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Ana Princess V.

Yuki, Japan

$15/hr
4.7
15 jobs

Need a reliable ๐™€๐™ญ๐™š๐™˜๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š ๐™‘๐™ž๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™–๐™ก ๐˜ผ๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฉ who can keep your business organized and your projects moving? I help entrepreneurs, executives, and growing businesses with ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†-๐˜๐—ผ-๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ โ€” so you can focus on growing your business. I'm proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to delivering quality work with minimal supervision. ๐‘ด๐’€ ๐‘บ๐‘ฌ๐‘น๐‘ฝ๐‘ฐ๐‘ช๐‘ฌ๐‘บ ๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ช๐‘ณ๐‘ผ๐‘ซ๐‘ฌ: ๐Ÿ“‹โœจ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผ ๐๐„๐‘๐’๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ & ๐€๐ƒ๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐’๐”๐๐๐Ž๐‘๐“ โ€ข Executive & Administrative Assistance โ€ข Calendar & Email Management โ€ข Client Communication โ€ข Google Workspace & Microsoft Office โ€ข CRM Management โ€ข Data Entry & Internet Research โ€ข SOP Creation & Process Documentation ๐Ÿ“‹ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐‰๐„๐‚๐“ & ๐Ž๐๐„๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ ๐Œ๐€๐๐€๐†๐„๐Œ๐„๐๐“ โ€ข Project Management & Coordination โ€ข Workflow Optimization โ€ข Team Collaboration โ€ข ClickUp, Asana, Trello & Notion ๐Ÿ“ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐๐‘๐„๐’๐’ & ๐‚๐Ž๐๐“๐„๐๐“ ๐Ž๐๐„๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’ โ€ข WordPress & Elementor โ€ข Blog Publishing & Content Uploads โ€ข Content Formatting โ€ข Website Content Updates โ€ข Image Optimization โ€ข Internal Linking โ€ข Basic On-Page SEO โ€ข Kajabi โ€ข GoHighLevel (GHL) ๐Ÿ“ฑ ๐’๐Ž๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹ ๐Œ๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€ ๐Œ๐€๐๐€๐†๐„๐Œ๐„๐๐“ โ€ข Meta Business Suite โ€ข Content Creation & Scheduling โ€ข Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest & YouTube โ€ข Influencer Outreach โ€ข Canva Graphics ๐ŸŽจ ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐‡๐ˆ๐‚ ๐ƒ๐„๐’๐ˆ๐†๐ โ€ข Canva โ€ข Social Media Graphics โ€ข Marketing Materials โ€ข Branding Kits โ€ข Presentations ๐ŸŽฅ ๐•๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐Ž ๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐๐† โ€ข CapCut โ€ข Canva Video โ€ข Filmora ๐Ÿค– ๐€๐ˆ & ๐๐‘๐Ž๐ƒ๐”๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐•๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐“๐Ž๐Ž๐‹๐’ โ€ข ChatGPT โ€ข Gemini โ€ข Claude โ€ข Hemingway Editor ๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐’๐„๐Ž & ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐†๐ˆ๐“๐€๐‹ ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Š๐„๐“๐ˆ๐๐† โ€ข Keyword Research โ€ข Basic On-Page SEO โ€ข Blog SEO โ€ข Social Media SEO โ€ข Hashtag Research โ€ข Meta Ads Support ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐Š๐Š๐„๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐’๐”๐๐๐Ž๐‘๐“ โ€ข QuickBooks โ€ข Invoice Creation โ€ข Expense Tracking โ€ข Excel & Google Sheets โœจ ๐‘พ๐‘ฏ๐’€ ๐‘พ๐‘ถ๐‘น๐‘ฒ ๐‘พ๐‘ฐ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ ๐‘ด๐‘ฌ? โœจ โœ” Highly organized and dependable โœ” Detail-oriented and proactive โœ” Strong communication skills โœ” Fast learner โœ” Able to work independently โœ” Committed to meeting deadlines Whether you need a long-term Executive Virtual Assistant, Project Manager, or WordPress & Content Operations Assistant, I'm ready to help. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your business! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Canva
  • WordPress
  • Google Workspace
  • ChatGPT
  • Personal Administration
  • Social Media Management
  • Project Management
  • Content Management
  • Email Management
  • WordPress Website
  • Blog Content
  • Email Support
  • Publishing
  • Elementor
  • Content Website
  • Search Engine Optimization
Nanae F.

