A LITTLE ABOUT ME I’ve been providing virtual assistance to SOHOs for the past eight years, and take pride in the fact that my services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. Twenty-five+ years business experience coupled with an enthusiasm for building my own VA business have gifted me with an ability to remain flexible, consistently meet project deadlines, anticipate and troubleshoot potential problems, and involve myself in ongoing learning.

My diversified background includes supervisory experience as well as providing support and assistance to senior management in many industries including the following:

•	Human Resource Consulting Firm
•	Executive and Life Coaches
•	Professional Association
•	Recording Company
•	Booking Agent
•	Engineering Firm
•	Operations Department Of A Pipeline Company
•	Marketing Department Of A Large Oil Company

I am a Commissioner for Oaths in and for the Province of Alberta and have completed a Technical Writing certificate course through Mount Royal College. Two of my strong points are flexibility and an ability to adapt well to the work styles and preferences of my clients.

Some of my more recent virtual projects include:

•	Maintaining an Excel database for the local Chapter of an international organization, and monthly electronic mailouts to the membership
•	Tracking RSVPs to monthly functions, compiling RSVP lists, processing credit card charges, and issuing receipts
•	Typing, formatting (including insertion of clipart where appropriate), and proofing seminar materials
•	Typing and formatting confidential reports and general correspondence
•	Developing PowerPoint presentations
•	Booking appointments, flight and hotel reservations, and car rentals
•	Diarizing, emailing and tracking responses for projects that require regular, ongoing follow-up for a specified period of time
•	Bookkeeping, including reconciliation of bank statements, using Simply Accounting software
•	GST reports
•	Invoicing
•	Expediting payment of overdue receivables
•	Designing and emailing newsletters, flyers, and tri-fold brochures
•	Ordering supplies

There is no limit to what can be accomplished. It’s simply a matter of defining your needs and then determining the most effective and efficient way to partner.

On a personal level, I live in Okotoks with my husband Pat, and our wonderful bichon-shitszu, Herbie. Herbie and I try our best to walk for about 1-1/2 hours in the mornings. We particularly enjoy walking by the river in the quiet of early morning, just before the town wakens. My other hobbies include meditation, reading, and writing.