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In today’s fast-paced world, the right support can make all the difference.

At Remote Staff, we understand that it’s not just about bringing in an extra pair of hands.

It’s about integrating a Filipino Virtual Assistant (VA) with the right mix of skills, dedication, and professional insight into your business. Our focus is on connecting you with VAs who are not just assistants, but strategic partners in your business’s growth and success.

 

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Mary

Candidate ID: 411733


ADVANCED

    Accounting Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets...

INTERMEDIATE

    Video Editing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Data Entry...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Part Time Full Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 8.71 per hour or $USD 755.09 per month

Full Time: $USD 8.22 per hour or $USD 1424.08 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Mary has been working for more than 20 years as Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Branch Operations Head, Procurement Manager, Administrative Assistant - Invoicing and Virtual Vacation Rental Manager. She has an experience working for global clients such as Australians and from New Zealand.
  • Her work experiences revolved around working in the banking industry and has transitioned to working freelance to spend more time with her family. She's used to handling branch operations, doing approvals of account openings, cash management, check clearing & bookkeeping
  • As a Procurement Manger she was tasked to:
    • Managed supplier invoices for purchases for jobs and stock items, and matched them to system receipts for posting to the General Ledger.
    • Worked in monitoring invoices and ordering  the company's supplies and workshop stocks for their branches.
    • Rendered additional assistance with expense account management and with general admin duties.
    • Worked closely with business owner, financial manager, sales officers and job technician for the proper allocation of work receipts and inventory issuances.
  • She is proficient in using MS Excel, Word, Shopify and email management. She's also recently about to take up training in using the MYOB tool. 
  • With her recent corporate experience she became an Assistant Branch Manager already and she considers this as her career highlight.
  • She's confident in handling any bookkeeping role or non voice support customer service roles.
  • Available to start asap.
Predictive Index Profile - Operator
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Strongest Behaviors
  • Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
  • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
  • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
Behavioral Summary

Helpful, patient, and stable; works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes, standards, and policies, she will work within those standards to ensure repeated successes and high quality results. Mary Ann has the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. Prefers having, and following, a well thought-out process to ensure success. If she is responsible for establishing the process, they will do so in a thoughtful, methodical manner, paying close attention to details and time-honored successes. Once established, they’ll expect that the process be followed consistently.

Employment History

Procurement Manager / Purchasing and Invoicing Clerk

Industry:

Heavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment

Employment Period:

February 2023 to January 2024 (11 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managed supplier invoices for purchases for jobs and stock items, and matched them to system receipts for posting to the General Ledger.
  • Also worked in monitoring invoices and ordering the company's supplies and workshop stocks for their branches.
  • Rendered additional assistance with expense account management and with general admin duties.
  • Worked closely with business owner, financial manager, sales officers, and job technicians for the proper allocation of work receipts and inventory issuances.

Branch Operations Head

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

April 2017 to June 2019 (26 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily branch operations consistent with internal controls and approved policies.
  • Assist the Business Manager in increasing the branch profitability and ensure customer satisfaction thru quality service.
  • Promote employee engagement.
  • Review and approves transactions within authority limit.
  • Perform custodianship functions in accordance with the approved matrix.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Supervision of all branch transactions.
  • Cash management - ensure cash supply and demand are met and within the limit on a daily basis.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

June 2010 to March 2017 (80 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Tasked to review all the day to day transaction of tellers and cash officers.
  • Maintain all files of cash hub and all documents properly approved prior to filing.
  • Monitor balancing of the cash account.
  • Designated to process outward clearing checks.
  • Assigned to prepare regular and required reports.
  • Responsible for monitoring and preparation of cash hub expenses.
  • Assist Auditors during yearly audit and provide requested documents for review.

Invoicing Clerk

Industry:

Retail / Merchandise

Employment Period:

January 2021 to November 2022 (21 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • In-charge of invoicing, archiving email of supporting documents for reference, and ensuring correctness of entries upon fulfillment in DEAR software and shopify platform.
  • Worked closely with operations, customer service, accounting and dispatch teams. 

Education History

Field of Study:

Commerce

Major:

Marketing

Graduation Date:

April 5, 1999

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Accounting Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Bank Reconciliation, Email Handling, Administrative Support, Invoicing,

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    Video Editing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Data Entry, Content EditingMYOBGoogle SpreadsheetMicrosoft OutlookVirtual Assistant Skills

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
  • Working Environment: Private Room
  • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/15733902838
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Laptop
  • Brand Name: Asus
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Operating System: Windows 11

All-inclusive Rate: USD $6.23/hr

Lara

Candidate ID: 394354


ADVANCED

    Product Listing, Amazon Product Research, Customer Service, Data Entry...

INTERMEDIATE

    eBay, Order Processing, Order Entry...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Full Time Part Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 6.23 per hour or $USD 539.83 per month

Full Time: $USD 6.23 per hour or $USD 1079.66 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Lara has been working since 2006. She started working in the BPO industry and has later on transitioned getting freelance/home based jobs catering clients mostly in US & Bulgaria
  • She gained experience/expertise in:
    • Customer Service
    • Virtual Assistance
    • Product Listing
    • E commerce (eBay, Amazon)
  • She is also skilled with product research, data entry, order processing and has basic photo editing & optimizing titles using SEO Keywords
  • She is adept with using the following tools/technologies:
    • DSM Tool
    • Dropship Beast
    • Hydra Lister
    • Canva
    • ZIK Analytics
  • Available to start immediately for full-time/part-time roles.

Employment History

PRODUCT LISTING SPECIALIST

Industry:

Retail / Merchandise

Employment Period:

June 2021 to July 2021 (0 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Product listing on e-commerce platforms
  • Maintaining and administering the e-commerce stores
  • Inventory control and price management
  • Listing quality checks and enhancements
  • Listing description & content writing
  • Product market research and competition price checking

E-COMMERCE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Industry:

Retail / Merchandise

Employment Period:

February 2017 to May 2021 (51 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Product sourcing and research manually or using Zik Analytics
  • Listing products manually on my client's account or using Dropship Beast.
  • Edit photos using Canva or do collage using Picmonkey
  • Process orders manually
  • Update productivity sheets daily

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

August 2011 to February 2017 (66 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Marketing Maintenance Agent for 1 year
  • Update and maintain the Credit List
  • Accommodate customer's inquiries and question regarding the company
  • Fraud Agent for 1 year
  • Accommodate client inquiries regarding their pending order and their delivery status.

CREDIT SPECIALIST II

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

December 2006 to February 2010 (38 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Credit Verifier for Saving Loan.
  • Do Employment and Residence Verification.
  • Re-evaluate and reprocess loan application that is already denied

Email Support

Industry:

Transportation / Logistics

Employment Period:

July 2022 to December 2023 (16 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sent email and answer customer inquiries about their parcels

Education History

Field of Study:

Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy

Major:

Physical Therapy

Graduation Date:

October 1, 1999

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Product Listing, Amazon Product Research, Customer Service, Data Entry,

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    eBayOrder ProcessingOrder Entry

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: 25 Mbps
  • Working Environment: Shared Room
  • Speed Test Result:
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Laptop
  • Brand Name: Asus
  • Processor: Intel(R) Pentium (R) CPU N4200@1.10GHz
  • Operating System: Windows 10

All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.72/hr

Katherine

Candidate ID: 378529


ADVANCED

    Communication Skills, Customer Service, Chat Support, Email Marketing...

