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  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    Organized, leader, conflict resolution, quick learner, customer care, clear communicator, problem solver, intrinsically motivated, hard worker, multitasker, results oriented. Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas A&M Job history: Cancer researcher, Chemistry + Biology educator, Social Media Marketing, Virtual Assistance
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    Customer Support
    Customer Care
    Customer Onboarding
    Light Project Management
    Communications
    Multitasking
    Executive Support
    Form Development
    Virtual Assistance
    Inventory Management
    Task Coordination
    Draft Correspondence
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    I am a proficient, self- motivated Virtual Assistant with excellent skill and I have a great knowledge in Bookkeeping. I have a great passion for working as a Virtual Assistant and I always remain alert to learn all the newest and updated materials. I give my best to improve my skill and my work.
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    Logistics Management
    Google Sheets
    Administrative Support
    Forecasting
    Personal Administration
    Microsoft Office
    Virtual Assistance
    Inventory Management
    Invoicing
    Accounting Software
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Accounting Basics
    Bookkeeping
    Accounts Receivable
    Data Entry
  • $15 hourly

    • 4.2/5
    • (6 jobs)
    With over 7 years of diverse experience in client relationships, accounting, operations, and project management, I am a highly motivated team player who excels at leading highly productive teams. Whether working under pressure or taking initiative on my own, I always strive to exceed client expectations and continuously challenge myself to reach new heights. As a Scrum Master, I am skilled in managing projects and leading teams towards successful completion of goals. I am also an experienced Virtual Assistant and Executive Assistant, capable of providing top-notch customer service and support through phone, email, and chat channels. My background in Admin Support, along with my certification as a Xero Advisor, allows me to offer a range of financial services, including accounts executive duties, financial statements, bookkeeping, and purchase management. In addition, I have experience in digital marketing and can assist with various aspects of this field. I take pride in my ability to adapt to various roles and responsibilities and am always eager to learn and take on new challenges. If you're looking for a dedicated and versatile professional who can help your business thrive, don't hesitate to get in touch.
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    Project Management
    Communications
    Email Support
    Xero
    Order Processing
    Purchase Orders
    Virtual Assistance
    Digital Marketing
    Sales
    Administrative Support
    Bookkeeping
    Data Entry
    Accounts Payable
  • $35 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    I am a seasoned Executive Assistant, bringing incredible organization skills, attention to detail, effective communication and an unparalleled focus on results. I have experience in inbox and calendar management, expense reporting, project management and systems creation. For the past 10 years I have worked in non-profit and educational settings and am able to quickly adapt and pick up new skills. I look forward to working with you!
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    Communications
    Scheduling
    Data Entry
    Administrative Support
    Draft Correspondence
    Executive Support
    Virtual Assistance
    Email Communication
    Google Workspace
    Light Project Management
    Task Coordination
  • $10 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (67 jobs)
    Key skills: - Client support through email, chat, social media, SMS/text; - Order processing, inventory management; - Web research, data mining, data entry, lead generation; - Basic graphic design, social media content creation; - Audio transcription, proofreading; - Highly coachable and does not need to be micromanaged. Hardware, OS, and ISP: - Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 5, AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U, 16GB RAM - Windows 11 (64-bit operating system, x64-based processor) - SKY Fiber Unlimited 50Mbps Can use: - Freshdesk, Intercom, Tidio, Zendesk - ClickUp, Asana, Favro, Trello, Basecamp - Dropified, Oberlo, ShipStation, AliExpress, Shopify, Amazon, eBay - PipeDrive, Practice Better, ActiveCampaign, Salesforce, Zoho CRM - G Suite, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Forms, Airtable - Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Evernote - WordPress, cPanel hosting, FileZilla, ClickFunnels - ConvertKit, Buffer - Loom, Screencast-O-Matic - AnyDesk, MultiLogin - Slack, Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, Voxer - Canva, Crello - ChatGPT
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    Product Knowledge
    Online Research
    Customer Satisfaction
    English
    Online Chat Support
    Email Support
    Communications
    Dropshipping
    Customer Service
    Administrative Support
    Customer Support
    Shopify
    Email Communication
    Virtual Assistance
    Data Entry
  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (45 jobs)
    Hello, my name is Sanja. I have over 20 years of experience in Administration, Executive & Personal Assistance, Finance, Project and Event Management. I have worked in both local and international environments which have helped me develop excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity. In my role as a Personal/Executive Assistant across three global companies, I have consistently demonstrated my unwavering reliability and trustworthiness. I thrive in high-pressure situations, proactively tackling challenges to ensure efficient and timely outcomes. Some of the tasks I am handling are: - Prepare various types of reports, including financial tracking and hourly tracking. - Budget estimations - Check billing information for accuracy, fix any discrepancies, and adjust invoices as needed. - Regularly double-check accounts receivable to ensure all payments are accurately recorded. - Keep an eye on accounts with overdue payments, send reminders, and cooperate with the collections team to recover outstanding balances. - Produce billing and accounts receivable reports to help with financial analysis and decision-making. - Work together with sales, customer service, and other departments to tackle billing issues and enhance billing procedures. - Make sure to follow regulatory rules and company policies regarding billing and invoicing. - Spot chances to improve processes and make them more efficient through automation for smoother billing operations. - Verify employee expenses and reimbursements! - Conduct various ad hoc financial reporting projects. - Reconciliations - Calendar Management - Event Management - Email Management - Travel Arrangements - Meeting Preparation - Task Management - File and Document Management - Expense Management - Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion. Maintain confidentiality agreements and protocols.
