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Jimbelle J.
$20/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Training & Development
  • Multiple Email Account Management
  • Task Coordination
  • Property Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry

- Excellent Customer Service skills - Email management/Phone skills - Data Entry and Analysis (WPM 60) - Great communication skills -Goal-oriented and can work with minimal supervision. -Time management skills

Kristen B.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Email Communication
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Canva
  • Administrative Support
  • Squarespace
  • Pinterest
  • Organizational Design & Effectiveness
  • Weebly
  • Copywriting

I am a Top-Rated Plus Virtual Assistant who has worked on the Upwork platform for over five years. I offer distinct value through creating systems that help to organize your business and save you time. I am a self-starter with excellent communication skills. I am skilled in management, writing, editing, proofreading, blog management, social media management, vendor communications, and so much more. If I am tasked with communicating on your behalf of your business, all correspondence is handled respectfully and professionally.. I am proficient with Weebly, Shopify, Squarespace, Tailwind, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Slack, Monday,...

Raymond H.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Email Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Content Writing
  • General Transcription
  • Data Entry

Hi there, I'm Ray. For over 3 years I've developed in the Communications field. Starting in 2020, I served as Assistant Copywriter for an emerging music blog project in both English and Spanish, publishing 12 exciting interviews with several musicians in the EDM scene. The last 2 years I worked for a Property Management Company as a Marketing Assistant / Copywriter, with over 500 ads published with an excellent converting rate. During my time in this position, the company grew 20% in managed properties due to the amazing reputation built in part to my successful ads' copy. I am comfortable working in groups and in multicultural...

Mary Jean M.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Research
  • Project Management
  • Testing
  • References & Citations
  • Content Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Video Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Photo Editing
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Researcher
  • Facebook

Like a person's reputation, a company's brand is its identity. Let me help you define your brand as your digital marketing assistant. I recently worked on projects where I made landpages for a realty company and researched guest posting blogs. In addition, I gathered publications for dust combustion and updated the research summary for the newsletter as well as checked bibliographic citations, selected pertinent online resources for historical accounts of British-American history, found scholarships for various courses, located all toy stores in the UK, and among other jobs that were assigned to me as a virtual assistant. ✅My go-to editing...

Margaret G.
$85/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • WordPress
  • Marketing Automation
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Photography
  • Messenger Marketing
  • 17hats
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Office

Hello! Are you a Solopreneur/Small Business that is overwhelmed with the plethora of tasks that it takes to keep up with your business/passion? Let me help - I’m equal parts creative and techy. I have a honed design eye as well as a strong aptitude and appetite for learning software. I bring 20+ years experience to the table. I dual tracked as the owner of my own photography studio along side a corporate world position. In August of 2019, I left my corporate job to run both my photography and virtual assistance businesses full time. Owning my own business has given me years of experience in online innovation - to do business in the past...

Billie Ann D.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Email Communication
  • File Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Cold Calling
  • Real Estate
  • Data Entry
  • Communications
  • Writing
  • Customer Service

I am working as a Virtual Partner of Justin Wilmot at Freedom Moguls Real Estate company since 2020. We are provided with clients that have cold lead packages that we reach out to via the 5 Pillar process which are: Cold calling, Texting, Emailing, Leaving of Voicemails and Sending Digital Offers. I am passionate and hard working. I am a very fast learner and I always do my job as excellent as possible. I can easily understand and follow instructions very well. I have always made quality my top priority while also balancing a large quantity of work. I am experienced with Google sheets, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint but always open to...

Kim M.
$25/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Canva
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Inkscape
  • Email Communication
  • English Tutoring
  • Xero
  • Bookkeeping
  • General Transcription
  • Notion
  • Data Entry
  • Typing
  • Microsoft Office

I am a well-rounded, trustworthy, pro-active and highly organized Executive VA with over 15 years of experience in administrative, accounts and support roles. I worked in the events industry for seven years before taking my skills online in 2018. I have successfully handled multiple roles and projects and worked with many different personality types. I will assist you with administration, calendar management, travel arrangements and bookings, phone calls, emails, property management, minutes, social media, bill payments and content creation. I am proficient in online research, data entry, content writing, Xero, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office,...

Joan T.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Microsoft Excel
  • General Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Social Media Management
  • Google Suite
  • Xero
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • WordPress
  • Quickbooks
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Customer Relationship Management

I am a highly competent Virtual Assistant and I have TWO simple goals. That is: 1) to get you in order 2.) to make your business successful! I provide expert assistance in: -Bookkeeping -Internet Research -Email Management -Schedule Management -Social Media Management -Invoicing/Billing -Account Receivable Management -WordPress Management -Transcription -Data Entry I have knowledge in handling these Tools & Apps: -Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook, -Google Calendar -Dropbox, Google Drive, Onebox -Google Sheets, Microsoft Office -Asana, Trello, Slack -Hootsuite, Buffer -Canva -Wordpress -Podcasts -Intuit Quickbooks, Xero I am a go-getter and I...

