About me

​Now retired from the Federal government, I've taken my 30+ years of work experience, skills and knowledge into freelance work as a virtual assistant focusing on helping others with their own business ventures, projects and creative work. 

​I've been following the development of what I consider to be an innovative idea in the work place, that of the Virtual Assistant (VA), which is quickly becoming more mainstream. It makes sense, given that many are opting to be self-employed or who are now focusing on their passions and need a little help in manifesting their personal projects. 

My background covers a variety of office skills thanks to my earlier years of contract work as a Temp. I've had long and short term assignments in several government offices throughout Ottawa such as Health Canada, Industry Canada, Treasury Board, Auditor General, Status of Women. I've even had the opportunity to work at the CBC, the National Art Gallery, the National Art Centre, and the National Film Board of Canada.  

​Temp work also helped me gain exposure to different types of software, policies and procedures, as well as adopting time and energy saving working habits I learned along the way. I also honed my organizational skills, flexibility in adjusting quickly to different situations, and taking the initiative. I tend to approach situations in a holistic and preventative manner. 

In time, I began to specialize in word processing/desktop publishing, setting up offices, coordinating special projects, and organizing large meetings and conferences. It was an honour to assist in organizing the National Conference on Family Violence in 1989 and the National Aboriginal Courtworker Training Event held in Edmonton in 2007. 

In 2000, I became a full time employee at Justice Canada, starting as a Legal Secretary focusing on Aboriginal law, and then as an Administrative Assistant for their Programs Branch. Duties in this job covered a wide range of support. You can see these listed in my LinkedIn profile. 

And as of 2016, I'm now a solopreneur doing freelance work on a contractual basis!

As a vol​unteer

• I branched out into the self-publishing business by working on Nick Mancuso's e-book 'Diary of a Malibu Man'. 
• In June 2018, I provided consulting services to Nick Mancuso (actor, film producer, writer, artist, activist) regarding the setting up and management of his crowdfunding campaign focusing on his medical expenses at the time.
• Since 2010, I've been moderating several discussion groups on a social networking site focusing on adult content. Skills in  communication, diplomacy, leadership and judgment are a necessity. I have also been writing content to promote discussions and educate. 
• I carried out a pre-launch project where I coached, edited and/or wrote online profiles for members of various social sites (ex.: dating profiles). 
• ​​For 12 years, I was the President and Secretary of a Homeowner's Association. I worked closely with other Board members, Property Managers, contractors, lawyers and homeowners. 
• Ergonomic Coach – I volunteered to provide ergonomic assessments at Justice Canada. This included being trained by Health Canada. This one-year project was to help alleviate the heavy demands on Health Canada’s staff.
• The discovery of a feral colony in Ottawa led to organizing a rescue team which then led to domesticating those I adopted.
• During the late 1980s, I spent 2 years as a Executive member of the Ottawa Astrological Society's Executive Committee, and worked as a Co-Editor with Mj Patterson.

Languag​es

​Fluent in English with French as my secondary language. 

Interests & Knowledge

Alternative health/medicine (homeopathy, naturopathy, Ayurveda)
Alternative lifestyles & relationships (ex. consensual non-monogamy, FLR, PE & TPE, ect.)
Alternative religions (Paganism, Taoism, Huna, Wicca, Druidism, Heathens, etc)
Animal welfare & rights (including rescuing & domesticating feral cats) 
Anthropology | Archeology | Paleontology
Art | Artisans
Astrology | Astronomy
Body Toning | Body Building
Books | eBooks (reading, editing, writing, publishing)
​Chronic illnesses, chronic pain, & disabilities 
Colour (art, health, psychology)
​Communication | Active listening
Construction (contractors, renos, DIYs)
Copyright Law
Cosmetology | Fashion
Counselling
​Cyberbullying
​Designing
Divination (Numerology, Palmistry, Runes, Tarot, Pendulum, etc.)
Dream Analysis
Education | Training
​Emotional Intelligence
Energy work (Empaths, Reiki, Tantra, Magick, etc.)
Ergonomics
Environmental issues
Environmental, food & chemical sensitivities
Games (backgammon, cards, etc)
Gardening | Landscaping
Gastronomy
Gemology
Herbology
Holistic approaches
Homeowners' Association & condos
Indigenous culture & judicial system
Judicial system (Canadian)
​Mature women/men (issues on ageism, lifestyle, relationships, sexuality, health)
Media (journalism, film/video, TV)
Metaphysics, Occult Sciences, Mysticism
Creating & moderating forums on adult content
Mythology
Nature
Nutrition
Organization & time management
Past Life Regressions, Reincarnation
Performing arts (dance, music, etc.)
Photography | Digital photography
Profiles (coaching, editing, managing)
Property Management
Psychology
Repurposing
Sustainability
Sexology (non-mainstream)
​Spirituality | New Age | Shamanism
Tai Chi
Textile art (crochet, knitting, sewing)
Writing (fiction & non-fiction)