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    Operations Management Software
    Business Management
    Invoicing
    Project Management
    Financial Audit
    Payroll Reconciliation
    Administrative Support
    Time Management
    Executive Support
    Asana
    Email Communication
    Google Docs
    File Management
    Virtual Assistance
    Microsoft Office
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (22 jobs)
    I believe that a well maintained blog will expand the presence of your business, but as it is time-consuming, you may benefit a lot by hiring a virtual assistant to do that for you. I am someone who knows a little bit of everything, who can be coached and accepting to new challenges, with great attention to detail, high standards, and commitment to regularly checking my work. What I bring on the table: - WP Plugin updates, installation, setup, regular maintenance; - Blog backups; - Adding and updating posts/pages; - Menu/Widget updates; - Theme installation and simple modifications; - Broken links checking; - Affiliate links - experience with Amazon affiliate program; - Google Analytics; - Yoast SEO; - Thrive Themes; - Content scheduling and social media posting.
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    Wordpress Thrive Themes
    Google Analytics
    Yoast SEO
    Content Moderation
    Content Management
    WordPress
    Data Entry
  • $13 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Hi! My name is Mayette. I’ve been a Freelancer at Upwork for almost two years now, and I’m loving it! It’s amazing how a platform like this can help us showcase our skills and expertise to employers out there who need professional help for their businesses or companies. So if you need someone who can make your busy life easier, please let me help you! Let me give you a glimpse of my work credentials. I used to work for a Financial Planning company in Australia for almost 5 years. I’ve closely worked with Financial Advisers, Paraplanners, and Managers. I’ve learned a lot about investment and insurance-related tasks, honing my administrative skills. I've also worked for a moving company in Florida. I was an all-around employee doing executive assistant and administrative tasks. I had the opportunity to learn and explore new things while working closely with business owners. I recently completed a data entry job for a sales company located in Texas, USA. I got to improve my skills such as attention to detail, efficiency, and critical thinking. Currently, I work part-time for a health provider company in Australia. I do recruitment tasks such as managing paperwork for both applicants and employees, preparing contracts, email correspondence, and whole lot more. Tools and Platforms used: • Google suite • Zoom • Skype • Slack • Docusign • Dropbox • Salesforce • Square • Canva • Dubsado • Bambee • Moverbase • Homebase • Freshbyte • Deputy
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    Task Coordination
    Phone Communication
    Draft Correspondence
    File Maintenance
    Scheduling
    Google Calendar
    Google Workspace
    File Management
    Personal Administration
    Customer Service
    Virtual Assistance
    Executive Support
    Email Communication
    Data Entry
    Microsoft Excel
  • $16 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Greetings! My name is Angelo, I am a 26 years old Accountant from Venezuela. I am an accomplished accounting professional holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with over three years of experience as a Virtual Assistant and Bookkeeper. As a bilingual individual, I am fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling me to communicate effectively in diverse environments. My skills in the area and software I Manage: -Prepare the basic statements ( Profit & Loss, Balance sheet/Statement of financial position, cash flow statement) -Payable and receivable accounts -Create or prepare invoice billings -Create the account charts -Payroll -Short term decisions (cost volume profit analysis, cost behavior) -Long term decisions (Long term investments). Apps and software I manage: -QuickBooks -Wave accounting -Slack -Google Docs -Google sheets -Word -Excel -Google Admin Panel -Google voice -LinkedIn Aside from my accounting prowess, I have honed my skills in data entry and virtual assistance, where I excel in manually converting data from PDF to Excel or Word formats. My capabilities extend to administrative tasks such as setting appointments, managing calendars, and email handling via Mailchimp. My proficiency in handling calls adds to my well-rounded skill set. Also, I have skills in the data entry and Virtual Assistant area: - I can manually type or transfer via OCR data from pdf to excel or word -Setting up appointments -Managing Calendar -Taking calls. -Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for creating logos, posters, flyers, etc -Experience with platforms like Slac k and Trello for project management. My time zone is similar to US EAST and my availability is as needed by the client. Looking forward to meeting you!
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    Intuit QuickBooks
    Wave Accounting
    Executive Support
    Accounting Software
    Financial Statement Software
    Financial Software
    Stripe
    Accounting Basics
    Virtual Assistance
    Accounting Report
    Microsoft Excel
    Google Docs
  • $12 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (22 jobs)