Sofronio J.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Online Research
  • Lead Generation
  • Data Entry
  • Administrative Support
  • WordPress
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Podcasting
  • Quickbooks
  • Social Media Plugin

Formerly an outbound call and quality assurance specialist, responsible for validating sales, audio editing, and coaching agents. For the past four years, I have been a freelance virtual assistant for a variety of clients in the US and other countries. I have received one-on-one intensive training in SEO, WordPress, and other online marketing tasks. My projects have included SEO, social media, maintaining WordPress sites, site QA, content posting and formatting, SEO site reviews and web research. I have a considerable amount of experience in Google Sheets, Google Docs, WordPress, keyword research and basic HTML.

Dianne Vanessa L.
$20/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Zendesk
  • Email Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Support
  • Email Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
  • Email Etiquette
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management Support

WELCOME TO MY PROFILE! I'm a Customer Service Expert with 7 years of professional experience in the customer service industry and I'm also a Virtual Assistant with over 1-2 years of experience covering a wide variety of tasks to ensure business owners are provided with the correct assistance for their needs. CUSTOMER SERVICE Ensuring customer satisfaction is my top priority. Satisfied customers are the results of having an excellent customer care experience, and that will, in turn, help your business grow. This is where I come in and my goal is to make sure that all of my clients and customers are happy with my care. I'll be there to...

Marie Angeline P.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Scheduling
  • Online Research
  • Executive Support
  • Customer Service
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Email Communication
  • Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Phone Communication
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • IT Recruiting
  • Multiple Email Account Management
  • Content Writing

I am a writer at heart and I have known about this since I was in elementary. Writing is a passion that I enjoy doing. I am starting out with small details but it is a way to express my thoughts and interest others with my writing. Working as a VA/Recruiter/Customer Service, for several years, is very interesting because I love communicating and learning with those I interact with. I find fulfillment in finding ways to help find the best resolution to their needs. I find it very meaningful and valuable when I share my time with others and helping them as much as I can. I am fluent in English because it is my first language. I was also an...

Maryan S.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Psychology
  • Recruiting
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Graphic Design
  • Psychometrics
  • Canva
  • Google Docs
  • Data Entry
  • Social Media Management

As an experienced freelancer, I bring a unique blend of skills in Social Media Management, General Virtual Assistance, HR Admin Support, and Teaching Support to the table. With a wealth of expertise in each of these areas, I am confident that I can provide you with top-notch support and services that will help you achieve your business goals. - Social Media Management : I excel at leveraging my in-depth knowledge of social media platforms, algorithms, and trends to create and implement effective strategies that drive engagement and increase brand awareness. My services extend to community management, content creation, and analytics tracking...

Marko P.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Report Writing
  • Google Sheets
  • Email Communication
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Report
  • English
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Customer Support

Available now! I have three years of experience in administrative tasks and acquisitions for a regional security technology company. Over 14.000 hours of Data Entry, Data Mining (Web Research), and Virtual Assistant work here on Upwork with many satisfied clients. A lifetime user of Microsoft Office programs and, dare I say, an expert at it, I can whip up a spreadsheet in seconds or turn any letter into PowerPoint slides for your next presentation with ease, all the while saving you both time and money! My quick-thinking skills on Google make me a go-to worker for those in need of someone who can find stuff quickly and efficiently. I...

Crystal H.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Phone Communication
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Service
  • Communications
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Resolves Conflict
  • BPO Call Center
  • Administrative Support
  • Call Center Management
  • Online Chat Support
  • Social Media Management

I am an Expert Virtual Assistant and Customer Service professional with a wealth of experience and training in different areas. I have a proven track record for meeting timelines and exceeding expectations. I have exceptional meeting, planning and facilitation/training skills; I’m able to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, build relationships of trust and enlist the participation of team members. I have evolved creatively, became more resourceful and flexible, helping me to adapt to changing priorities and to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. I am organized, detail-oriented, and a conscientious...

Olga P.
$14/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • English to Russian Translation

I'm Olga, currently in Santiago Chile. I’ve been working on Upwork since beginning of 2019. I always produce top quality work, whether working individually or as a team member. I love to learn and I am interested in positions where I can further enhance and develop my skills. I assure you, to have the best of my work using my knowledge and my willingness to do so. I'm a hard-working person and am always open to new ideas that can make me equipped in any job responsibilities given to me. I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills, and eager to learn from others. Please contact me so we can talk about how we can work together to fully meet...

