as editing, digital transcriptions, or desktop publishing). Some will specialize even further by offering, for example, author services or social media services.
Tasks can either be carried out on a regular basis (such as managing your website's content, or screening e-mails), or on short or long-term projects (like assisting an Event Organizer with organizing a conference or a training workshop).
How fees are charged will also vary. A VA can charge on an hourly basis, or per word, or obtain a retainer, or offer a package deal. Some VAs, like myself, offer all four choices.