INTERMEDIATE

    Copywriting, Billing, Invoicing, QuickBooks...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Part Time Full Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time US Central Standard Time UK London
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 7.72 per hour or $USD 668.99 per month

Full Time: $USD 7.72 per hour or $USD 1337.97 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

Katherine demonstrates a strong alignment with the requirements of this role through her extensive background in administrative support, client communication, and meticulous data handling. Her experience as a Marketing Virtual Assistant, Customer Service Virtual Assistant, and Data Enrichment Specialist shows she can manage large volumes of information accurately, a key skill for handling insurance and annuity applications. She has consistently performed tasks such as database management, lead generation, and direct client interaction via phone, email, and LinkedIn, which directly parallels the duties of collecting and following up on client information.

Her recent work as an Executive & Marketing Assistant further highlights her ability to manage schedules, organize inboxes, handle project tasks, and communicate professionally on behalf of her employers. Additionally, her roles in legal intake and consulting firms involved verifying documentation, requesting missing information, and updating records mirroring the precision, urgency, and client follow-up required in processing insurance applications and tracking cases.

Katherine’s technical skills in data entry, research, and spreadsheet management, combined with her soft skills being organized, adaptable, and a fast learner position her to excel in maintaining the production log, ensuring timely updates, and keeping impeccable records. Her proven ability to work independently while maintaining high accuracy and responsiveness makes her a strong candidate to deliver exceptional new business processing, client support, and reporting in this role.

 

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Altruist

 

Strongest Behaviors

  • Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.

  • Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. Impatient with routines.

  • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.

  • Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.

  • Fluent, enthusiastic, and comparatively frequent in communication; a motivator who pays attention to others’ points of view.

  • Collaborative; works with and through others. Focused on team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Katherine has been working for almost 4 years in the BPO industry and worked with different clients as a Freelancer since 2019.
She has expertise in order processing, billing dispute, inbound calls, outbound calls, lead generation, appointment setting, email marketing, researching, and virtual assistance. 
She is proficient in using the following tools: 
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Amazon
  • Hubspot
  • Hunter
  • Quickbooks
  • Olarc
  • Slack
  • Magento 
She has worked with companies that cater to clients in the US, UK and Australia.
She is an outgoing person and spontaneous during the call.
She can start ASAP. 
Predictive Index Profile - Altruist

 
  • Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
  • Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.

Employment History

Data Enrichment Specialist

Industry:

Computer / Information Technology (Software)

Employment Period:

June 2021 to March 2023 (21 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Main expertise and responsibility will be data identification and extraction for lead sourcing purposes
  • Verifying information provided to our client by 3rd party entities by using online databases to cross-check information
  • Entering information found on online databases into our databases
  • Conducting internal, or online, research into verification
  • Doing General Admin Support at any given time
  • Maintaining and improving the database 
  • Proactively source additional info and update the database to fill in gaps
  • Ensure to reduce duplicate contacts

Sales Associate

Industry:

Telecommunication

Employment Period:

September 2020 to June 2021 (9 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handled customer queries related to order processing, billing disputes, replacements, and refunds through chat and inbound calls.
  • Efficiently managed and resolved customer issues, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  • Transitioned to outbound campaigns, where I proactively reached out to potential and existing customers to promote products and services.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions and transactions, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize sales strategies and improve overall customer experience.
  • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets and performance metrics through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

LinkedIn and Email Outreach VA

Industry:

Property / Real Estate

Employment Period:

April 2020 to August 2020 (4 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead Generation: Conduct thorough searches on LinkedIn to identify potential leads that align with Cohort Consulting Salaria Group’s target audience and business objectives.
  • Personalized Outreach: Craft and send personalized marketing emails to potential leads, ensuring the content is engaging and relevant to each recipient.
  • Connection Building: Send connection requests on LinkedIn, followed by personalized messages to initiate conversations and build relationships with prospects.
  • Follow-Up Communication: Manage follow-up communications with leads, maintaining engagement and moving them through the sales funnel.
  • Database Management: Maintain and update the CRM system with accurate and detailed information on leads, interactions, and follow-up actions.
  • Campaign Monitoring: Track and analyze the performance of LinkedIn and email outreach campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for outreach and lead generation.
  • Content Development: Assist in developing compelling marketing content for email campaigns and LinkedIn messages to enhance outreach effectiveness.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to align outreach strategies with overall business goals and campaigns.
  • Reporting: Prepare regular reports on lead generation and outreach activities, highlighting key metrics, successes, and areas for improvement.

Admin/Paralegal Assitant

Industry:

Law / Legal

Employment Period:

June 2019 to September 2019 (2 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Client Communication: Proactively contact clients via phone and email to inform them of any missing documentation or requirements necessary for their bankruptcy filings.

  • Document Coordination: Assist clients in gathering and submitting all required documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy to facilitate the bankruptcy process.

  • Case Management: Maintain and update client files and records, tracking the progress of each case to ensure timely and efficient case handling.

  • Client Support: Provide clear and detailed explanations to clients regarding the necessary steps and documents required for their bankruptcy filings, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.

  • Follow-Up: Conduct regular follow-up communications with clients to remind them of pending requirements and deadlines, ensuring all necessary documents are submitted promptly.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys and other legal staff to ensure all client information is accurate and up-to-date, supporting the smooth progression of each case.

  • Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling correspondence related to client cases.

  • Compliance: Ensure all client interactions and documentation comply with legal standards and confidentiality requirements.

  • Reporting: Generate reports on the status of client cases, highlighting any outstanding requirements and actions taken to address them.

  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, providing empathetic and professional support throughout their bankruptcy process.

Billing Consultant

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

January 2017 to June 2017 (5 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handle customer inquiries related to billing and account issues.
  • Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes efficiently.
  • Process adjustments, refunds, and credits as needed.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all customers.
  • Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve billing issues.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing systems and procedures.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of billing processes and improvements.
  • Monitor account activities and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Generate and analyze billing reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Health Insurance Agent

Industry:

Healthcare / Medical

Employment Period:

October 2017 to March 2018 (5 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers with healthcare insurance claims.
  • Review and process documents and prior authorization requests.

Retail/Logistic Associate

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

January 2018 to May 2019 (16 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Customer Support: Provide exceptional customer service by assisting with inquiries related to orders, logistics, and general concerns through various communication channels including phone, email, and chat.

  • Order Tracking: Efficiently track and update customers on the status of their packages, ensuring accurate and timely information is provided.

  • Issue Resolution: Resolve customer issues regarding orders, including processing refunds and replacements, in a prompt and courteous manner.

  • Logistics Coordination: Work closely with the logistics team to monitor and manage the delivery process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.

  • Data Management: Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer interactions and transactions, updating databases as necessary.

  • Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve potential issues in the order and delivery process to enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with Amazon’s policies and procedures while handling customer queries and processing transactions.

  • Feedback Collection: Gather and document customer feedback to help improve services and enhance the overall customer experience.

  • Process Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights and suggestions to optimize order and logistics processes.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as warehouse operations, sales, and IT to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Insurance Customer Service

Industry:

Insurance

Employment Period:

September 2016 to March 2017 (6 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide general customer service and support.
  • Review medical documents for insurance approval.
  • Coordinate with healthcare providers, including doctors and medical clinics.

