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Julie L.

Personal Assistant

Livingston, Louisiana
$17 per hour
23 jobs
$5K+ total earnings

Hello! I am a highly motivated individual with background in problem solving, organization skills, and deescalation. I have worked in multiple industries with multiple hats and consider myself to be a jack of all trades allowing me to be a great virtual assistant. I have Microsoft certification and Google experience I’m big on communicating and making sure that you’re aware of what I’ve covered so that you have less on your plate and you can focus on what’s important to you. I have an excellent history with reviews, whether it’s for websites or books. Being an avid reader myself and a critical eye for proper communication and customer service brings forth an excellent ability to review a variety of medias and products.

GREGORY A.

Senior WordPress Developer | WordPress Designer | Elementor Websites

Lafayette, Louisiana
$10 per hour
3 jobs
$34 total earnings

🚀 WORDPRESS WEBSITES BUILT TO TURN YOUR WEBSITE INTO AN INVESTMENT Not just an online brochure. I create conversion-focused WordPress websites, Elementor websites, and modern web designs built to attract the right visitors, build trust, generate leads, support sales, and maximize your return on investment (ROI). 👋 INTRODUCTION I’m a WordPress Developer and Website Designer specializing in WordPress website design, WordPress website development, Elementor websites, Elementor Pro, WooCommerce, website redesign, landing pages, responsive web design, SEO, and conversion optimization. I create WordPress websites that are easy to navigate, fast, mobile-friendly, search-engine friendly, and built around your business goals. Whether you need a website from scratch, an Elementor website, a WooCommerce store, a redesign, a landing page, or improvements to an existing website, I combine visual design with functionality, user experience, SEO, and conversion strategy. My goal is simple: build a website that does more than look professional, it should help your business attract visitors, capture leads, convert customers, and create long-term growth. 👥 THE PEOPLE & INDUSTRIES I WORK WITH I work with businesses, entrepreneurs, agencies, startups, organizations, and professionals across industries, including: 🏥 Healthcare, medical & wellness 🏠 Real estate, property & construction 🛒 eCommerce & online stores 💼 Consulting, corporate & professional services 📈 Marketing agencies & creative businesses 🧘 Fitness, beauty, yoga & lifestyle 🎓 Education, courses & training 🛠️ Home services, contractors & local businesses 🍽️ Restaurants, hospitality & food businesses ⚖️ Legal, financial & professional firms ❤️ Nonprofits & organizations 👤 Coaches, consultants, authors & personal brands If your business needs a professional online presence, better customer journey, or website that generates more opportunities, I can help. 🌐 TYPES OF WEBSITES I BUILD 🏢 Business Websites — Professional WordPress websites that establish credibility, explain your services, and generate qualified leads. 🛒 WooCommerce Websites — eCommerce stores with optimized product pages, shopping experiences, cart/checkout flows, payment integration, and conversion-focused layouts. 🎯 Landing Pages — Elementor landing pages designed for lead generation, advertising campaigns, bookings, product launches, and sales. 💼 Service Websites — Websites for consultants, agencies, contractors, healthcare providers, professionals, and local businesses with clear service pages and strong CTAs. 🎓 Education & Course Websites — Content and learning-focused websites for educators, coaches, training companies, and course businesses. 🔄 Website Redesigns — Modern redesigns for outdated, slow, confusing, or underperforming websites with improved UI, UX, responsiveness, and conversion paths. ⚙️ THE TOOLS, BUILDERS & STACK I WORK WITH 🔹 CMS: WordPress 🔹 Page Builders: Elementor, Elementor Pro, Gutenberg, Divi, WPBakery 🔹 eCommerce: WooCommerce 🔹 Custom Content: ACF, custom post types, dynamic content 🔹 SEO: Yoast SEO, Rank Math, technical SEO, on-page SEO 🔹 Performance: WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Cloudflare, Core Web Vitals 🔹 Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP 🔹 Integrations: Stripe, PayPal, forms, booking systems, email marketing, Zapier 🔹 Design: Figma-to-WordPress, responsive design, reusable templates, conversion-focused UI/UX 🎯 WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME ✅ Business-first approach — I understand your business, audience, goals, and customer journey before building. ✅ Clear communication — You know what I’m working on, what is completed, and what comes next. ✅ Structured process — Discovery → planning → design → development → responsive optimization → testing → launch. ✅ Conversion-focused thinking — Layout, messaging, navigation, forms, CTAs, and UX are aligned with your business objectives. ✅ Clean & scalable builds — Organized, maintainable WordPress websites designed to grow with your business. ✅ Responsive quality — I test across desktop, tablet, and mobile for a consistent experience. ✅ Problem-solving mindset — I identify the root issue and implement the right solution, whether you need a new website, redesign, optimization, or WordPress fix. 📩 LET’S BUILD YOUR WORDPRESS WEBSITE If you’re looking for a WordPress Developer, WordPress Website Designer, Elementor Developer, Elementor Website Designer, WooCommerce Developer, or web designer who understands both design and business goals, send me a message or invite me to your job. Tell me what you want your website to accomplish, what you currently have, and what needs to improve. I’ll help you build a professional, high-performing WordPress website designed to attract visitors, generate leads, increase conversions, and maximize your ROI. 🚀

