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Maite Maria G.

Paterson, New Jersey

$20/hr
4.9
45 jobs

I help businesses, entrepreneurs, and growing teams with administrative support, data entry, research, customer support, social media management, and product testing. I have completed 25+ projects on Upwork and have experience supporting clients with data entry, online research, social media posting, customer support, platform testing, documentation, and general administrative tasks. I am reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering accurate results while following instructions carefully. As a US-based bilingual freelancer (English & Spanish), I communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to new tools and workflows. Services I offer: 🖥️ Virtual Assistance 📋 Administrative Support 📊 Data Entry & Database Management 🔎 Online Research 💬 Customer Support (Email & Chat) 📱 Social Media Posting & Engagement 🤝 Community Engagement 📣 Marketing Support 📲 Mobile & Web App Testing 🧪 Beta Testing & User Feedback 🐞 Bug Reporting & Usability Feedback 📂 Document Management If you're looking for a dependable Virtual Assistant, Tester, or Social Media Support Specialist who can start quickly and deliver quality work, I'd be happy to help.

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Marketing
  • Travel
  • CRM Software
  • Computer Basics
  • Office 365
  • Office Administration
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce
Ahsan R.

Hyderabad, Pakistan

$5/hr
5.0
88 jobs

Are you looking for accurate data, automated workflows, or reliable web scraping solutions that save time and scale your business? I help businesses collect, organize, and automate data through a combination of Python development, web scraping, lead generation, and administrative support. With 4+ years of experience, I have worked with startups, agencies, e-commerce businesses, recruiters, and marketing teams to build custom data collection systems and automate repetitive processes. 🚀 What I Can Do For You 💠💠💠 Web Scraping & Data Extraction 💠💠💠 ✅ Google Maps Lead Extraction (Business Name, Address, Category, Email, Phone Number, Reviews, Ratings) ✅ E-commerce Data Scraping (Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, WooCommerce, and custom stores) ✅ Directory & Listing Website Scraping ✅ Review & Rating Extraction ✅ Web Crawling & Large-Scale Data Collection ✅ Dynamic & JavaScript Website Scraping ✅ Login-Protected Website Data Extraction ✅ Scheduled Scraping & Monitoring Solutions 💠💠💠 Lead Generation & Web Research 💠💠💠 ✅ B2B Lead Generation ✅ LinkedIn Research & Sales Navigator ✅ Contact List Building ✅ Email & Phone Number Collection ✅ Market Research & Competitor Analysis ✅ Data Enrichment & Validation 💠💠💠 Data Entry & Administrative Support 💠💠💠 ✅ Excel Data Entry & Data Cleaning ✅ PDF to Excel/Word Conversion ✅ CRM Data Management (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho) ✅ Product Uploading (Shopify & WordPress) ✅ Copy-Paste & Typing Tasks ✅ Form Filling & Survey Data Entry ✅ Data Organization & Management 💠💠💠 Automation & Workflow Solutions 💠💠💠 ✅ Python Automation Scripts ✅ Browser Automation ✅ Zapier Automation ✅ Make Workflows ✅ n8n Automation ✅ Pabbly Connect Integrations ✅ Automated Data Collection & Reporting ✅ Repetitive Task Automation 💠💠💠 Technical Skills 💠💠💠 • Python • Selenium • Scrapy • Playwright • BeautifulSoup • Requests • Pandas • Apify • Octoparse • ParseHub • PhantomBuster • Zapier • Make • n8n • Pabbly Connect • Airtable • Google Sheets 💠💠💠 Data Delivery Formats 💠💠💠 • Excel (XLSX) • CSV • JSON • SQL • Google Sheets • API-Ready Datasets All data is delivered clean, structured, and ready for immediate use. 💠💠💠 Industries I Support 💠💠💠 • Marketing & SEO Agencies • Lead Generation Companies • E-commerce Businesses • Real Estate Investors • Recruitment Agencies • Market Research Teams • SaaS Startups 🔒 Why Work With Me? ✔ 4+ Years of Experience ✔ Accurate & Detail-Oriented ✔ Fast Turnaround Times ✔ Scalable Automation Solutions ✔ Clear Communication ✔ Reliable & Deadline-Focused ✔ Long-Term Support Available Whether you need targeted leads, large-scale web scraping, workflow automation, or accurate data management, I can help you build efficient solutions that save time and improve results. Send me a message with your project requirements, website URL, or desired data fields, and I'll recommend the most efficient approach for your needs. I look forward to working with you.

