You remember "Sybil" that film back in the 70's based on a true story about a woman who had multiple personalities. Well, that's kind of what it's like being a Virtual Assistant. Let me give you an example of my many titles and roles:Copy Editor: Client emails me with rough draft of newsletter and asks me to go over it with a fine toothed comb and check for spelling or grammatical errors before she sends it out. Done! Check that off the list and switch gears to....
Website Manager: Log into client's website and upload new content, make sure all information is up to date and change out necessary graphics. Also implement SEO strategies and make sure client's website is submitted regularly to search engines. Done! Next......
Social Media Strategist: Develop social media marketing plan for client who knows it is necessary but is unsure of how to proceed. After reviewing detailed plan, client agrees but decides it is best left in my hands to execute so I become.....
Social Media Manager: Execute social media marketing plan designed for client to include setting up and updating profiles on various social networks and platforms. Also managing contacts and friend requests. Keeping client visible in the social mediasphere. Switching gears once again......
Communications Manager: Act as liason between client and client's colleagues, subcontractors, and business associates. Sending emails upon client's request, fielding questions, requesting information and setting appointments. Moving right along.....
Graphic Designer: Client decides he wants all marketing materials to be consistent so requests that I design materials that tie his brand together including a new website banner, blog design and ezine design. Then it's on to....
Ezine Manager: Collect content from client and upload into ezine template. Layout ezine and make sure formatted properly. Send test to client for approval. Schedule delivery in accordance with client's needs/objectives. Manage opt-in message and make sure all subscribers are properly in system. Schedule autoresponders. Set up e-course in system for client.
These are just a few of the "personalities" I assume during any given week and that's just for my clients. We haven't even mentioned the internal business personalities....
- Bookkeeper
- Copywriter
- Blogger/Guest Blogger
- Marketing Director
- Receptionist
- Researcher
- Writer
- Radio Guest
- Mail Room Clerk
- IT Department
- Ezine Editor
- PR
- Contact Manager
- Miracle Worker
So go ahead, call me Sybil, or a juggling act or even Super Woman but above all, call me happy because there's nothing I'd rather be doing than wearing each and every one of these hats every day as a Virtual Assistant. I love what I do and who I do it for and wouldn't trade it for anything!
2 comments:
Great blog post, Jackie! Very well-written and does a great job at telling people what you do...ok, I definitely need to call you soon!
Hello, Jackie! I think this is one of your best posts ever! I like the way you broke out each job description, but showed how they blend together and all work together. A person can wear as many or as little hats as they want. It would be great for your post to get lots of exposure to the young people in high school who are uncertain how the job market works and all the way up through to people losing their jobs or thinking about a career switch and don't know how to ever start. Bravo to you! You are amazing!!!
Post a Comment