Pharmacy Care Specialist

Industry:

Insurance

Employment Period:

May 2017 to December 2024 (91 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide general customer service and support to patients.
  • Review medical documents for insurance approval.
  • Coordinate with pharmacies, doctors, and medical clinics to ensure seamless care.
  • Collect overdue prescription payments and manage billing inquiries.

Marketing Virtual Assistant

Industry:

Electrical & Electronics

Employment Period:

September 2019 to February 2020 (5 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead Generation: Identify and generate high-quality leads through various online channels and platforms, targeting potential clients and customers that align with Conker UK's marketing goals.
  • Content Creation: Develop and create engaging marketing drafts for email campaigns and LinkedIn posts, ensuring content is compelling and tailored to the target audience.
  • Outreach Campaigns: Proactively reach out to prospects via email and LinkedIn, building relationships and initiating conversations to drive interest and engagement in Conker UK's products or services.
  • Database Management: Maintain and update the customer and prospect database, ensuring all information is accurate, up-to-date, and organized for efficient access and utilization.
  • Campaign Monitoring: Track and analyze the performance of email and LinkedIn campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for optimization and improvement.
  • Market Research: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for lead generation and marketing efforts.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to align lead generation and outreach strategies with overall marketing objectives and campaigns.
  • Reporting: Prepare regular reports on lead generation activities, outreach efforts, and campaign performance, highlighting key metrics and outcomes.
  • Tool Utilization: Utilize various marketing and CRM tools to streamline and enhance lead generation, outreach, and database management processes.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest marketing techniques and best practices, continuously seeking ways to improve lead generation and outreach strategies.

Phone and Chat Customer Service Virtual Assistant

Industry:

Retail / Merchandise

Employment Period:

March 2020 to June 2021 (15 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Customer Support: Provide prompt and effective solutions to customer queries through phone and chat, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Basic Troubleshooting: Assist customers with basic troubleshooting steps for common issues, guiding them through solutions to resolve their problems.
  • Bill Reconciliation: Accurately reconcile customer bills, addressing any discrepancies and ensuring all billing information is correct.
  • Quoting and Invoicing: Create detailed and accurate quotes and invoices for customers, ensuring transparency and clarity in all transactions.
  • Sales Calls: Conduct sales calls to acquire new customers, presenting The Telecomshop Australia’s products and services in a compelling manner.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain detailed and organized records of customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, billing reconciliations, and sales activities.
  • Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing exceptional service and support to enhance customer loyalty.
  • Problem Resolution: Handle and resolve customer complaints and issues efficiently, ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Product Knowledge: Stay updated with the latest product offerings and features to provide accurate information and recommendations to customers.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and departments to ensure a seamless customer service experience and support company goals.

Customer Service Representative

Industry:

Retail / Merchandise

Employment Period:

July 2024 to October 2024 (2 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handle customer inquiries and sales through email, socials and voice channels.
  • Perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Update records and maintain accurate data in Excel.
  • Manage customer requests on Shopify.
  • Process refunds efficiently and accurately.
  • Use helpdesk tools such as Re-Amaze to resolve customer issues.
  • Work within an ERP system for order and inventory management.

Business Operations Assistant

Industry:

Environment / Health / Safety

Employment Period:

November 2024 to December 2024 (0 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and respond to a high volume of emails (50-60 daily), ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
  • Set up projects in Zoho and ServiceM8 for quoting purposes.
  • Allocate quotes to sales staff and track progress.
  • Send out quote follow-up emails and ensure timely communication.
  • Liaise with sales teams regarding quotes and customer inquiries.
  • Collaborate with operations staff to coordinate project scheduling.
  • Order materials as required to support project delivery.
  • Arrange site inductions for staff and contractors when necessary.
  • Complete pre-start paperwork for upcoming projects.
  • Maintain an organized filing system for project documentation and paperwork.
  • Generate invoices for completed work and follow up on payments.
  • Collect, review, and file invoices and receipts for bookkeeping purposes.
  • Review daily job time sheets to ensure accuracy and forward them to clients when necessary.
  • Assist with various other administrative tasks to support the Office Manager and ensure smooth business operations.

Education History

Field of Study:

Psychology

Major:

Psychology

Graduation Date:

October 1, 2017

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A

Field of Study:

Education/Teaching/Training

Major:

English

Graduation Date:

June 20, 2024

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Communication Skills, Customer Service, Chat Support, Email Marketing, Email management, Lead Generation, LinkedIn Lead Generation, LinkedIn Marketing, Appointment Setting, Outbound Calling, Order Processing, Billing,

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    CopywritingBillingInvoicingQuickBooksCold Calling

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
  • Working Environment: Private Room
  • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/16473708150
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Laptop
  • Brand Name: Dell
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Operating System: Windows 10

All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.72/hr

Elena

Candidate ID: 310128


ADVANCED

    Call Management, Customer Service, Data Entry, Email Support...

INTERMEDIATE

    English Tutoring, Google Spreadsheet, Executive Assistance, Organizational Skills...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Part Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 7.72 per hour or $USD 668.99 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Candidate started working in BPO companies way back 2009. 
  • She was also engaged in doing freelance roles while working with these BPO companies and worked as a Freelancer
  • She worked for different roles doing customer service, back office tasks, virtual assistance, Sales and as a teacher in organizations/school.
  • For her BPO experience she handled clients from US & Australia.
  • Elena worked with different eCommerce platforms
    • Amazon
    • Shopify
  • She was able to handle financial accounts credit cards  and for Retail Gas & electricity provider industry.
  • Tools that she used:
    • CRM
    • REI simple - Database
    • Zoho
    • SAP
    • Mojo Dialler
    • Zencall
    • Keap
    • Hubspot

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Individualist

https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/individualist/

Strongest Behaviors:

  • Strongly persistent. Pursues goals in very deliberate and systematic manner, even when setbacks or failures occur. Opinionated; only changes when absolutely required.
  • Extremely casual with rules. With strong focus on the goals rather than the implementation, will bend the rules in order to meet objectives. Very freely delegates details.
  • Seemingly carefree; unruffled, unflappable, and unworried. Takes each day as it comes and consistently follows the predictable routines.
Behavioral Summary:

Elena is independent and individualistic in thinking and behavior. Has strong ideas and opinions and expresses them with confidence and certainty.

Having a willingness to take risk, Elena is likely to develop and act on ideas that are distinctly new or unconventional. This is a creative and nonconformist personality.

In expressing and acting on her ideas, Elena is determined and persistent and has the kind of confidence and nerve involved in initiating innovation or change. Very determined and persistent, once a goal is set she’ll generally push hard to reach it, regardless of the goal’s popularity with others. Undaunted by criticisms or failures.


 

Employment History

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT/ APPOINTMENT SETTER (FREELANCE)

Industry:

Property / Real Estate

Employment Period:

May 2016 to October 2020 (53 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that everyone cultivates effective business relationships especially with the executive decision makers. 
  • Get to work with different industries like real estate and computer software companies. 
  • Had worked with different ESL companies as well.
  • But to the most part, I worked as a Virtual Assistant with a US client owning a real estate company. I assist him with calendar management, email management and also assist/help my client in buying properties in the US.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Industry:

Non-Profit Organisation / Social Services / NGO

Employment Period:

April 2018 to April 2019 (12 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Delegate responsibility among colleagues and youth to enforce tasks with certainty and  accuracy. 
  • Monitored all programs are done according to what was planned, if not, to something that will have great results. 