  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Automation
  • Data Mining
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Scraping
  • Web Crawling
  • Web Scraping
  • Python
  • Lead Generation
  • CRM Software
  • Google Sheets
  • Company Research
  • Product Listings
  • WordPress
Maite C.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$6/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Description: Thank you for visiting my profile! I am passionate about administrative work and providing warm and efficient customer service. With my excellent administrative skills, I can help my clients organize their activities, schedule appointments and meetings, create administrative reports, perform data entry tasks, provide customer support, and much more. My professional skills include: Virtual Administrative Assistance Administrative Support Personal Accountability Assistant Accurate and Organized Data Entry Customer Service Project Support Client/Supplier Communication Calendar Management Email Management – Email Communication Document Formatting Voice Recording – Voice over Tools I have experience with: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Google Google Drive Google Calendar Google Meet/Zoom Gmail Canva Trello Notion ChatGPT/Gemini Solid Converter PDF Beyond Compare 4 Audacity Kajabi I would love to discuss how I can help lighten your workload and add value to your projects. I look forward to your message!

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Online Research
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Project
  • Project Management
  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Spanish
  • ChatGPT
  • Audio Transcription
  • Copy & Paste
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Email Support
Jehan S.

Iligan City, Philippines

$6/hr
4.9
279 jobs

Are you seeking an EXCEPTIONAL and HARDWORKING Virtual Assistant with minimal supervision and a proven track record of quality and efficiency? 📍 My Strength/ Specialties ✅ Virtual Assistant ✅ Administrative Assistant ✅ Patients Demographic Entry ✅ Claims submission and rejections ✅ Payment Posting ✅Claims status and AR review ✅ Appointment scheduling ✅ Medical Administrative duties ✅ invoicing ✅ Phone and Email handling ✅ Shopify product listing ✅ FB posting in Marketplace ✅ Email Marketing ✅ Medical Office Virtual Assistant. ✅ Real State (creating work order, creating invoices, ) ✅ Data Extraction / Data mining ✅ Order Processing ✅ Lead Generation ✅ Research ✅ Lead Generation ✅ LinkedIn Scraping and managing CRM I am a hardworking and self-motivated freelancer. I’ve done several successful Upwork projects. I strive to complete the tasks in a timely manner with excellent result. I Have strong English language skills, and quite capable of meeting tight deadlines, working under intense pressure while making sure to create quality work for the client. I work with honesty, sincerity and professionalism. You can have a check at my previous work. I have done all previous work with 100% client's satisfaction and worked in many organizations. I have a great passion for working as a VA. I have gathered enough experience to meet your needs.

  • Data Entry
  • Data Scraping
  • Zendesk
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Amazon Plugin
  • Data Extraction
  • Invoicing
  • Social Media Website
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Order Processing
  • Shopify
Charisse Elaine M.

Sto. tomas, Batangas, Philippines

$10/hr
5.0
112 jobs

I have 9 years experience in Data Entry, Web Researching, Virtual Assistant work, SEO/Backlinking, and Transcribing. I am fast and accurate in Data Entry. I am hardworking, flexible and detail-oriented. It is my aim to work part time and full-time jobs and to provide excellent service to my clients and I am looking for an opportunity to share my knowledge and skills to buyers and co-providers.

  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • WordPress
  • Instapage
  • Video Upload
  • ScreenFlow
  • ClickFunnels
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Video Editing
  • Elementor
Gecille O.

