Hire the Best Executive Assistants in Houston, TX

I’m back. After more than two years spent partnering with high-growth leaders and gathering wisdom in the wild, I’ve returned to Upwork. My mission? To help visionary founders and entrepreneurs like you stop playing Whac-A-Mole with their to-do lists and get back to doing what they love most. Hey there. 👋🏾 I’m Sadé (shah-DAY). I’m so glad you’re here. I believe in three things: PJs and a good book all day Saturday, the healing power of Häagen-Dazs® ice cream, and the absolute magic of seamless, reliable administrative support for growing, high-impact businesses. For twenty years, I’ve worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and C-suite executives to turn their day-to-day administrative friction into quiet, effortless execution. As a true Jane-of-All-Trades, I step in to handle all the details so you can reclaim your energy, time, and mental bandwidth. ➡️ How I Support You When we work together, I serve as the ultimate right hand to handle all of the legwork so you can focus entirely on your zone of genius. You stay immersed in driving the vision while I ensure the behind the scenes runs flawlessly. I offer exceptional support across the following key areas: ✔️ Executive Support & Calendar Control. I serve as your primary gatekeeper and force multiplier, protecting your time and focus. From proactive calendar management and inbox zero strategies to complex travel logistics, executive communications, and meeting preparation, I handle the administrative details so you can lead with peace and clarity. ✔️ Practical Operations & Workflow Optimization. I keep your business running like a well-oiled machine without the operational overwhelm. By building clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), optimizing everyday workflows, and managing your tech stack, I keep your core systems clean and functional so your team always knows what to do next. ✔️ Project Management & Execution. I keep your key initiatives moving forward smoothly on time and on budget. I translate your ideas into clear, actionable project plans, manage task execution, track milestones, and keep deliverables on schedule—eliminating the need for you to micromanage or chase down updates. ✔️ Specialized Support & Creative Services. Need an adaptable right hand for varied business needs? I provide end-to-end support for event planning, social media management, email marketing setup and delivery, and branded collateral design (pitch decks, proposals, reports, templates, social graphics, and more). ➡️ Why Work with Me While skills, experience, and aptitude are important, those are only half the battle. Exceptional support requires exceptional character. I lead with unshakeable commitment, integrity, deep emotional intelligence, and personal accountability. As a lifelong learner and lover of excellence, I bring a solution-oriented mindset, remaining calm under pressure and taking full ownership of my work output. Beyond the tasks and organization, I show up daily with a warm, cheerful disposition and a positive attitude, creating a grounded, reliable environment where you can step back, breathe, and trust that things are being taken care of the right way, the first time around. ------------- Running a business shouldn’t mean spending all day fighting fires on your daily task list. If you’re ready to offload the daily grind and partner with a trusted Executive Assistant who gets things done, let’s connect. Send me a message or job invite, and let’s free up your time to focus on what truly matters. 🚀

Hello. I have been working both in offices as well as at home for over sixteen years. During that time I have learned many skills needed for offices no matter where to run smoothly, as well as how to perform tasks needed. My main focal points are data entry, administration and customer service. I have also had other roles, such as: executive assistant, business owner, human resources and payroll, appointment setter, business to business cold caller and many others. My goal to is to not only meet but exceed your expectations when it comes to the work that I do.

I am a highly motivated and results-driven Executive Assistant and Project Manager with extensive experience in the luxury service industry (food and fashion). My experience includes coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and administrative functions for high-level executives in fast-paced environments, both virtually and in person. I speak four languages, three fluently, which has enabled me to work with companies operating in multilingual, global environments. I am diplomatic, approachable, and well-organized, with a strong ability to manage sensitive situations. I have solid administrative skills, am proficient with technology, and focus on improving processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and support organizational goals. If you’re looking for a dependable Virtual Assistant to efficiently handle tasks and lighten your workload, I’m here to support you and look forward to helping you on your next project! SKILLS: -Personal assistant/ Admin assistant / Virtual assistant -Executive assistant, Assistant to President (CEO, COO, CFO) -Quickbooks Enterprise / Quickbooks Online -Data entry -Calendar management / time management skills -Translation -Social media management -Accounting / payroll -MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook -Google Suites (Doc, Spreadsheet, Slides, Meet) -Fishbowl (inventory management software) -Canva, Adobe, Dropbox -Zoom, Microsoft Teams -Constant Contact email marketing