    I am a proactive and results-oriented Administrative and Operations Assistant with 5 years of experience. I have worked with start-ups to high-profile companies all over the world such as Stone & Chalk - Adelaide and Sydney. I can stay on top with tasks such as: ▪️ Accounting (payroll, invoices) ▪️ HR (recruiting, onboarding new talents) ▪️ Executive management (reminders, travel, personal requests) ▪️ Inbox management (schedule meetings, answer emails, "zero"-inbox mentality) Below are the tools I have experience in: ▪️ Wix ▪️ Later ▪️ Getro ▪️ Canva ▪️ Shopify ▪️ LastPass ▪️ Dropbox ▪️ CRM | Hubspot ▪️ Online Community| Hivebrite ▪️ Membership Sites | Kartra ▪️ Team Comms | Slack, Ryver, Voxer ▪️ E-signature| HelloSign, AdobeSign ▪️ Accounting: Quickbooks, Gusto, Harvest ▪️ Visitor/Delivery Management | Envoy, Sine ▪️ Appointment Scheduling | Calendly, AddEvent ▪️ Video Hosting | Vimeo, UScreen, Loom, Zoom ▪️ Project Management | Asana, Notion, AirTable, Trello ▪️ Email Service Provider | Mailchimp, QuickMail, ActiveCampaign If you're interested in discussing how I can help you, feel free to send me a message. I provide hassle-free client experience with open communication.
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    Administrative Support
    Notion
    Clerical Procedures
    HubSpot
    Online Research
    Business Operations
    Kartra
    Virtual Assistance
    File Management
    File Maintenance
    Data Entry
    Scheduling
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    -Ability to write, read and speak both English and Spanish natively. -12 year experience in customer service, data entry, translation services, budget preparation, financial management, virtual assistant, contract supervision. -1 year experience in Bilingual Executive Assistant -Management of MS Office, Teams, Zoom, Google Meets, Google Docs. -Management of Dialpad VOiP, Journyx-Clockview Online Timekeeping System, Administrator Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk. -Ability to work under pressure and to complete deadlines. -Very easy going personality. -Great communication. -Very responsible.
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    Castilian Spanish
    Voice-Over
    Virtual Assistance
    Motivational Speaking
    Customer Service
    English to Spanish Translation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Employee Motivation
    Proofreading
    Email Communication
    Data Entry
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (37 jobs)
    I have a degree as an English Teacher and 6 years of experience working as an Administrative Assistant, Project Manager and Customer Service Agent. The experience in Upwork has been really positive! Creative, outgoing, and charismatic.
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    Canva
    Administrative Support
    Virtual Assistance
    Trading Language
    Data Entry
    Customer Support
    Video Editing & Production
    Social Media Advertising
    WordPress e-Commerce
    Project Management
    Email Communication
    Logistics Coordination
    Project Management Office
    Instagram Story
    Spanish
  • $17 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (26 jobs)
    🌟 Need a highly efficient Virtual Assistant? Look no further! 🌟 Experienced Virtual Assistant with 11 years of dedicated service in a diversity of administrative roles, including but not only project management, team coordination, customer service management, web content analysis, AI training, email and calendar management, light bookkeeping, translation and event planning. I am Brazilian and fluent in English, Spanish, and French. I am known amongst my clients and coworkers to be a trustworthy, fast learner, detail-oriented,proactive and effective communicator. 📬 Let's chat and see if we are a good match :)
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    Travel Planning
    People Management
    Event Planning
    Project Management
    Light Bookkeeping
    Payroll Accounting
    Calendar Management
    AI Model Training
    Virtual Assistance
    Administrative Support
    Translation
    Customer Service
    Email Support
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (14 jobs)
    Hi! I appreciate you looking at my profile. I go by the name Ran. For the past six years, I have worked as an executive and virtual assistant, handling a wide range of activities. I've been collaborating with CEOs of small businesses and solopreneurs. I can keep track of customer support workflows, develop SOPs, and/or enhance current practices. I've also had experience leading small teams and projects. ensuring that nothing slips between the gaps and is completed. For recruitment, I can also assist you in that area if you need a hiring manager. My ambition is to be one of the most valuable Executive Assistants here at Upwork and to continue helping CEOs and Solopreneurs scale up their businesses and realize their company visions by enabling them to focus on things that will help the business expand. Allow me to relieve you of your operational and strategic duties. I pledge to conduct myself honestly and with integrity.
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    Staff Recruitment & Management
    Team Training
    Project Management
    Content Writing
    Administrative Support
    Communication Skills
    Calendar Management
    Customer Service
    Marketing Strategy
    Virtual Assistance
    On-Page SEO
  • $12 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Strengths and Skills: • Effective communication • Highly Organized • Critical-thinking • Decision-making • Can work with minimal to no supervision • Generating reports • Reports preparation / visual presentation • Training employees • Scheduling • Facilitating online and in-person assessments • Management and client coordination • Customer support • Data Entry • Time-keeping • End-to-end recruitment process • Volume hiring • Onboarding employees • End-to-end process of Labor Relations • Minutes of the meeting • Employee Engagement • Keeping confidential information/data • 201 filing / E-filing • Online research • Basic computer troubleshooting Software and Systems: • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams • Google Suite: Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Voice, Forms • Adobe Acrobat • Slack • Trello • Canva • ADP • Deluxe Payroll • Viber, WhatsApp • Zip Recruiter • Indeed
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    Email Communication
    Facilitation
    Microsoft Excel
    Project Report
    Google Sheets
    Communications
    Scheduling
    Data Entry
    Report Writing
    Task Coordination
    Graphic Design
    Virtual Assistance
    Staff Recruitment & Management
    Online Research
