Unlike an in-house employee, when you use a virtual assistant you are not paying for meal/toilet/cigarette breaks, water cooler discussions, internet surfing, private calls or any other non-productive activities that a traditional employee is paid for. I utilise time-tracking software, so, if I am working on your project and there are any interruptions to your work, I ''clock off” and you are, qui
te literally, only charged for the time I spend, head down, actually working on your project. While a permanent employee's hourly rate may initially appear more cost effective, see my rates comparison calculator here and be surprised at how much you could save by outsourcing! There are many good reasons for using outsourced administrative help ...
You will never have to worry about OH&S, workers’ compensation, unfair dismissal, staff personality clashes, or harassment issues. There are no on-costs for sick pay, holiday pay, public holidays, training, payroll tax, superannuation or maternity leave. No penalty rates for work completed out of “normal” hours, nor the need for expensive technology and office supplies. Pay only for the work you need done, by the hour, as and when you need it. Having a quiet period? That’s fine; call me when you’re busy again! You can utilise my services by the hour, or we can negotiate a package of pre-paid hours – whatever suits you and your current business needs. My mission is to streamline your experience and get the job done with as little fuss as possible! Avoid the tedious and expensive process of advertising and interviewing for staff and associated training. Our working relationship is not limited by geographical boundaries; it doesn’t matter if we are in different suburbs, states, or countries. In fact, working with a virtual assistant in another time zone can be very effective - urgent projects can be completed while you’re out of the office and ready for you first thing in the morning! Welcome! My name is Keri and I am the owner of BK Virtual Administration, located on Australia's beautiful Gold Coast in South East Queensland. With broad-based general administrative, legal and executive secretarial experience spanning more than two decades and several industries, there isn’t much that I can’t turn my hand to. Some of my roles have included:
-Five years as a legal secretary in large, Sydney-based law firms, as well as roles assisting sole practitioners in family law, conveyancing and general litigation.
-Ten years working in recruitment agency roles including receptionist, administration assistant and recruitment consultant/sales consultant.
-Three years generalist human resources experience for large manufacturing firms.
-Various administration-based contracting roles in education, manufacturing, construction and advertising/marketing.
-Three years as personal assistant to a senior executive in the public health sector (Allied Health) in one of Sydney's largest public hospitals.
-Four years as owner of resume writing business. I pride myself on fastidious attention to detail, formidable knowledge of grammar, spelling rules and the finer points of the English language. I have lightning fast and accurate keyboard skills (90 wpm). I love to write, create, rearrange, format and reformat. I am a quick study and will do everything within my power to ensure your project is completed accurately and to deadline, every time. If I can’t do the job or your brief is out of the scope of my knowledge, I will let you know up front and may well be able to refer you to someone who can get the job done. And if there is something you need done that isn't on my list of services – talk to me ... chances are I will be able to help! Services include:
-Typing from handwritten notes/copy typing.
-Typing of manuscripts, thesis, minutes, interview transcripts, webinars - you name it, I'll type it!
-Diary management.
-Event/meeting coordination and organisation.
-Travel arrangements/accommodation.
-Letter composition (letters of complaint, thanks, business correspondence etc.). Give me an outline of what you need and leave me to it!
-Internet research. I can compile information and present to you in an easy-to-read document.
-Proofreading/editing/reformatting.
-Copy writing.
-Social media. Resume writing:
-Resume writing and reformatting.
-Selection criteria responses for government roles - administration/secretarial roles only. -Starting from $200 depending on complexity of criteria questions.
-Resumes range from $180 (junior/less than three years' experience) to $300 (more than three years' experience/managerial/executive resumes). A formal quote will be provided after I have ascertained your needs.
-Candidate interviewing for recruitment agencies (via Skype or mutually agreed upon venue).
-Post-interview referee checks.
-In 2008, I attained accreditation as a Certified Professional Resume Writer through the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches. I managed a home-based resume writing business for four years.