Mindoro, Philippines

$10/hr
4.9
97 jobs

Greetings! With four years of dedicated experience, I am a seasoned virtual assistant specializing in diverse tasks to enhance your business. From expertly handling product uploads on Shopify, Amazon, eBay, and other e-commerce platforms to creative design work using Photoshop and Canva, I offer a comprehensive skill set. My proficiency extends to PDF editing with Adobe Acrobat, data entry, contact searching, email marketing in Shopify, WordPress and WIX blog formatting, creating flyers, thumbnails and reels using canva, web research and social media posting. Let me streamline your operations and elevate your brand! Skills: ✔E-commerce Product Uploading (Shopify, Amazon, eBay) ✔Photoshop & Canva for Creative Design and Photo Editing ✔Adobe Acrobat for PDF Editing ✔Data Entry, Contact Searching/Web research, and Validation ✔Email Marketing (Shopify and MailerLite) ✔WordPress and WIX Blog Formatting ✔Creating Flyers and Social Media designs for posting, Thumbnails and Facebook Reels ✔Social Media Posting and Management ✔Customized T-shirts and Mugs Designs ✔Customily Product Listing Over the past four years, I have successfully assisted numerous clients in various aspects of virtual assistance. Here are some highlights: 📌E-commerce Excellence: Managed end-to-end product uploading on Shopify, Amazon, eBay, and other platforms, ensuring accurate and visually appealing listings. 📌Creative Design: Utilized Photoshop and Canva for eye-catching designs, including flyers, for social media posting, blog thumbnails, customized T-shirts, and mug designs. 📌Administrative Proficiency: Handled PDF editing tasks using Adobe Acrobat, executed data entry with precision, and conducted thorough contact searches and information validation for effective data collection. 📌Tech Savvy: Proficient in email marketing within the Shopify platform, formatting blogs on WordPress, and adding databases on Wix.com for seamless business operations. 📌Social Media Management: Managed social media accounts, creating engaging posts, and ensuring a consistent brand presence online. I'm available to work in your prepared time and I give 100% commitment to my projects and contracts.

  • Data Entry
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Product Listings
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Canva
  • Photo Editing
  • PDF
  • Product Research
  • WordPress
  • ChatGPT
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Graphic
  • KDP Interior
  • Shopify Apps
  • Shopify Dropshipping
  • Gemini Nano

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Administrative assistant hiring guide

Administrative assistants are the organizational backbone of businesses across every industry, managing essential tasks that keep daily operations running smoothly. Whether you need occasional support during special projects or ongoing help managing daily operations, these professionals can enable you and your team to focus on strategic priorities.

What does an administrative assistant do?

An administrative assistant manages day-to-day operational tasks that keep businesses organized and efficient. The responsibilities these professionals handle vary based on industry, company size, and organizational needs. Their core function involves completing administrative tasks that allow executives, managers, and team members to concentrate on strategic work.

Administrative assistants manage daily communications including answering phones, responding to emails, and coordinating with clients. Many also help with scheduling by booking appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings to prevent conflicts.

In document management, administrative assistants organize and maintain files, draft correspondence, prepare reports and presentations, and handle data entry. Many also support project management by tracking deadlines and facilitating team communication.

Depending on the role, administrative assistants may take on specialized responsibilities. Legal administrative assistants help prepare documents like summonses, complaints, and subpoenas, often working alongside paralegal professionals. Medical administrative assistants transcribe dictation, maintain patient records, and process insurance payments. Executive assistants handle complex responsibilities including reviewing documents, conducting research, and preparing reports for leadership.

Common tasks administrative assistants handle include:

How to hire an administrative assistant on Upwork

Upwork makes it easy to find and hire freelance administrative assistants, with many skilled candidates available to meet your timeline and budget needs. To streamline your hiring process, just follow these four simple steps.

Step 1: Post a job

Your job post serves as the first point of contact with potential candidates. Crafting a job post that clearly expresses your needs helps candidates self-select based on their skills and interest. In your post:

  • Use a clear, specific title with relevant keywords, for example “Administrative assistant needed for email management and calendar coordination”

  • Describe the scope of work, deliverables, and expected hours per week

  • List required qualifications such as software proficiency or industry experience

  • Include your budget range to set appropriate expectations

To create a tailored job post quickly, try the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork’s Mindful AI. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma will craft a job post in seconds. You can also review job description templates for inspiration, as well as office administrator job descriptions for ideas that are specific to the role.

Step 2: Evaluate proposals

Taking a structured approach to reviewing proposals will help you move efficiently from a large applicant pool to a focused shortlist.