ADMIN ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Industry:

Education

Employment Period:

April 2017 to April 2018 (12 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provided various kinds of administrative assistance to the school. 
  • Answered phones, responded to emails, printing of documents, sending and processing  invoices and scheduling meetings. Worked on multiple projects or tasks at once. 
  • Assisted the lead teacher in handling a preschool class

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services

Employment Period:

October 2014 to April 2016 (18 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Creates a lasting relationship with the customers. Ensures that they are satisfied with our services.
  • Provides great customer service among our clients all over the world.  
  • Develops negotiating strategies, examining risks and potentials.
  • Processes customers' requests - balance transfer, card replacement, adding supplementary cards, process over-the-phone payments, merchant verification

SENIOR PROCESS ASSOCIATE

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

July 2013 to September 2014 (14 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handled a gas and electricity provider in Australia. We monitor the materials and the availability of the resources. Sends people to our customers' address to have gas pipes and electric meter installed.
  • Was a part of the back office team where a system is being used to ensure that the customers’ queries and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.

PROCESS ASSOCIATE

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

March 2009 to March 2012 (36 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handled a prepaid debit card provider in the US who catered to clients from different US establishments. 
  • Was initially part of the Activations team (activates newly-registered card). Was upskilled for the Customer Service Department that involved proper coordination to the internal management team. Answers customers' queries and process requests like payment, Balance Transfer, card replacement, etc.
  • Was promoted to the Lost and Stolen Team that handles compromised cards. Also been to Disputes and Escalations Department where we were well-trained to provide solution to the most complicated issues whether by the client or by the operations.

Education History

Field of Study:

Business Studies/Administration/Management

Major:

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Graduation Date:

February 1, 2017

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Call Management, Customer Service, Data Entry, Email Support, Inbound Collections, Inbound Lead Generation, Outbound Appointment Setting, People Skills, Phone Support,

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    English TutoringGoogle SpreadsheetExecutive AssistanceOrganizational Skills

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
  • Working Environment: Private Room
  • Speed Test Result: N/A
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Laptop
  • Brand Name: Acer
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Operating System: Windows 10

All-inclusive Rate: USD $93.16/hr

Jacqueline

Candidate ID: 307095


ADVANCED

    Email Support, Virtual Assistant Skills, Back-office...

INTERMEDIATE

    Recruiting, Sourcing, Calendar Management...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Part Time Full Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 93.16 per hour or $USD 8073.84 per month

Full Time: $USD 93.16 per hour or $USD 16147.69 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Jacqueline started working in the call center industry back in 2007. She started working from home in 2016.
  • She has gained proficiency on Email Management, Calendar Management, Travel Management, Database Management, Technical Support, and Personal Assistant.
  • She also has some experience in doing online or internet research and Recruitment task for background check candidates and sourcing.
  • She is proficient in tools such as Trello, Linkedin, Kajabi, Canva, Social Media, Slack, Time doctor, Asana, Zendesk and UPS. 
  • She can start immediately. 
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Guardian

Strongest Behaviors
  • Unhurried and deliberate, stable and will do things using the established process; finds it difficult to change these systems. Dependable, consistent and needs familiar environments and coworkers to be most productive.
  • Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
  • Methodical, steady, and even-paced; loses productivity when interrupted.
Behavioral Summary
A very conscientious and disciplined person; particularly careful, thorough, and accurate in their work. This individual is exacting and strives to produce results that precisely meet the established goals. Works best where there are clear standards, expectations, reporting relationships and measurements for the work. Jacqueline will depend upon professional training, their own experience, or management leadership, to provide those standards and the structure needed for their work.
 

Employment History

Freelance Researcher/EA

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

August 2020 to August 2020 (0 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I worked as a Researcher.
  • I researched or helped him to find info or something that he wants to me check.

Asset Report- Executive Assistant

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

January 2020 to March 2020 (1 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I worked as Executive Assistant of our CEO/Director. She gave tasks to do, helping her to book a flight, also as a Recruiter to background check candidates, and do some research as well as Daily reports/ Tasks.

Executive Assistant

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

April 2020 to November 2020 (7 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I worked as Executive Assistant of President of the company. He gave tasks to do, helping her to book a flight, computed and encode his business and personal expenses, processed his taxes, scheduled his DMV, and do some research as well as Daily reports/Tasks.
  • Tools used: DMV, H&R block, Login.gov, Whatsapp, TTP (Trusted Traveler Programs)/Global Entry, SAP Concur, and ADP.

Customer Experience

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

April 2020 to September 2020 (5 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I also worked as a Customer Experience representative/ Email support/Chat support in an E-commerce company.
  • Tools used: Shopify, Shipstation, Richpanel, Hubstaff, Slack, ticket tracker, ASANA, Reamaze, Zendesk, Gorgias, Slack, USPS, and Social Media.

Administrative Assistant

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

January 2021 to July 2021 (6 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I worked as Executive Assistant of Senior Sales Manager of a Marketing company. He gave tasks to do, helping him to book a flight, computed and encode his business and personal expenses, Quotation/ quote prices, Email/ Sent Campaigns to Clients thru Mailchimp
  • The tools that I used were ERPR2, PDFESCAPE, PDF creator, Slack, Google suites and Time doctor.

Virtual Assistant

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

March 2021 to August 2021 (5 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • As a Virtual Assistant, I assisted with admin tasks
  • Gave me task to do and checked the email for prospect clients, posted on some announcements in slack and FB group page
  • Do research regarding podcast and speaking/conference/events and contacted or emailed client.
  • Tools used: Slack, Gmail, Google sheet, Trello, Linkedin, Kajabi, Canva, and FB.

Executive Assistant

Industry:

Construction / Building / Engineering

Employment Period:

January 2020 to March 2020 (1 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Initally started working as a Personal Assistant to the CEO prior being promoted to managing/supervising the Dispatch Team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Email Management - responding to emails on behalf of client
  • Calendar Management - reminding client of their daily meetings and schedules; create schedules for the Dispatch Team to follow
  • Travel Management - schedule flights, books hotel accommodations or reservations for clients
  • Phone Handling - doing outbound call to follow up on reservations
  • Internet Research of drop-off information (Zip codes and streets) and patient's information
  • Database management - updating ambulance and patient schedules and ambulance information on client's main system
  • Technical Support - provide assistance to Dispatch Team by providing basic troubleshooting steps if their ipads are experiencing technical issues
  • Send daily reports

Virtual Assistant

Industry:

Healthcare / Medical

Employment Period:

January 2016 to July 2019 (42 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Support Rep
March 2011- April 2014

Responsibilities:
  • I worked as Level2 Technical Support Representative for POTS line.
  • I Troubleshoot the POTS line of the customer by dispatching technicians and thru our Switch.

Project Manager
April 2015 –Oct 2015

Responsibilities:
  • I worked as Project Manager for the Return equipment in a  telephone company.
  • I emailed and called the customer with disconnected telephone lines and ask to return the equipment such as telephones and routers.
  • I send a dispatch if the customer couldn’t take off the router or send them a FEDEX label for them to shipped the equipment.