Christine U.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Email Handling
  • Customer Support
  • Live Chat Operator
  • Online Chat Support
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Pipedrive
  • Zendesk
  • Zoho CRM
  • Freshdesk
  • Zoho CRM
  • Intercom
  • Salesforce

Olark| LivePerson |Live Engaged | Zendesk | Intercom|Freshdesk| Salesforce | Pipedrive| Chargify | Xero| Zoho| Cliq | Slack |Full Story|Hootsuite|Shopify| Helpscout|Google I have over 8 years of combined work experience in customer service, administrative support and data entry in the call center industry and a distribution company. I can do the best that I can with great ideas, and great creative work. I am a detailed and thorough person. I specialize in delivering quality services with respect to strict deadlines and high expectations. Worked on BPO for a cable company as customer service and technical support and sales. Experienced in...

Lloyd Salcedo A.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Data Entry
  • Helpdesk
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Product Description
  • eBay Listing
  • Customer Support
  • SEO Writing
  • Executive Support
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Phone Communication
  • Instagram
  • Project Management
  • Light Project Management
  • Email Communication

I'm a highly dependable Top-Rated Virtual Assistant with more than 5 years of experience in Admin Support (Transcriptions, Lead Generation, Internet Research, Technical Support, Data Entry, etc.), Customer Service (Inbound & Outbound Calls), Influencer Marketing (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook) and in Online Store Management (Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Houzz, BigCommerce, WordPress - eCommerce). I'm also a fast learner with excellent communication skills and strong attention to details. Client satisfaction and quality work are my top priorities. Please have a look at my profile for more reference and examples of my work.

Jullia R.
$12/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Chatbot Development
  • Social Media Content
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Social Media Management
  • PropertyWare
  • Social Media Marketing
  • General Transcription
  • Administrative Support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Microsoft Excel

I'm a Social Media Specialist for business owners and entrepreneurs. I help them increase their social media presence through planning, engaging, content creation and curation, and providing an effective marketing strategy that will result in more leads and sales conversion. I am also a virtual assistant doing various administrative tasks to help business owners unburden their heavy loads and focus on the bigger aspects of their business. I love to help overwhelmed service-based entrepreneurs and businesses manage the back-end of their companies so that they can have the freedom to grow their businesses and enjoy their lives with serenity.

Gabrielle L.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Travel Planning
  • Shopify
  • Researcher
  • Dropshipping
  • Customer Service
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Social Media Management

Hello! :) If you need a committed person, detail-oriented and communicative for your project, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with you!

Diane S.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Email Communication
  • Google Suite
  • Administrative Support
  • Canva
  • File Management
  • Shopify
  • Gorgias
  • Kajabi
  • Google Workspace Administration
  • Data Management
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Google Docs
  • Data Entry

Hi, I'm Diane, your TOP-RATED PLUS enthusiastic professional virtual assistant from the Philippines! I help entrepreneurs grow their businesses by: Data entry Email management Calendar Management Social Media Management Data/File Management Customer Service and Satisfaction Sales ECommerce Store Management Core Platforms: Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite Kajabi Shopify Accredible Adobe Acrobat Constant Contacts Emotive Facebook Instagram Tiktok Canva So excited to work with you! Let’s talk more :)

Mallory M.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Legal Assistance
  • Organizer
  • Legal Writing
  • Administrative Support
  • Communications
  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
  • Typing
  • Family Law
  • Legal
  • Microsoft Office

As a dedicated professional with over ten years of experience providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to law firm personnel, I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to you! My expertise is in coordinating and leading administrative and operational functions for attorneys and for accountants. Backed by superior communication and multitasking capabilities, I excel at providing exceptional organizational and time-management skills and driving optimal office efficiency and success. Highlights of my experience include… • Scheduling, meeting coordination, calendar management, project management, and records...

Rayda P.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Email Communication
  • Task Coordination
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Castilian Spanish
  • Digital Marketing
  • PDF Conversion
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Researcher
  • Administrative Support
  • File Management

If you need help with tasks that steal your time but must be ready quickly and efficiently? Leave that to me, I’ll do my best to get it done. I have a degree in industrial engineering and several years of experience in business administration, CRM management, analysis, data entry and organization, accounting, social media, digital marketing, among others. An excellent, organized and reliable virtual support is what you need so that you can focus your time and effort to take your company to the next level and I am here to go hand in hand with you in the process.

Lila H.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Office Administration
  • HIPAA
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Terminology
  • Clerical Skills
  • Notary Public
  • Customer Service
  • Email Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • File Maintenance

I was an administrative assistant to the Emergency Room Medical Director, and all ER providers. Some of my duties were office administration, customer service, physician documentation analysis, data entry, ER charge entry, provider scheduling, assisting with provider credentialing, orientation, onboarding, and payroll processing.