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Specialist in providing administrative support to real estate agents/transaction coordinators from California! My name is K. Vijay Kumar. A self-motivated professional that thrives on overcoming challenges and learning new skills. No matter the length of the project, my goal is to make your business run more smoothly. I take pride in my commitment to excellent service. With over 5 years of experience in assisting transaction coordinators in California real estate, I provide you with smooth closings and compliant files. I understand how valuable your time is as a transaction coordinator, my services will be helpful to reduce the amount of time you spend on paperwork so you can focus your attention on getting many new clients!! I've efficiently performed these tasks for previous clients, including, but not limited to: - Acting as a liaison between parties involved to ensure a smooth closing. - Helped a team of real estate agents manage files, schedule inspections, ensure paperwork accuracy, compile data for ongoing market analysis, and stay up to date on changing state regulations. - Provide a file audit prior to the closing of a real estate transaction. Entered all agent paperwork into the paperless data system, checking for accuracy. - Assisted in the coordination of real estate transactions by managing the flow of paperwork and ensuring deadlines were met, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency. - Coordinated and tracked multiple listing and purchase contracts, paying close attention to all contract provisions, processes, and paperwork to ensure successful closings. - Processed and tracked real estate transactions from offer to close, as well as streamlined and updated the transaction process for closing documents and other related paperwork. You're busy. Save yourself time and let me handle the paperwork, which can help the growth of your business exponentially!! The rate is negotiable and dependent on business needs.
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    Google Docs
    Microsoft Excel
    Communications
    Data Entry
    Email Communication
    Contact List
    Google Sheets
    Scheduling
    Box
    File Management
    Inventory Management
    Microsoft Outlook
    Virtual Assistance
    DocuSign
  • $12 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (10 jobs)
    Hi future client! my name is Belen. As a freelancer, I help business owners articulate their vision, identify business goals, and develop actionable plans to achieve those goals. My areas of experience include: 📍 As a Social Media Manager: I provide effective strategies in social media, increased online presence, heightened audience engagement and attractive designs, ensuring more efficient social media management aligned with your brand objectives. ✅ Creation and programming of engaging content, audience interaction, development of social media strategies, creation and management of advertising campaigns, email marketing campaigns. 📍 As a Virtual Assistant: I handle administrative tasks with greater efficiency, optimize calendar management, respond promptly to emails, enhance document organization, and significantly reduce workload, enabling you to focus on more strategic and high-value tasks. ✅ Email management, project management, data entry, calendar organization, assistance in administrative tasks, virtual tools handling, customer support and travel booking. Trust that my expertise in these areas can significantly contribute to your business goals! I am excited about the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team's success. Looking forward to your prompt response!
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    Marketing Strategy
    Content Creation
    Multitasking
    Editing & Proofreading
    Data Entry
    Information Analysis
    Personal Administration
    Canva
    Email Marketing
    Virtual Assistance
    Team Management
    Social Media Management
    Email Support
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Do you hate doing specific things? Get distracted easily while trying to finish a project and then get frustrated when deadline approaches and you are not done? Do you just feel like you need help streamlining a process, a community or your schedule? You have a hard time keeping track of all the emails in a project? Or need someone to keep the email reminders or coordination for meetings and such? If what I mentioned before hit you right in the head, then I am here to help you with the administrative duties you hate! Hello, my name is Cyntia and I am a virtual assistant living with ADHD. I enjoy helping others achieve their best self by taking away the burden of administrative management. Activities I can help with: - Data entry. - Invoice Management. - Administrative duties. - Mailboxes and Message Management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). - Google Classroom Admin duties. - Blog writing/reading. - Book reading. - Uploads [Video/Social Media]. - Calendar and deadline upkeep. Skills I am experienced in: - Inbox management - Discord/Guilded community creation/streamline. - Blog writing (learning/education, travel, teaching English, and more) - Copywriting - Invoice creation (Templates using Canva) - Survey creation and collection - Online English lessons (TEFL-certified English Teacher) - Transcription (WPM 50+) Tools and programs with which I am experienced: -Trello -Wordpress -Canva -Premiere Pro -Photoshop -InDesign -Google Drive -All Google Suite tools (Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Forms, etc.) -Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Notes) -Facebook -Instagram -YouTube -Soundcloud -Pinterest -Zoom -Cisco Webex I am interested in working with: -SAP SuccessFactors Project Managers -Professional Gamers/Streamers -Twitch Streamers -Teachers/TAs -Virtual World Oriented Businesses -Bloggers -DND or any other Tabletop groups. -Small Businesses
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    Task Coordination
    Copywriting
    Virtual Assistance
    Administrative Support
    Writing
    Personal Administration
    Community Management
    Data Entry
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (31 jobs)
    I am a highly organized and self-driven individual, passionate about developing my career in the field of administration and management. Having attained most of the career goals that I have previously set myself, I am keen to expand my professional ability and seek new challenges in this field. I have completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I am greatly excited by the prospect of being able to use this knowledge, along with my natural passion for administration and management, and, become a valuable addition to the team. I am confident that the combination of my work experience and educational background has prepared me to make a strong contribution to your company. My previous experiences have equipped me with the knowledge and work ethic required for long-term success in the field. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications would be an asset to the company's continued success. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
