Turn Chaos into Calm:
A Virtual Assistant (VA) acts as a remote right-hand support system, turning chaos into calm by offloading your operational, administrative, and technical burdens so you can focus on your core strengths and big-picture goals.
What makes me a “Specialist”—and how can you benefit more from a Specialist VA?
The truth is, not all VAs are created equal.
First off, I’m human.
In a world full of automated bots, having a real person in your corner makes all the difference.
Second, I bring unique, extra abilities to the table that yield a much higher return on your investment than basic administrative support.
As a Specialist, I dive much deeper to help you scale. I’m here to give you full, high-discretion support on big-picture projects. We can brainstorm your next big idea, do a practice run for an important presentation, or co-work during a focus-boosting body-doubling session. I can also tackle the heavy lifting that drives revenue, like writing your blog and social media posts, or auditing your website marketing.
Of course, I can absolutely take care of the everyday surface-level items of a General VA (like tracking receipts and setting reminders), to clear the repetitive busywork off your plate. When you work with me, you don’t have to choose between a Generalist and a Specialist. You get double the benefit, because you get both in one partner.
Who do I work with?
I work remotely for companies and individuals, anywhere from 1 hour a week, to project-based, to part-time on a continuous basis. You don’t ‘hire’ me, you simply purchase my services when needed, and receive a receipt. You can officially announce me as part of your team, or you can keep my assistance completely anonymous.
Real-life Work Examples:
Example #1: 1 hour per week. – A consultant engages me weekly to assist with keeping focus and direction in their challenging personal world of ADHD. The week starts with a half-hour call to determine and prioritize the most significant tasks of the week. Then each day, I text with a short prompt of encouragement. I also work as a listening board, do research, do body-doubling, and help them catchup on Incomes Taxes.
Example #2: 5 hours per week. – An outdoor adventure coordinator uses me to respond to incoming calls, since they have a unique phone phobia. I am ‘on call’ one hour each weekday to respond to messages and return calls. Any remaining time is spent updating their bookings, creating social media posts, and more.
Example #3: 16 hours a month. – An arts newspaper uses my services to interview artists, write columns, layout e-newsletters, and keep their Arts Events Calendar updated. Special extra tasks include seasonal promotions, scouting talent for creative features, and marketing them to build their subscriber list.
Example #4: 30 hours, annually. – An artisan festival utilizes my services to oversee the roll-out of their Call for Artists documents, do Talent-Scouting, and maintain their social media accounts. I am tasked with developing relationships with the media, booking advertisements/stories, designing and preparing their print and online advertisements, scheduling radio interviews, and writing/distributing their Press Releases.
Example #5: As-needed. – A freelance writer in the advertising industry employs my services for editing and proofreading before they send documents to clients. I am their second set of eyes. They use my services on an ad hoc basis, as their projects come to a close. The need is last-minute and fast-paced, which has a fantastic energy to it, where I excel.
Example #6: Who? You? 😀 Let’s discuss the landscape of your unique day, and create a tailored approach for you.
Now that you know about how I can help you, here’s a little bit about me. When I’m not in my art studio, I’m in my office, helping my clients!
Need extra, unique services once-in-a-while?
Sometimes, solving a unique problem, or growing a particular aspect of your business requires a village, but you shouldn’t have to manage an entire Agency to get results. To give you complete, seamless support without the heavy overhead, I’ve built an on-demand network of top-tier talent ready to step in exactly when you need them.
Ready to take the next step toward unlocking your full potential and easing your mental load? Collaborating with a trusted partner is the fastest way to bridge your gaps and bring joy back into your work. Here is how we can start building that supportive relationship together, completely stress-free.
If it sounds like we would be a perfect fit, get in touch through my Contact form, or send me a message on LinkedIn or Facebook.
Rates:
In general, $40-$60/hour covers the most common tasks that are asked of me. For the vast majority of clients, Administrative tasks are what is most-often needed, and those are all at the bottom end of that range. Just to let you know, I do excel at Marketing and Design, which means that your VA is in a unique position to assist with a wider range of tasks, as you need them.
| Admin Services: Video/Phone Meetings: $40 Check-Ins/Prompts: $40 Customer Service: $40 Bookkeeping: $40 Receipts Entry: $40 General: $40 Data Entry: $40 Transcribing: $40 Online Research: $40 Doc Formatting: $40 Proofreading: $40 Project Management: $60 Tech Services: Email Lists: $60 Website Work: $60-75 Blog Management: $60-75 Video Work: $75-90 |
Creative Services: Writing: $40-60 Social Media Posts: $75-90 Graphic Design: $75-90 Brainstorming: $75-90 Ad Copywriting: $75-90 Marketing Plan: $75-90 Lead Generation: $75-90 Outreach: $75-90 Compassionate Pricing: |
Rush Jobs: Last-minute, late-evening, early-morning, and holiday time requests are often possible but a 1½ rate applies. Availability: Tax: |
Definitions:
Project Support — administrative, analytical, and operational assistance provided to project managers and teams to keep projects organized, compliant, and on schedule.
Prioritizing – we decide which tasks, goals, or items are the most important or urgent so you can deal with them first, and build a foundation for Project Support.
Proofing and Editing – two distinct yet inter-connected stages of the writing process used to refine a copy/text before publication or submission.
Brainstorming – a problem-solving and creative technique where a large volume of spontaneous ideas are rapidly generated.
Workflow review – a structured process for examining the steps, data flow, or content within a recurring business task.
Research – in our case, this refers to collection of data and information using the internet and digital tools.
Body-doubling – a productivity strategy where you perform a task in the presence of another person (me!) to improve focus, motivation, and task initiation.
Braintrust – a group of experts, advisors, or trusted colleagues who come together to offer strategic guidance, solve complex problems, and provide candid feedback to a decision-maker or organization.