Hello, Yes, I know. I know I’ve mostly worked as a podcast booker here on Upwork. But here's something you may not know: I'm also a professional Project Manager with a master's degree in project management. Beyond Upwork, I have successfully managed and coordinated projects across ERP implementation, construction, industrial operations, and healthcare. I bring strong skills in project planning, stakeholder coordination, scheduling, risk management, process improvement, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Now, I'm here to do what I do best, that is, to help businesses successfully plan, coordinate, and execute their projects. If you're looking for a reliable Project Manager or Project Coordinator who is organised, proactive, and committed to delivering results, I'd be happy to work with you. Let's build something great together. And alsooooo, to my loyal clients who want to be in the spotlight, I am here for you as always. With more than 4 years of experience in helping my clients land speaking gigs on top-rated podcast shows and also on radio and shows, I have helped increase their brand awareness and visibility, increase their sales, and build more traffic to their websites. These in turn help them grow their careers. FOR ALL YOUR PODCAST POST-PRODUCTION TASKS, I AM YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP. I believe that WHEN MY CLIENTS WIN, I WIN! I EXCEL AT: ✔️Overseeing all Pre and Post-production aspects of Podcasts ✔️Editing audio, inserting intro and outro notes ✔️Scheduling posts on Buffer ✔️Managing e-mails and responses on behalf of Clients ✔️Assisting in managing Client's Calendar ✔️Managing professional and personal tasks of Clients ✔️Booking clients on Podcast shows and speaking events ✔️Bookkeeping, filing paperwork every year to ensure compliance. I also research what the compliance requirements are ✔️Finding high reputable Guests for clients ✔️Making Blog Posts (Articles) from contents ✔️Managing project funnel, keeping all project status up to date ✔️Compiling Guests assets and dispatching them accordingly ✔️Publishing Podcast on Spotify with appropriate descriptions and scheduling post drop on Libsyn ✔️Managing LinkedIn profiles to connect with Guests ✔️Managing social media of Podcast Shows NOTE: I am not limited to undertaking these tasks; I’m a fast learner and can take up any other responsibilities not listed WHY CHOOSE ME FOR YOUR PROJECTS? ⭐I have excellent verbal and written communication skills. ⭐I use Google Suite tools such as Documents, Sheets, and Slides as required for internal and client-facing resources. ⭐Skilled at Asana and other project scheduling tools ⭐Excellent interpersonal skills: I’m Patient, Kind, Honest, Pay attention to detail, Care about others and see things to completion. ⭐Demonstrated ability to multitask. ⭐I display original thinking and creativity; I’m a self-starter; generate suggestions for improving work. ⭐I have a high level of energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams ⭐I have a Positive - can-do attitude. ⭐I am Focused – I keep things simple and prioritize the most important thing ⭐I’m a Quick learner ⭐Interpreting inputs from multiple sources ⭐I meet deadlines; I don’t make promises that I cannot keep. ⭐Excellent at Web Research THANK YOU!

If your team is talented but your systems are duct tape and spreadsheets, that's exactly where I come in. I'm Clishe Larke, M.Ed., PMP, PSM I, Operations Strategist, AI Systems Consultant, and Founder of LC Business Services LLC. I work with small businesses, nonprofits, and founder-led organizations to build the operational foundation they need before adding automation, AI, or scale. My work has been featured in WE Magazine for Women and the Leadership Loading Podcast for my Foundation First approach to AI-powered operational transformation. My results speak for themselves: → 50% reduction in client onboarding time → 18+ hours saved per engagement through workflow automation → 689 tasks completed across 15 simultaneous projects → 100+ outreach emails per week enabled through strategic system setup What I bring to every engagement: Project Management (PMP + PSM I certified) I manage end-to-end projects in both Agile and Waterfall environments, keeping scope tight, timelines moving, and stakeholders aligned. I've led multi-phase projects for state government agencies, nonprofit organizations, executive coaching firms, and private sector clients. Operations & Workflow Design I audit, map, and rebuild operational processes that create clarity and eliminate bottlenecks. My work includes SOP development, onboarding system redesigns, knowledge management infrastructure, and cross-functional coordination. AI & Automation Implementation I design intelligent workflows using Airtable, Make, n8n, Notion AI, and Power Automate. My Foundation First approach ensures automation is built on clean, well-documented processes, not layered on top of chaos. Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement I've led Theory of Change workshops, facilitated strategic planning sessions for 12+ person leadership teams, authored 15-page stakeholder engagement reports, and designed monitoring and evaluation frameworks with SMART indicators and prototype dashboards. Fractional Chief of Staff For founders and executives who need more than a project manager, I serve as an embedded strategic operator translating priorities into plans, managing follow-through, coordinating stakeholders, and keeping key initiatives moving without close supervision. Sectors served: small business · nonprofit · state government · professional services · executive coaching Tools: Asana · ClickUp · Airtable · Notion · n8n · Make · Power Automate · Google Workspace · Jira · Confluence · SharePoint · QuickBooks · Loom · Scribe My work is grounded in one belief: strategic operations and AI-ready systems built to last, not just launch. I'm selective about the clients I take on because I'm committed to doing the work well. If you're ready to stop reacting and start operating strategically, let's talk.

Virtual Assistant | Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships | Event Planning With over a decade of experience in executive support, sponsorship strategy, and large-scale event execution, account management, I help businesses, entrepreneurs, and brands maximize efficiency, secure high-value partnerships, and create unforgettable experiences. I’ve worked across the tech, finance, entertainment, and festival industries in major markets like Los Angeles, Houston, New York, and Atlanta—collaborating with powerhouse brands such as Hulu, Andscape, Disney, Infineon Technologies, CES, UBER, and many more. My expertise spans high-level executive assistance, managing complex schedules, coordinating logistics, and optimizing workflows for C-suite executives and industry leaders. I specialize in brand partnerships and sponsorships, having secured and managed over $500K in sponsorships for high-impact events. Additionally, I bring a proven track record in event production and operations, from intimate VIP experiences to global conferences, ensuring seamless execution and strategic impact. Whether you need a sharp, proactive virtual assistant, a savvy sponsorship strategist, or an experienced event planner, I bring a results-driven, detail-oriented, and creative approach to every project. Let’s collaborate and take your business or brand to the next level!