Vanessa B.

Virtual / Admin Assistant and Data Entry

Iowa, Louisiana
$30 per hour
168 jobs
$200K+ total earnings

I strive to be a friendly, loyal and very dedicated individual who is very ambitious to succeed in any given environment. Although I have very extensive experience in customer service and administrative/virtual assisting field, I love to learn, and I am always up to a challenge whenever the situation arises. I am a people person and I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can grow, develop, and excel while giving my best to an employer. SCHOOLING MTI College (Certificate in Microsoft Office) La Porte High School ACHIEVEMENTS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Quick Learner with a working knowledge of computer software, hardware, networking, operating systems, and security applications.  Outstanding communication skills: demonstrated background working well with co-workers and customers.  Proven and advance ability in multi-tasking, organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.  Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations.  Ability to track forms and inventory. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE  MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher)  Online Programs (Google Docs, Box, DropBox, Sprout Social, Word Press, Helios)  Other Programs (Adobe, Mas 200, QuickBooks)  Ten Key 9851+ kph, Typing – 60+ wpm  Strong Internet Search Ability  Transcribing and Transcription editing  Data Entry  Multi-Line phones WORK EXPERIENCE Odesk (independent contractor) – (April 2013-Present) I work with many different clients as an independent contractor. I do many tasks some include; Internet research, invoicing, reviews, database building, fo​rm tracking, transcriptions and editing transcriptions, data entry, scheduling, marketing, and product description. Shopper (independent contractor) – (September 2010-Present) I work with many different agencies as an independent contractor. I go from one company to another company to evaluate the stores and employees to make sure the store is presentable and the employees are doing their jobs as they are listed in the instructions given. Advantage Staffing, Lake Charles, LA - Temporary Work - (April 2010 – August 2011) Calcasieu Parish School Board (Oct 2010-August 2010) – Clerk (Technology Help Desk) – Customer Service, Data Entry, telephone support, scan, fax, inventory tracking and stocking, generating work orders. Mcjunkin-Redman (April 2010 –June 2010) - Receptionist – customer service, filed, answered multi-line phones, and scanned. Mcjunkin-Redman, Galena Park, TX (February 2008 - June 2008) Sales Assistant / Expediter Sales Assisting - Assisted the sales staff with orders and customers. Enter orders and billed customers. Expediting – Made sure vendors and warehouse got orders out on schedule and kept customers updated on the progress of orders. Troubleshoot problems with orders and resolved them in a timely fashion. I also assisted in answering multi-line phone system. AmSpec Services, Galena Park, TX (September 2005- February 2007) Administrative Assistant /Cleaning Generated reports in Excel, invoiced, generated a 3 month revenue report, generated purchase orders, and ordered all supplies, inventory tracking, stocked inventory, generated employees time sheets, received and distributed mail, all general administrative duties, multi-lined phone system, customer service, bookkeeping, data entry, and cleaned office after hours. References available upon request

Sarah W.

Virtual Assistant streamlining tasks with clarity and care.

Lake Charles, Louisiana
$23 per hour
5 jobs
$300+ total earnings

Objective Resourceful and detail-oriented professional seeking a full-time remote position as a Virtual Assistant or Data Entry Specialist. Brings a strong background in administrative support, customer service, and visual coordination, along with proven adaptability and a proactive work ethic.

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