Sapporo, Japan

$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Need accurate, organized, and reliable support? With over 10 years of professional experience, I help businesses save time by providing accurate data entry, web research, transcription, AI annotation, and administrative support. I don't simply complete assigned tasks. I organize information, identify inconsistencies, improve workflows, and deliver results that are ready to use. Throughout my career, I have supported teams by handling large volumes of data, reviewing documents for accuracy, evaluating call records, improving work processes, and creating practical Excel solutions that reduce manual work. Whether you need help with spreadsheets, web research, Japanese transcription, AI annotation, or administrative support, I'll deliver accurate, organized work with clear communication and attention to detail. How I can help: โ€ขData Entry & Data Management โ€ข Internet & Market Research โ€ข Japanese Audio & Video Transcription โ€ข AI Annotation & Data Labeling โ€ข Administrative Support โ€ข Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets โ€ข Data Cleaning & Organization โ€ข Document Review & Quality Assurance โ€ข Workflow Improvement Why clients enjoy working with me: โœ“ Accurate and detail-oriented โœ“ Strong organizational skills โœ“ Reliable communication โœ“ Consistent quality โœ“ On-time delivery โœ“ Always looking for more efficient ways to work If you're looking for a dependable Japanese Virtual Assistant who values quality, accuracy, and efficiency, I'd love to help you keep your projects accurate, organized, and on schedule.

  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Email Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Phone Communication
  • Scheduling
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Management
  • Customer Support
  • Documentation
  • Google Sheets
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • Calendar Management
Yoko A.

Osaka, Japan

$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Iโ€™m a virtual assistant based in Japan. Lived in Canada, UK and Spain. I have 7 years of experience as a secretary for a global company. Iโ€™ve done a wide range of jobs there. Iโ€™m currently a high school teacher for 13 years and have taught English to over 3000 students. Iโ€™m also in charge of international students, assisting international students with administrative support related to visas, teaching Japanese and life in Japan. Every work environment Iโ€™ve been in has included international colleagues.

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Market Research
  • Company Research
  • Travel Planning
  • Leisure Travel
  • Business Travel
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
  • Sports Coaching
  • Sales & Inventory Entries
  • Career Coaching
  • International Relations
  • Translation
Yusuke I.

Yokohama, Japan

$30/hr
5.0
19 jobs

Need reliable support for your Japan-related project? I help international clients with Japan-based research, coordination, communication, and practical local support. If you need someone who understands Japanese local context and can organize information clearly in English, I can help bridge that gap. I am based in Japan and can support projects involving local research, vendor communication, travel planning, event preparation, product research, Japanese business communication, and general administrative tasks. How I can support you: Japan Research & Local Information - Research Japanese companies, services, products, venues, events, stores, and local options - Compare information and organize findings clearly - Summarize Japanese websites, listings, and local information in English - Help you understand practical details that may not be obvious from machine translation Coordination & Communication in Japan - Contact Japanese businesses, agencies, service providers, venues, or local partners - Help coordinate schedules, appointments, reservations, and project details - Support communication between international clients and Japanese contacts - Clarify cultural or business nuances when needed Administrative & Project Support - Organize information in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Excel, or other simple formats - Support travel planning, event research, and local logistics - Assist with Japanese-English communication and basic localization - Keep details organized so you can make decisions more easily Matcha & Japanese Tea Support I also have a strong interest in Japanese tea culture, especially matcha, hojicha, sencha, and Kyoto bancha. If your project involves matcha farms, tea shops, Japanese tea experiences, tea-related research, or cultural planning, I would be happy to help. Why clients work with me: - Native Japanese speaker based in Japan - Strong English communication skills - Careful research and clear summaries - Reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented support - Practical understanding of Japanese culture, communication, and local context Whether you need help contacting a Japanese company, researching local options, planning a Japan-related project, or understanding information written in Japanese, I can support you as your reliable Japan-based assistant. Feel free to send me a message and tell me what you need help with.