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    Project Management
    Interpersonal Skills
    File Maintenance
    Task Coordination
    Data Entry
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Personal Administration
    Scheduling
    Customer Service
    Administrative Support
    Virtual Assistance
    Executive Support
    Phone Support
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (25 jobs)
    Hi! My name is Cielo. I’ve been in the freelancing industry for over six years now, working as a marketing expert and project manager. I specialize in content management and funnel building, making sure that the company achieves optimal user experience with our systems. I also found interest and have acquired knowledge in hiring, task delegation, and project management. I have kept long-term clients, most of them 6 months and up, and have received excellent ratings and reviews from them. Before getting into freelancing, I have 5 years of solid experience in the BPO industry. I have climbed up the career ladder, started off with taking in calls, then after a few months, was promoted to become a Quality Assurance Specialist, then, became a supervisor and handled a team of 18 chat support and email correspondence representatives. As an employee or contractor, I am very dedicated and committed. I prefer long-term clients but can also provide the same, if not better, service to short-term clients. I also have a passion for learning new things and do not prefer being stagnant to repetitive work for a long time; I am very inquisitive and always eager to learn. I like to do tasks that will help enrich my knowledge and help me grow as an individual. For the right job, I can work past my allotted time and have no issues with overtime, I can also do tasks that are not related to my actual project provided that I will be trained and guided on how to accomplish them. I am flexible, very responsive, and loyal. Outside of work, I am a mom, a wife, a daughter to a single mother, and a friend to a few very genuine people. I love spending quality time with family and friends, which is one of the reasons why I opted to work as a freelancer. My leisure activities are cycling, beach bumming, and swimming. Please see below the skills/platforms I learned for the past years in the workforce: Key Skills: 👉 Funnel Building 👉 Content Management Systems / Wordpress using it's internal editor, Divi themes or Elementor 👉 Email Marketing Campaigns Setup 👉 Social Media Management / Marketing 👉 Customer Support 👉 Virtual Assistance 👉 Email Support / Marketing 👉 Fraud Analysis 👉 Team Management 👉 Project Management PLATFORMS USED: CMS, Marketing and Funnel Building: WordPress ClickFunnels Opt-in Pages, Sales Pages, Membership Sites Bldrly Kajabi Ontraport Page Builder Kartra Klaviyo Wix Amazon Store Builder Klaviyo Ontraport Mailchimp ActiveCampaign AWeber ClickFunnels MailerLite Webhosting: GoDaddy Bluehost Hostgator Names.co.uk Hostinger Customer Support Platforms: GMail ZohoMail Zendesk JiRa LiveChat Inc. Amazon Seller Central Messaging Social Media Platforms: Facebook (Business Manager, Ads Manager, Publishing) Instagram (Business and Personal) Snapchat Twitter Pinterest Spotify Schedugram Hootsuite Tweetdeck Repost App LinkedIn Clubhouse TikTok Buffer Design: Canva Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe XD Headliner Windows Video Editor Cloud Sharing / File Management: Google Drive Dropbox Zoho E-commerce and Dropshipping: Shopify WooCommerce Shiphero Shipit Amazon Signifyd Alibaba Project Management and Team Management software: Basecamp Slack Trello Kanban Dropbox Asana ClickUp Time tracking software: Hubstaff Worksnaps Upwork Desktop App Data Analysis / Data Entry: Django Google Drive (Google Sheets) Microsoft Excel Other skills: SEC Filings Writing Blogs Photo / Video editing Skills that I'd like to learn in the future: AI Usage and Developing Graphic Design Full Stack Developing Web Design Video Editing Animation Multimedia Arts Thanks for taking a peek at my profile and looking forward to speaking soon!
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    Virtual Assistance
    ActiveCampaign
    Ontraport
    Executive Support
    Customer Service
    Social Media Plugin
    Email Communication
    Kajabi
    Content SEO
    Administrative Support
    ClickFunnels
    Marketing
    Email Marketing
    WordPress
    Web Design
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.5/5
    • (39 jobs)
    Experienced bilingual professional providing customer support and translation services. Native French speaker with strong English skills (IELTS academic certification, verified by Upwork), I bring valuable expertise to every project. Successfully collaborated with companies such as Genesys, TutorChase, Moon Active, and monTransport.com. Services Offered: Translation and Proofreading: English to French translation, transcription, and proofreading French Localization for websites, software, and marketing materials Customer / Admin Support: Phone Handling and Email Support Calendar Management and meeting scheduling Social Media Management (Instagram, Facebook) Market Research and Data Entry Proficient in the following softwares/applications: MS Office Suite Zendesk Jira Trello Slack Crowdin Mailbluster My relevant skills include: Excellent attention to detail Strong writing skills in both English and French Ability to write up to 80 words per minute. Quick thinking, reliable decision-making, and a commitment to ongoing learning and improvement.
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    Staff Recruitment & Management
    Virtual Assistance
    Customer Service
    English to French Translation
    Email Copywriting
    Phone Communication
    Administrative Support
    Customer Support
    Search Engine Optimization
    Online Research