Technical Support Representative/ Project Manager

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

March 2011 to October 2015 (55 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I worked as Technical Support Representative Level 1.
  • I’m assisting customers who has a dsl problem and some basic computer problems.

Technical Support Representative

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

November 2007 to March 2011 (40 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • I worked as Technical Support Representative Level 1.
  • I’m assisting customers who has a dsl problem and some basic computer problems.

Education History

Field of Study:

Computer Science/Information Technology

Major:

Computer Science

Graduation Date:

March 1, 2004

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Email SupportVirtual Assistant SkillsBack-office

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    RecruitingSourcingCalendar Management

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: 50 Mbps
  • Working Environment: Private Room
  • Speed Test Result: Download: 17.87, Upload: 42.78
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Desktop
  • Brand Name: Lenovo
  • Processor: Core i3 6th Gen
  • Operating System: Windows 10

All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.71/hr

Kathleen

Candidate ID: 284054


ADVANCED

    Outbound Calling, Cold Calling, Appointment Setting, Lead Generation...

INTERMEDIATE

    Social Media Management...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Part Time Full Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time Hawaii Standard Time Alaska Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time UK London
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 8.71 per hour or $USD 755.09 per month

Full Time: $USD 8.71 per hour or $USD 1510.18 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Kath has been working remotely for 11 years now. She acquired a degree in Nursing in 2010. After her stint with a local magazine company, she shifted to remote work and started as an ESL Online Teacher to Chinese students. After 3 years, she joined a Singapore-based HR consulting company as an Appointment Setter. Most of her employment after that was with clients from the UK, Canada, and the US engaging in education, biotechnology, real estate, merchant, and cleaning industries.
  • She became well-versed in performing the following:
    • Appointment setting
    • B2B outbound sales
    • Cold calling
    • Emails and SMS outreach
    • Social media management - LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
    • Lead generation
    • Tutoring
  • She is an adept user of Apollo.io, MailChimp, Go High-level, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zendesk, Microsoft Office Apps (Outlook, Excel), Google Workspace (Document, Spreadsheet, Drive, Hangouts), Slack, Discord, Trello, Realestate.com.au, and PopStream.
  • She can start anytime.
  • She is amenable to working in any shift, whether part-time or full-time.
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Artisan

Strongest Behaviors
  • Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
  • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
  • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
Behavioral Summary

Kathleen Maye is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.

With experience and/or training, they will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. Their work pace is steady and even-keeled, and they’re motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to their decision-making; Kathleen Maye plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.


Employment History

ESL Online Teacher

Industry:

Education

Employment Period:

February 2012 to August 2015 (42 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Online teacher to Chinese Students both Adults and Children. Teaching them basic English, helping them enhance their English communication skills

Appointment Setter

Industry:

Human Resources Management / Consulting

Employment Period:

June 2015 to June 2017 (24 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Calling all local companies in Singapore to assist them in hiring applicants on each vacant position that they have.

Lead Generator/Cold-caller

Industry:

Others

Employment Period:

February 2016 to December 2017 (21 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Calling leads to pre qualify them and transfer it to a live agent

Lead Gen Agent / Data Miner

Industry:

Human Resources Management / Consulting

Employment Period:

January 2017 to June 2018 (17 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead Mining, lead searching on different platforms, finding the names, emails and the best number to reach that person.

ESL Online Teacher

Industry:

Education

Employment Period:

April 2016 to August 2018 (27 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Online teacher to Korean Students both Adults and Children. Teaching them basic English, helping them enhance their English communication skills.

Virtual Assistant / Appointment Setter

Industry:

BioTechnology / Pharmaceutical / Clinical research

Employment Period:

November 2017 to February 2019 (15 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Calling business owners who might be interested to invest in Biotechnology.

Virtual Assistant for Real Estate

Industry:

Property / Real Estate

Employment Period:

February 2020 to August 2021 (18 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cold Calling, calling how owners if they would be interested in selling or if they would consider selling their property.
  • Sending text messages

Social Media Manager / Business Development Manager

Industry:

Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

Employment Period:

April 2021 to July 2023 (27 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handling the company's Social Media accounts, promoting the company's services as well as sending emails to different prospects. 

Virtual Assistant / Appointment Setter (Real Estate)

Industry:

Property / Real Estate

Employment Period:

September 2021 to January 2023 (16 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cold Calling, calling home owners if they would be interested in selling, if they would consider selling their property, or if they do have other properties that they might consider selling.

Virtual Assistant for Real Estate

Industry:

Property / Real Estate

Employment Period:

April 2022 to December 2022 (8 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cold Calling, calling owners if they would be interested in selling, if they would consider selling their property, or if they do have other properties that they might consider selling.

Appointment Setter

Industry:

Repair and Maintenance Services

Employment Period:

June 2023 to September 2023 (3 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Calling business owners to see if they are in need of cleaning services. We offer them a free site visit to check what help they need when it comes to our cleaning services.

Education History

Field of Study:

Nursing

Major:

Nursing

Graduation Date:

April 28, 2010

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification: :

N/A


Skills

ADVANCED ★★★

    Outbound Calling, Cold Calling, Appointment Setting, Lead Generation, Sales,

INTERMEDIATE ★★

    Social Media Management

Work at Home Capabilities:

  • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
  • Working Environment: Shared Room
  • Speed Test Result: https://beta.speedtest.net/result/15326940171
  • Internet Type: Fiber
  • Hardware Type: Desktop
  • Brand Name: N/A
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
  • Operating System: Windows 10

*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

Virtual assistants (VAs) provide various administrative services to clients. These include data entry, scheduling, research, and customer service.

Hiring a VA helps you focus on running your business by doing most of your repetitive and mundane tasks. They help boost yours and your team’s productivity and flexibility.

If you’re looking for skilled VAs, Remote Staff is here to help. We have hand-picked and pre-screened some of the best VAs in the Philippines who are ready and eager to work with you.

Virtual assistants (VAs) provide various administrative services to clients. These include data entry, scheduling, research, and customer service.

Hiring a VA helps you focus on running your business by doing most of your repetitive and mundane tasks. They help boost yours and your team’s productivity and flexibility.

If you’re looking for skilled VAs, Remote Staff is here to help. We have hand-picked and pre-screened some of the best VAs in the Philippines who are ready and eager to work with you.

What Is A Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant (VA) is a remote contractor hired, either full-time or part-time, to handle core administrative tasks.

Yet, a VA’s expertise is not limited to clerical and data entry duties only. They can have a variety of tasks in other critical areas, such as social media management, marketing, design, and content creation, among others.

Furthermore, a VA can also be an executive assistant, supporting management-level clients.

There are many types of VAs in the industry—they can either be generalists or specialists. It all depends on what you and your business need.

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Virtual Assistants for Any Task

Filipino VAs are versatile. They’re capable of handling various functions to meet different business needs. Whether it involves customer support, social media management, web development, or data analysis, VAs have the skills and experience to take on and excel in any role.

With the rise of eCommerce, spearheaded by companies like Amazon and Shopify, and online marketing, experts predict that the global virtual assistant market will grow 34% year-by-year until 2027. In other words, you’ll have access to an even more extensive pool of talent that can facilitate various business operations.

What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?