  • Have Uma give instant video interviews and side-by-side comparisons

  • Use Upwork’s filters to find candidates by rate, location, and experience

  • Review proposals for signs that the candidate has understood your job post and has the skills to meet your needs

  • On the candidate profiles, review work history, client feedback, and Job Success Scores (JSSs)

  • Look for demonstrated experience with administrative tasks similar to your needs

  • Create a shortlist of candidates whose qualifications match your project scope

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Quick video interviews give you the chance to ask any questions you have left for your top candidates, and to get a feel for what a collaboration with them might be like.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork messaging to get instant transcripts and summaries from Uma

  • Ask the candidates to walk you through past work from their portfolio, focusing on aspects that are similar to your project and challenges they overcame

  • Ask about tools and software they currently use for administrative work, and how easily they can shift to your workflows

  • Discuss availability, communication preferences, and turnaround expectations

  • Evaluate relevant problem-solving abilities through scenario-based questions

You can refer to common interview questions for freelancers to help keep your conversations focused and productive.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Once you’ve found the right person, you can send a contract directly through the Upwork marketplace. A solid contract protects both parties and helps collaborations be successful from beginning to end.

  • Use Upwork's contract workroom, messaging, and payment protection for secure collaboration

  • Choose fixed-price contracts for projects with clear deliverables, such as organizing an existing set of files or emails

  • Break large projects into milestones, such as one milestone for organizing an email inbox, another milestone for organizing files in a Google drive, and a third milestone for coordinating travel arrangements

  • Choose hourly contracts for ongoing work or projects without clear deliverables, such as ongoing email or calendar management

After the contract starts, be sure to give the administrative assistant everything they need to succeed, including appropriate access to the necessary files and project management tools.

Upwork is not affiliated with and does not sponsor or endorse any of the tools or services discussed in this article. These tools and services are provided only as potential options, and each reader and company should take the time needed to adequately analyze and determine the tools or services that would best fit their specific needs and situation.

The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

How much does hiring an administrative assistant cost?

Freelance administrative assistants on Upwork typically charge $10-$20 per hour, though your exact cost will depend on the scope and complexity of the project, as well as the skills and experience of the freelancer. Specialized roles, such as medical or legal assistance, typically cost more. The following chart shows general rates for administrative assistant projects often found through Upwork.

Basic administrative tasks

$100-$400 /project

Entry-level
  • Email management and inbox organization
  • Calendar scheduling and appointment coordination
  • Simple data entry and file organization

Document preparation and coordination

$300-$800 /project

Mid-level
  • Meeting minutes and report formatting
  • Presentation creation and editing
  • Travel arrangement coordination

Comprehensive administrative support

$800-$2,000/month (part-time) /project

Mid- to senior-level
  • Ongoing email and calendar management
  • Document preparation and customer service
  • Office coordination and supply management

Executive-level support

$2,000-$4,000/month (full-time) /project

Senior-level to expert
  • High-level executive assistance
  • Confidential document handling and research
  • Strategic scheduling and stakeholder communication

Specialized administrative roles

$2,500-$5,000 /month

Expert or specialist
  • Legal or medical administrative support
  • Industry-specific compliance and documentation
  • Advanced project coordination and reporting

FAQs about administrative assistants

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an administrative assistant worth it?

Yes, hiring an administrative assistant is worth it for most businesses to free up time for high-value strategic work. Administrative tasks can consume 20-30% of a professional's workday. By delegating these responsibilities, business owners can focus on revenue-generating activities and client relationships.

What's the difference between an administrative assistant and an executive assistant?

Administrative assistants typically handle routine clerical and organizational tasks for teams or departments. Executive assistants manage more complex responsibilities such as reviewing documents, conducting research, preparing reports, and serving as a liaison between executives and stakeholders. 

Can administrative assistants work remotely?

Yes, most administrative tasks can be completed remotely with modern technology. Remote administrative assistants manage communications, scheduling, document preparation, and data entry using cloud-based tools. Upwork has built-in tools for messaging, file sharing, and time tracking to facilitate seamless remote collaboration.

Do I need part-time or full-time administrative support?

Whether you need part- or full-time support depends entirely on your needs and budget. If you need help less than 20 hours per week, part-time support is typically more cost-effective. Businesses with consistent daily administrative demands usually benefit from full-time assistance.

Start with a smaller part-time engagement (10-15 hours per week) to assess actual needs before committing to full-time support. Many businesses on Upwork begin with project-based work and transition to ongoing monthly retainers once they establish a working relationship.

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