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    I am a proactive and resourceful problem-solver with a passion for helping clients achieve their goals. With great communication skills, I strive to build strong relationships with clients and work collaboratively to create solutions that meet their needs. As an adaptive and versatile freelancer, I embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices to provide the most effective solutions possible. I am eager to work with clients to create exceptional outcomes and deliver high-quality results. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on exceeding expectations, I am confident in my ability to deliver projects on time and to the highest standard. Whether you need help with project management, customer service, virtual administrative assistance, or any other aspect of your business, I am here to support you. Let's work together to take your business to the next level!
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    Customer Support
    Virtual Assistance
    Customer Service
    Visual Basic for Applications
    Software Development
    PyCharm
    Web Design
    Microsoft Excel
    Python
    JavaScript
  • $12 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (11 jobs)
    ⭐TOP RATED FREELANCER⭐ Hello there! My name is Edna, I'm a Full Time Freelancer with 2 years of experience in Virtual Assistance, Customer Service and Data Entry willing to help your business grow! I guarantee 100% satisfaction to my clients! You're not just going to have an efficient and professional freelancer, but also a caring and emphatic person! My purpose is to help you achieve your business goals and give you someone to trust in the process. What I'm good at: ✅Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) ✅Google Suite Tools ✅Data Entry ✅Web Research ✅Virtual Assistance ✅Customer Support ✅E-Commerce Management ✅Administrative Tasks ✅Marketing Tasks ✅Basic Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva) ✅Digital Organization Tools (Notion, Slack, Asana) What I can offer you: ✅Constant communication ✅Problem solving efficiently ✅Results-orientated ✅I am willing to learn new skills. ✅Fast learning ✅100% Confidentiality ✅Bilingual worker (Spanish/English) Feel free to contact me so we can discuss how I can help you!
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    Hey there! 👋 Ever find yourself wishing you had more time to do the things you love and hang out with your favorite people? I've got your back! Running a business, website, or blog can be a real time-eater, but guess what? I'm here to be your daily support system, so you can focus on growing your passion without getting bogged down by the nitty-gritty. As your Virtual Assistant, I'm ready to lend a hand with: ✨ Admin Support ✨ Data Entry ✨ Light Bookkeeping ✨ CRM Management ✨ Proofreading and Editing Docs ✨ Light Project Management ✨ Office Assistant/Support ✨ People/Team Management ✨ Client Support ✨ Social Media Management And let's not forget the WordPress magic: 🌐 Posting new articles to your blogs 🌐 Creating posts and pages on WordPress 🌐 Updating Pages and Posts 🌐 Copying content between sites 🌐 Adding internal and external links 🌐 Hunting down and uploading super cool images for your blog 🌐 Formatting your articles to make them extra reader-friendly 🌐 Adding video and images 🌐 Making sure all those headings are properly done 🌐 Reading and polishing articles when needed 🌐 Crafting perfect slugs/permalinks 🌐 Making your articles irresistible to readers 🌐 Adding those magical canonicals where they're needed 🌐 Handling product uploads (Amazon, Shopify) I'm your go-to person for various blog flavors like Food Blogs, Business Blogs, Tech Blogs, Fashion Blogs, and even Movie & TV Reviews. When it comes to WordPress Themes, I'm good with Divi, Elementor, and Gutenberg. And oh, I've got the SEO game covered with plugins like Yoast and Rank Math. I roll with some awesome tools: 🛠 Trello 🛠 Asana 🛠 Zoho CRM, Zoho Projects, Zoho Mail, Zoho Vault, Zoho Books, Zoho People, you name it! 🛠 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 🛠 Google Workspace 🛠 Canva 🛠 Clickup 🛠 Slack 🛠 Hubstaff So, why pick me? ✨ Top-notch results that won't break the bank ✨ I'm your multitasking, reliable sidekick ✨ Quick as a flash turnaround time ✨ I'm 110% committed to your tasks ✨ Thrive with or without supervision ✨ I'm here to give you the freedom to grow your business ✨ Lightning-fast responses to all your messages Ready to team up? I'm already pumped! Shoot me a message, and let's chat about making some magic together. Excited to work with you! 😊 Cheers, Funmi
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    My name is Danielle Nicole, also known as 'Dani'. I am a freelance virtual assistant, data encoder, copy-writer, and artist. I am very familiar when it comes to data entry, microsoft word, excel, jpegs, pdf files, and other similar files. I have plenty experience in working as a virtual assistant. I have worked in the medical, customer service, and lead gen fields. I am creative, resourceful, flexible, and I have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. I am highly organized and efficient in fast-paced multitasking environments; I am able to accomplish objectives with creativity and enthusiasm. I am independent; able to effectively coordinate tasks to accomplish projects with timeliness and creativity. I can generate content relative to any kind of work requested.
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    • 4.8/5
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    ●       Highly organized, dedicated with a positive attitude ●       Work well under pressure with attention to details ●       Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills ●       Has Training, Leadership and Client Management Experience ●       Works well with Excel, EHR platforms, NextGen, MDIV (Medical Billing Systems), Jaguar System (EMR System), Salesforce, JIRA, GURU, Zendesk, Microsoft /Gmail Suites and Slack ●       Able to work with Cigna Medical & Dental Provider as well as Patient Services ●       Trained for all Federal and Private Insurances
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    • 5.0/5
    • (30 jobs)
    Hello, Feel free to call me Sue! I am a professional in the field of mental health with an MS degree. Very passionate about assisting clients who need their work done accurately and fast. It is my goal to provide quality service to those in need of quality work. My language skills include fluency in Turkish and English. I am proficient with Microsoft Office, Hootsuite, Hypefury, Google Sheets, Canva, etc. I specialize in data, research, calendar management, gatekeeping for higher-ups, and managing personal tasks. Looking forward to working with you!
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How To Hire The Top Virtual Assistant For Your Business