Sometimes, there can be a shortage of qualified professionals within the local Australian talent pool. Thus, if you are a small business owner operating in NSW, Brisbane, or Melbourne, you often need to expand your horizons.

It can be easy to find yourself getting overwhelmed with administrative responsibilities. While fairly simple, these tasks can still take up a huge chunk of your day.

Here is where a VA can help.

A VA can take all the administrative duties off your plate so that you, as an entrepreneur, can direct your attention and energy to core functions only you can do, such as decision-making, operations, and other similar areas.

What Tasks Can a Virtual Assistant Help Me Accomplish?

A virtual assistant does a myriad of tasks. Again, what they do depends on your specific business needs.

Generally, they are often in charge of the following:

      • Receiving phone calls and managing schedules
      • Maintaining client databases and records
      • Screening and responding to emails
      • Creating reports
      • Bookkeeping
      • Filling out important paperwork and taking down notes during meetings

Your VA can also assist you with the logistics of your business travels. They can book your flight tickets and hotel reservations and help you devise an itinerary should you wish to combine work and leisure on your trip.

Certain VAs can also help with market research, which is vital when planning to improve or expand your business. VAs like the online business manager or the human resources manager can even help you manage daily projects, processes, and team members.

Other VAs can manage your social media channels by growing and engaging your audience.

A VA’s responsibilities are endless.

Customer Support
Virtual assistants can handle email management tasks, answer inquiries and video calls, and provide excellent customer care services, which enhance client satisfaction.
Mobile App Development
Does your business need a mobile app? A virtual assistant can create and optimise your company’s mobile app to ensure it meets your customers’ needs and expectations.
Contact Centre
Two-thirds of the Philippine population is fluent in English. Hence, a Filipino VA can provide your business with clearer, more meaningful, and professional customer assistance.
Debt Collection
Many VAs excel in debt collection. Refine your debt collection process and optimise your strategies’ effectiveness by outsourcing to the Philippines.
Social Media Management
By crafting and executing effective social media strategies, a VA performing social media management can help expand your business’ digital presence and reach more customers.

Data Entry
Skilled virtual professionals can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of your spreadsheets and reports, allowing you to focus on strategic initiatives.

Telesales
Whether to generate sales or keep in touch with existing customers, virtual staff handling telesales can work wonders for a company’s growth.

Bookkeeping
A successful business meticulously maintains financial records. Hiring virtual assistants can enhance your bookkeeping practices and improve financial management.

Google Ads
Many virtual assistants excel in managing Google Ads. Hiring a VA can maximise the impact of your digital marketing efforts and ensure your investment yields optimal results.

Payroll Management
VAs with expertise in payroll management can help simplify and ensure accurate and efficient handling of your payroll operations.
Search Engine Optimisation
Like their expertise in Google Ads management, some VAs specialise in search engine optimisation (SEO). SEO experts can boost your website’s visibility, attracting a wider audience.
Graphic Design
From creating eye-catching logos to designing engaging marketing materials, virtual staff can contribute to elevating your brand’s identity.
Web Development
In today’s digital-dominated world, it pays to have an online platform that resonates with customers. VAs can unlock the potential of your website by creating a functional and user-friendly space where you can showcase your business’ offerings and strengths.
Digital Marketing
Utilise the skills of a VA to enhance your digital marketing efforts. With their expertise in various online marketing strategies, VAs can help you develop and conduct campaigns that drive business growth.
Data and Analytics
Harness the power of data through a virtual assistant and receive valuable insights that can assist you in making informed, data-driven business decisions.

Administration
Whether managing emails, scheduling appointments, or organising documents, virtual assistants can ensure your operations run smoothly and efficiently.

UI-UX Design
Good web design can enhance customer engagement. Virtual staff specialising in UI-UX design can elevate customers’ experience by producing intuitive interfaces.

Project Management
A virtual assistant with strong organisational and communication skills who excels in coordinating and overseeing various projects can act as a project account manager.

Appointment Setters
Streamline your appointment-setting process and increase your business operation’s efficiency by outsourcing the task to a VA.
Copywriting
A skilled copywriter can craft compelling and persuasive content for your site, social media, and marketing materials. The right candidate can help you engage and convert your audience.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Outsourcing to the Philippines?

Outsourcing virtual assistants to the Philippines comes with advantages and considerations. Let’s dive into the benefits and potential risks of this strategic approach.

Benefits of Hiring a Remote Staff Virtual Assistant

Partnering with Remote Staff for virtual assistants offers numerous benefits for businesses seeking growth and efficiency. These upsides include the following:

Find Experts Easily

Find Experts Easily

The Philippines is home to the world’s largest pool of highly skilled professionals, accounting for 13% of global VAs. With Remote Staff, matching suitable virtual assistants to specific businesses is a breeze.

Save Money

Save Money

Outsourcing reduces overhead costs associated with hiring, training, and providing workspaces for full-time local employees. One of the standout benefits of employing virtual staff is cost reduction, with studies showing that remote work saves a company $10,600 per employee annually.

Create Your Dream Team

Create Your Dream Team

With a diverse range of highly talented candidates, you can assemble a dedicated team to handle, streamline, and optimise your company’s operations according to your business goals.

Save & Change Lives

Save & Change Lives

You can find remote talent in many countries using several online platforms. However, hiring a virtual assistant with Remote Staff allows you to support the livelihood of many skilled Filipino workers.

Grow Your Company

Grow Your Company

By delegating tasks to virtual assistants, you can focus on your business’ core activities, increasing productivity. With Remote Staff’s virtual assistant services, you can quickly scale your support up and down as your company needs.

Manage Virtual Assistants Better

Manage Virtual Assistants Better

Remote Staff provides accountability technology tools to track your virtual staff’s productivity and ensure clear communication and effective collaboration.

Reduce Payroll

Reduce Payroll

In-house employees can be expensive, especially in Western countries. While salaries vary depending on the nature of the job, Filipino VAs offer cost-effective solutions, as they have a lower wage bar than professionals from othercountries like the USA.

Cultural Awareness

Cultural Awareness

Due to their country’s history, Filipino virtual assistants, with a distinct Asian background, are well-versed in Western culture. This trait minimises potential cultural barriers, allowing you to collaborate more efficiently.

Risks of Hiring a Virtual Assistant Company in the Philippines

While the benefits are evident, it’s essential to acknowledge the potential challenges of tapping into talents in the Philippines. These may include miscommunication, time zone differences, and the need for effective management strategies.

What to Keep in Mind When Hiring a Virtual Assistant From the Philippines

Understanding the qualities of a productive virtual assistant and their critical skills is crucial when integrating them into your business workflow.

What Makes A Good Virtual Assistant?

When hiring a VA, there are a few traits that you should look for.

One, your VA should be meticulous and pay close attention to details. Often, even a simple correction of a mistake can show your customers that you go the extra mile – and provide your brand with credibility in the process.

Another trait you should be looking for in a VA is the ability to multitask. A VA is almost always handling so many responsibilities all at once. They should be able to identify which task to prioritise.

Next, hire someone reliable. Your administrative assistant will mainly handle critical administrative tasks to keep the company running, for example. Thus, recruiting someone you can trust to deliver excellent results would be good.

Of course, you should hire a personal assistant with excellent communication skills. Your VA will be managing correspondence, so they must convey information well. Furthermore, as most of the VA’s work online, effective and open communication is key to a healthy working relationship.