  • Administrative Support
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Japanese
  • Clerical Procedures
  • Consecutive Interpreting
  • Over-the-Phone Interpreting
  • LLM Prompt
  • RLHF
  • AI Platform
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Instruction
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • AI Model Training
  • AI Content Writing
  • AI Model Training Prompt
  • Anime
  • Manga
  • AI Data Analytics
Kazuko A.

Naha, Japan

$6/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a Virtual Assistant based in Okinawa, Japan, with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. I have worked as a clinic manager, supporting daily operations, administrative tasks, communication with patients and vendors, and coordinating with healthcare professionals. My strengths are accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail. I can assist with internet research, medical and healthcare-related research, data entry, document preparation, email management, scheduling, and general administrative support. I enjoy learning about different cultures and have a strong interest in Japanese history, travel, and hospitality. I am committed to providing high-quality support and building long-term relationships with my clients. I look forward to helping your business run more efficiently.

  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Email Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Internet Survey
  • Market Research
  • Customer Support
  • Healthcare
  • Travel Planning
  • Medical Terminology
  • Japanese
  • Japanese Sign Language
  • Anime
Yuhi K.

Osaka, Japan

$24/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Hi! I'm Yuhi, a Japan-based Travel Concierge, Virtual Assistant, and Japaneseโ€“English communication specialist. I help international travelers, businesses, and teams navigate Japan smoothly through travel planning, local coordination, translation, research support, and long-term operational assistance. ๐ŸŒ Japan Travel Concierge & Local Support I specialize in helping international visitors experience Japan comfortably and stress-free. Services include: โœ“ Custom travel itinerary creation (business & leisure) โœ“ Family-friendly trip planning โœ“ Restaurant, hotel, and activity research & reservations โœ“ Transportation planning (trains, buses, airport access) โœ“ Tattoo-friendly hot springs (onsen) recommendations โœ“ Vegan-friendly and gluten-free restaurant recommendations โœ“ Local recommendations tailored to your needs and preferences โœ“ Phone calls and local coordination in Japanese โœ“ Business travel support โœ“ WhatsApp / LINE support during trips I create organized travel plans using Notion and Google Maps to make your trip simple and enjoyable. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Japanese โ†” English Translation & Communication โœ“ Japanese โ†” English translation โœ“ Business email writing โœ“ Communication with Japanese companies and service providers โœ“ Research and information gathering โœ“ International business support โœ“ Localization support ๐Ÿค– Research / AI Evaluation / Long-term Support โœ“ Research and data verification โœ“ Quality review and evaluation โœ“ Process-based analysis โœ“ Detail-oriented long-term support โœ“ Consistent communication and reliability My background includes over 10 years of supporting overseas visitors and international business operations in Japan through scheduling, reservations, transportation coordination, communication support, and logistics. Need something small? No problem. Even a single phone call to a restaurant, hotel, or local business is absolutely okay. Need help with something not listed? Feel free to ask โ€” I'm always happy to help however I can. If you're looking for someone reliable, flexible, and easy to communicate with, I'd love to support your project. Let's work together!

  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Localization
  • Website Translation
  • Web Design
  • Market Research
  • Technical Translation
  • Website Localization
  • Document Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Content Localization
  • Document Formatting
  • Travel Planning
  • Travel Advice
  • Inbound Inquiry

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