Whether you're leading a small startup or a large company, maintaining an online presence is crucial and can be demanding. Virtual assistants help businesses enhance efficiency by handling administrative, technical, and specialized tasks. This allows you and your team to focus on strategic planning and business development, which are key to growth and profitability. Hiring the right virtual assistant involves creating an accurate job description tailored to your business's needs. For detailed guidance on hiring a virtual assistant, including what to look for in candidates, continue reading this guide.

Writing A Virtual Assistant Job Post

To start, there are a variety of virtual assistants available, some with specific industry experience, some accustomed to working with executives, some strong in customer service roles, and so on. You can get more qualified proposals and speed up your search by being more specific with your needs.

With a clear picture of your ideal virtual assistant in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective virtual assistant job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From booking travel arrangements to data entry, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience working with certain industries or tools mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

By striking the right balance in your job post, you’ll attract qualified VAs and set the stage for a successful partnership that aligns with your business objectives. 

Not sure how to start on your job post? A sample Virtual Assistant job description will help get you started.

Helpful Information To Know Before You Hire A Virtual Assistant

Before hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA), understanding their varied roles and the extensive tasks they manage is crucial for successful recruitment. This includes gaining insights into their daily duties, the current market trends, and the demand across various sectors. This knowledge will help you appreciate the versatility of VAs and make informed decisions when choosing one to meet your business needs.