What Makes A Good Virtual Assistant?

When hiring a VA, there are a few traits that you should look for.

One, your VA should be meticulous and pay close attention to details. Often, even a simple correction of a mistake can show your customers that you go the extra mile – and provide your brand with credibility in the process.

Another trait you should be looking for in a VA is the ability to multitask. A VA is almost always handling so many responsibilities all at once. They should be able to identify which task to prioritise.

Next, hire someone reliable. Your administrative assistant will mainly handle critical administrative tasks to keep the company running, for example. Thus, recruiting someone you can trust to deliver excellent results would be good.

Of course, you should hire a personal assistant with excellent communication skills. Your VA will be managing correspondence, so they must convey information well. Furthermore, as most of the VA’s work online, effective and open communication is key to a healthy working relationship.

What Are the Key Skills Virtual Assistants Should Have?

Here’s an overview of the must-have skills of the best virtual assistants:

Skilled in communicating verbally or via writing

Detail-oriented with outstanding time management

Reliable and dependable
Creative and resourceful

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When Should You Hire a Virtual Assistant?

To help you decide on hiring a virtual assistant, here are some signs that you probably need one:

You’re Experiencing Constant Burnout:
If wearing different hats while running your business is taking a toll on your productivity and personal life, maybe it’s time to hire a VA.
Delegating many of these tasks will help you find more time to rest and be more productive in the long run.

Your Company Lacks the Necessary Expertise for Certain Tasks:
There are certain parts of running a business, such as bookkeeping, that are better left to the experts.
With that in mind, why not hire a VA proficient in these tasks and have them do these for you? Doing so helps you avoid costly mistakes and saves you the hassle of doing these tasks yourself.

You and Your Current Staff are Overwhelmed with Administrative Tasks:
Do you find yourself spending most of your day just shifting from one administrative task to another? And has this caused you to miss opportunities because you didn’t have enough time nor available staff to accommodate your clients?
If so, then you need a virtual assistant. They’ll handle your more mundane tasks, so you can focus on more important things, such as growing your business.

The Ideal Work Environment For Virtual Assistants

As the name suggests, virtual assistants usually work from their home offices. Your VAs will likely have equipment, such as a laptop, phone, and internet connection.

However, paid subscriptions for software crucial to their jobs will typically fall to you, especially if you want your VA to use them. These types of software can include but are not limited to time trackers, accounting and bookkeeping software, image editors, word processors, etc.

Lastly, cultivate a positive working relationship with your VA, even from a distance. It is necessary to communicate well and often, especially considering you and your VA are in different time zones

Further, you should understand the cultural differences between the Philippines and Australia. Sometimes, issues might stem from conflicting communication styles.

How Remote Staff Can Help You Find the Right Virtual Assistant

There are typically two ways you can go about hiring a virtual assistant.

One is recruiting a full-time or part-time virtual assistant yourself. You usually start by posting ads on various online job boards for freelancers. Next comes sorting and going through all of the applicants before shortlisting candidates.

Then, you’ll also need to set interview schedules, which will rely on the number of prospects. It can be fulfilling to do all this, but the process can be extremely tedious and time-consuming, especially if it’s not done via automation.

Haven’t you got the time or patience to do that? Let’s talk about the second option, which is coordinating with outsourcing companies like Remote Staff.

Remote Staff streamlines the process (and constantly pools remote talent) so that all you have to do is review the resumes of VAs already within the database and then set a schedule for the interview.

Further, Remote Staff is a pioneer in the remote staffing industry. The company has been in business for 15 years now.

What sets Remote Staff apart is that even after the hiring process, the company continues to support you and your hired remote staff.

How to Hire a Filipino Virtual Assistant

The process of hiring a Filipino VA through Remote Staff is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you find and integrate the perfect virtual assistant for your business needs:

Request a Call Back

Request a Call Back

Begin the hiring process by requesting a call back from our experts to discuss your requirements, expectations, and the specific skills you’re looking for in a VA.

Submit Your Job Description Form

Submit Your Job Description Form

Provide detailed information about the tasks and responsibilities your VA will be handling. Doing so ensures we understand your needs and match you with VAs with the appropriate skill set and experience.

Candidate Screening and Testing

Candidate Screening and Testing

We’ll rigorously screen potential candidates based on your job description, ensuring their years of experience, skills, and compatibility with your business requirements.

Client Interview and Testing

Client Interview and Testing

You can interview and assess applicants to ensure a perfect fit. Remote Staff will also conduct skill-based tests to guarantee a candidate’s suitability for your business.

Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

Unlike other BPO (business process outsourcing) companies, Remote Staff offers continued support to assist with any concerns or issues that may arise, such as concerns during onboarding and training.

Billing and Payment

Billing and Payment

We negotiate fair pricing for our virtual assistant services. We also ensure competitive wages for our VAs that meet the standards and regulations of labour laws.

Hire Your Virtual Coworker

Hire Your Virtual Coworker

After finalising the details, you can officially hire your chosen virtual assistant. We will facilitate the necessary paperwork and ensure a smooth transition as your VA becomes integral to your company’s growth.

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About Remote Staff

Remote Staff is a privately held company founded in 2007 by Sydney-based founder Chris Jankulovski.

We focus primarily on servicing the markets of Australia and New Zealand. However, we have lately begun expanding our services to the US and UK.

Our primary goal is accelerating business growth by helping entrepreneurs find, recruit, and onboard skilled Filipino remote talent.

Not only do we help connect the strong work ethic of Filipinos to growing Australian and New Zealand businesses. But we also facilitate a healthy and productive relationship between the two.

We ensure that the applicants we recommend are skilled and qualified in their roles so they can contribute great value and help nurture the success of businesses.

Why Choose Remote Staff?

Compared to other outsourcing companies, Remotestaff offers four unique advantages to its clients. These include:

      • We’re highly experienced in matching skilled staff to suit specific business needs.
      • We also have a deep understanding of Filipino and Australian/Kiwi cultures, enabling us to reconcile both in the best way possible, thus saving the business time and increasing productivity.
      • We have a dedicated, experienced, and 100% Filipino in-house team to support our clients and staff.
      • We offer businesses a reliable and adaptive workforce that provides good value while offering skilled staff, family-friendly conditions, and competitive wages.

Protect Your Business: Have Your Filipino Staff Sign Contracts

It is crucial to establish clear expectations and protect your interests when hiring virtual staff, regardless of their country of origin. One effective way to achieve this is through contracts.

Remote Staff ensures legal and ethical practices, offering protection for businesses and virtual assistants by outlining the terms of employment, responsibilities, and confidentiality agreements.

Describe Your Recruitment Process

We take pride in our meticulous recruitment process that ensures your business gets the most suitable virtual assistants. Our hiring process involves the following steps:

Needs Assessment

The process begins by understanding your business requirements, tasks, and the responsibilities you wish to delegate to a VA.

Candidate Sourcing

Our expert recruiters identify potential candidates from our pool of highly skilled and well-trained professionals based on your criteria.

Screening

We conduct rigorous screenings to assess candidates’ skills, experiences, and compatibility with your business needs.

Alignment

We allow you to interview shortlisted candidates. You can also choose the best one that meets your requirements.

How Do You Maintain Quality?