Arleny A.
$10/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Customer Service
  • Email Support
  • Zendesk
  • Administrative Support
  • Content Moderation
  • Community Moderation
  • Data Entry
  • Gorgias
  • Live Chat Operator
  • Technical Recruiter
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Scheduling
  • Virtual Assistance

Are you looking for a virtual assistant and customer service representative? You are in the right profile! A self-motivated and well-organized professional equipped with 5+ years of experience driving organizational efficiency and maximizing productivity in various administrative support and customer service roles for both large companies and small businesses. I worked as an administrative assistant for two years in Immigration and for varios e-commerce stores. moreover, I played a notable role in the call center industry, as customer support through chat, email, phone, and tickets for high-profile US companies, including Altice Mobile,...

Caitlin O.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Content Creation
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Blog Content
  • Web Development
  • Canva
  • Article Rewriting
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Google Ads
  • Transcription
  • Marketing

I am passionate about digital marketing, social media, organisation, and planning. I am well-organised and always willing to learn new skills whenever a project requires it. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve and succeed in your business endeavours. “If content is king, then conversion is queen.”

Rehman S.
$15/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Video Editing
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camtasia
  • Administrative Support
  • Real Estate
  • Market Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Database Administration

Computer Science Graduate, worked over 10,000 hours as a professional on Upwork since 2010 and I have 100% job success feedback as of this date from my clients, committed to continuing that. Experience in many projects, I can provide quality support as: ✅ Admin Specialist ✅ Data Analyst ✅ Virtual Assistant ✅ Video Editor ✅ Real Estate Assistant ✅ Project Manager ✅ Team Lead I have comprehensive understanding/experience of the following: ► Virtual Assistance on Administrative and Real Estate Tasks. ► Data Analysis, Management, Organization and Reporting. ► Video Editing, Audio Editing,...

Madeleine B.
$35/hr
  • Trophy Icon Virtual Assistant
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Data Entry
  • Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Meeting Agendas
  • Copywriting
  • Analytical Presentation
  • Scheduling
  • Project Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Draft Correspondence

I'm an organized, proactive Virtual Assistant based in Toronto, Canada. I have over four years of experience providing comprehensive administrative support to executives, companies, and teams across a variety of industries. I understand the need for responsiveness and confidentiality and always operate with the highest degree of professionalism. I'm able to manage my workload independently and view deadlines as sacred! I bring experience to my work, but more importantly, the desire to learn and grow; I'm never afraid to roll my sleeves up and get stuck in to make your life more efficient! I can't wait to work with you and look forward to...

$NaN/hr

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How to Hire Top Virtual Assistants

How to hire virtual assistants

From fielding phone calls to scheduling meetings to data entry, if you’re drowning in the minutiae of running a business, a virtual assistant could help. So how do you hire a virtual assistant? Read the tips below to learn more about hiring top virtual assistants on Upwork.

How to write an effective 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.

Sample Job Post:

Title: Virtual assistant needed to respond to customer surveys and light data entry

Description:

We need someone to help our product team perform a backlog of tasks including data entry, responding to customer surveys, and writing emails. We manufacture kitchen gadgets and at times, you may be asked to test a product and provide your opinion.

Deliverables: 

  • Via email, provide thoughtful responses to 500-600 customer surveys. Responses are about 1-2 paragraphs each.
  • Update basic Excel spreadsheets

Requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of Excel
  • Customer service experience a plus
  • Available 20 hours per week for 5 weeks
  • Include the word “blue” in the first line of your cover letter

Please submit your proposal by month, date, year.

Did you notice the unusual item under requirements? Yes, asking to include the word “blue” in the cover letter. Adding things like this is optional, but when you need someone detailed, it’s a good way to see if they’re observant and follow instructions well. It’s also a quick way to filter through a pile of proposals.

How to shortlist virtual assistants

As you’re browsing available virtual assistants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Technology fit: From project collaboration tools (e.g., Trello) to teleconferencing services (e.g., GoToMeeting), you want a virtual assistant who can slide right into your existing workflow.
  • Organization: Virtual assistants are perfect for administrative tasks such as organizing company files and folders and assisting with document control.
  • Reviews: Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular virtual assistant.

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FAQs

What is a virtual assistant?

A virtual assistant is a remote office assistant. Such assistants can provide the same administrative, clerical, and support services to your business that a secretary might do in person. From booking appointments to handling travel arrangements to taking meeting minutes and even handling project management, if it can be done remotely, a virtual assistant can help. Virtual assistants help businesses reduce administrative overhead by serving as flexible, reliable, and resourceful sources of talent.

Why hire virtual assistants?

Do you need help with simple administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and answering phone calls? Or do you also require industry-specific experience such as knowledge of government standards for document control? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. The trick to finding top virtual assistants is to first identify your needs.

How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced virtual assistant may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their virtual assistant services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. Learn about the cost to hire a virtual assistant.

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