The Role Of A Virtual Assistant

A Virtual Assistant is a remote powerhouse, streamlining business operations from afar. Here’s just some of what they bring to the table:

  • Flexibility: VAs operate remotely, offering support from anywhere in the world. This flexibility allows them to integrate seamlessly with teams across different time zones and locations.
  • Diverse Skill Set: They handle a wide range of tasks, from scheduling and email management to content creation and data analysis, adapting to the unique needs of each business
  • Efficiency Booster: VAs free up business leaders and teams to focus on strategic goals and core activities by taking on administrative and specialized tasks, enhancing overall productivity.

VAs are the remote gears that keep the business machine running smoothly, proving essential in today’s fast-paced digital world. They are the ultimate multi-taskers, making them invaluable assets to any team.

Virtual Assistant Hiring Demand In 2024

The demand for Virtual Assistants (VAs) is expected to significantly increase in 2024, driven by the shift toward remote work and digital transformation, according to a recent Upwork study. This study identifies Virtual Assistance as the top in-demand skill in the Customer Service & Admin Support category. As businesses adapt to market changes and aim to maintain competitiveness, VAs are becoming crucial for efficiently scaling operations without the traditional overhead. 

The Most Common Jobs & Tasks

There are many tasks a Virtual Assistant can do for you and your business, including:

  • Email and Calendar Management

Virtual Assistants can manage and organize email inboxes, filter important messages, repost routine inquiries, and lag urgent emails for direct attention. They can also manage calendars, schedule appointments, organize meetings, and set reminders.

  • Social Media Management

When it comes to social media management, virtual assistants can curate content, schedule posts, engage with followers, and monitor social media analytics. They help businesses maintain a consistent online presence, crucial for brand visibility and engagement. By staying active on social media, companies can attract new customers, retain existing ones, and keep their brand in mind among their target audience. 

  • Customer Service

Virtual assistants can provide customer support through email, phone, or live chat channels. They can handle inquiries, answer phone calls, resolve issues, and ensure customer satisfaction. Effective customer service by VAs helps build customer trust and loyalty, increasing retention rates.

  • Project Management

Virtual assistants can help plan, execute, and monitor projects, coordinate with different team members, manage timelines, and ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. This support in project management ensures that projects progress smoothly, resources are used efficiently, and objectives are achieved successfully. 

  • Content Creation and Management

VAs can produce various types of content, such as blog posts, newsletters, and marketing materials - aligning with the company’s branding and communication strategy. They can also manage content calendars, ensuring regular publication of relevant and engaging content. This consistent content creation and management help establish the business as a thought leader in its industry, enhancing its SEO rankings and online presence.

  • Bookkeeping and Financial Management

Virtual assistants can manage bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing, tracking expenses and revenues, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports. This helps businesses keep accurate financial records, stay compliant with tax regulations, and make informed financial decisions, contributing to the company's overall financial health.

Industries Hiring Virtual Assistants

Business owners across the board outsource many routine tasks to Virtual assistants, but specific industries continue hiring the most VAs.

Real Estate

Virtual Assistants can manage client inquiries, schedule property viewings, and handle paperwork - allowing agents to focus more on closing deals and less on administrative tasks.

Law Offices

For legal professionals, Virtual Assistants can streamline case management, schedule client consultations, manage legal documentation, and conduct research, thereby enhancing the efficiency and productivity of legal practices. 

Startups

Often characterized by dynamic growth and limited resources, startups can leverage Virtual Assistants to handle administrative tasks, manage social media, perform market research, and support project management - allowing the core team to focus on strategic development and innovation.

Marketing Firms

Virtual Assistants can contribute to marketing firms by conducting market analysis, managing client communications, coordinating campaigns, and analyzing performance data - supporting the firm’s efforts to craft and execute effective marketing strategies.

Dental

Virtual Assistance can assist with appointment scheduling, patient follow-ups, billing, and record-keeping in the dental industry, ensuring smooth operational flow and allowing dental professionals to concentrate on providing top-notch patient care. 

Average Cost Of Hiring A VA In 2024

The cost of hiring a Virtual Assistant varies based on the project's size and duration, as well as the VA's level of expertise. Newer VAs typically charge lower hourly rates compared to those with years of experience. Full-time VAs cost more than part-time or independent contractors, so align your hiring with the workload your project demands.

While experience, project duration, and location will help determine the final costs, here are the average costs of hiring a Virtual Assistant:

  • Entry level VA: $12-20 per hour
  • Intermediate VA: $20-35+ per hour
  • Expert level VA: $38-50+ per hour

While you’re in control of the budget you set, keep in mind your project’s expectations and your talent’s experience levels. 

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