Quality is our priority, and we maintain it through continuous monitoring and feedback. This process begins in the recruitment stage to ensure we get high-quality virtual assistants. Regular check-ins with clients and the VAs allow us to address any concerns swiftly.

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Hiring a Virtual Assistant: FAQs

Is a virtual assistant in demand in the Philippines?

The Philippines is one of the most popular destinations for hiring VAs, as Filipino workers are known for their work ethic, flexibility, and adaptability.

How much does a virtual assistant cost?

The average monthly salary of a virtual assistant is AUD 500-600 for a 40-hour a week. However, other factors affect a VA’s compensation. These are:

      • Scope of Work: Before you hire a virtual assistant, you must have a list of what you need them to do daily, weekly, and monthly. Be very clear about what you expect your VA to do.
        Doing this allows you to prevent most issues with your VAs since they’ll have a clear understanding and expectations of their role and responsibilities.
        Be very clear about what you expect your VA to do. Doing this allows you to prevent most issues with your VAs since they’ll have a clear understanding and expectations of their role and responsibilities.
      • Skill Set/s Required: The skill set required for the job you need your VA to do will also influence the compensation they might expect.
        Most start as administrative support for executives and business owners, but quite a few specialise in more advanced tasks. Over time, your VA may also take on more specialised roles as you give them more duties and responsibilities.
      • Other Relevant and Recent Experience: The more tasks a VA does, the more they learn. Business owners can take advantage of their VA’s skills and experience by crafting a role where they can use their skills to their advantage and add more to them. Later on, experienced VAs can also train, support, and help you manage new team members.

What are some common types of virtual assistants that companies hire?

There are many types of virtual assistants companies hire based on their needs. These are:

      • Administrative Virtual Assistants:These VAs are the most common type of virtual assistant. They function like any other executive assistant or secretary, except their jobs are done virtually. Their duties include managing your diary, scheduling appointments, maintaining your database, and handling emails.
      • Social Media Marketing Virtual Assistants:These virtual assistants draw up ideas and/or create content for your social media channels. They also schedule your social media posts and monitor your stats. Great ones can boost your brand’s overall social media presence by keeping up with recent trends.
      • Virtual Bookkeepers:Bookkeeping is a tedious and time-consuming process, yet it is necessary to keep your business running. For this, it helps to have a virtual bookkeeper. These virtual assistants usually have a background in accounting and, most importantly, are familiar with bookkeeping software. Excellent bookkeepers can handle payroll processing and oversee your business’ financial aspects.
      • Research Assistant:These VAs specialise in conducting research for the businesses they work for. These include searching online for relevant statistics, connecting the dots, and laying out the resulting data in a format that’s easy to understand.
      • Customer Service Virtual Assistants:In a nutshell, these VAs are responsible for handling customer communications and customer relationship management (CRM). They answer inquiries, troubleshoot concerns, and compile data from customer responses.
      • Community Managers:Businesses that have already established and cultivated an online community need someone to moderate these and answer people’s questions while maintaining levels of engagement. These people are called community managers. They also ensure that the community follows the rules and regulations.
      • Digital Marketing Assistants:If social media marketing assistants manage your social media accounts, digital marketing assistants handle your website. They’re usually skilled in SEO and digital marketing, and their updates can usually generate better traffic for your website.
      • Real Estate Virtual Assistants:These VAs handle administrative and prospecting duties for their clients. Apart from managing your schedule and appointments, they can also assist with database management, lead generation, etc.

Do I get a dedicated virtual assistant?

Many virtual assistant companies, such as Remote Staff, offer dedicated VAs who can work exclusively for your business.

Can I hire virtual assistants part-time?

We recommend full- and part-time virtual assistants who can handle tasks and work depending on your requirements.

Who trains the virtual assistant?

While VAs will need to familiarise themselves with your business processes, our screening stage ensures that candidates have the necessary skills and experience your business requires for streamlined integration.

What kind of support do I get from my virtual assistant?

Depending on your needs, a VA can handle various tasks, from simple appointment scheduling to more complex duties like social media management and SEO.

What if I’m not happy with my virtual assistant?

One of the benefits of utilising virtual assistants is scalability. Suppose you’re unsatisfied with a VA within the first month. In that case, you can terminate a remote contract immediately, and we’ll find staff who suit your business needs.

How do I handle non-performing virtual assistants?

If any issues arise between you and your VA, our lead account officers will remedy the performance issues. We offer a lifetime replacement guarantee if the virtual assistant is still unable to meet your standards.

How soon can the staff start?

Depending on your business requirements, we’ll match a VA who can work according to your schedule. A candidate can begin working with you as early as three business days.

How long does it take to set up a team?

With Remote Staff, you can begin hiring immediately to build a team when there are available talents. Note that the processing period varies depending on the role you require.

For instance, it takes around 1-2 weeks for non-technical staff and 3-8 weeks for specialised, highly technical candidates.

What if I have no systems and business processes set up?

Unfortunately, a VA can only effectively work if they understand your business processes. If you require help setting up systems and business operations, we can find candidates specialising in these areas.

What timezone and hours do they work?

Filipino VAs have flexible working hours. If you need a virtual assistant to work within your specific timezone, we’ll find candidates who can.

Can I provide the work hours? Can they work overnight?

If the VA is willing and able to accommodate such a schedule, you can set specific working hours.

How do I pay my offshore staff?

We’ll send you an invoice when you agree to hire a VA and adhere to our payment terms. This invoice will include your virtual assistant’s salary, which we will credit to them.

Why is Remote Staff a frontrunner in outsourcing?

Remote Staff stands out as an excellent choice for several reasons:

      • Efficient Recruitment:We’ve already completed the recruitment groundwork, enabling you to hire quickly and confidently. Our qualified remote-working professionals are ready to contribute to your business.
      • Dedicated to Remote Work:Since our business’ inception, we’ve focused on facilitating professional remote working relationships, ensuring seamless collaboration.
      • Tailored Remote Work Platform:Our custom-built remote working platform enhances the remote work experience, streamlining communication and productivity.
      • Candidate Fit:We invest upfront to ensure you’re matched with the right candidate who aligns with your business needs.
      • Diverse Roles:With our enterprise-level recruitment capacity, we offer various talents you can hire for different tasks.
      • Traditional Values in a Remote Landscape:We bring traditional employment values to the modern remote working environment, fostering a sense of professionalism.
      • Client and Contractor Welfare:We prioritise the well-being of both clients and Filipino remote contractors, creating a balanced and supportive work ecosystem.
      • Dual Presence:With a presence in Australia and the Philippines, we bridge the gap between businesses and skilled professionals.
      • Innovative Billing Process:Our unique billing process promotes commitment, featuring 100% refundable unconsumed hours and a payroll guarantee.
      • Benefits Management:We handle the administrative management of government-mandated staff benefits and contributions payments, ensuring compliance.
      • Skill Development Program:Our custom-built Skills Development Program advances clients’ and contractors’ remote working skills.
      • Dedicated Support:Our Lead Account Team is committed to assisting clients and Filipino remote contractors throughout their working relationship.

Is my company data safe?

With us, you can rest easy that your company’s data is private and secure. Our hiring process ensures that potential candidate identities are validated and comply with confidentiality agreements by requiring police clearance.

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Ideal Remote Workforce?

Ready to Recruit and Retain your Ideal Remote Workforce?