Mary LaFrance - Virtual Assistant
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Mary LaFrance - Virtual Assistant

Connecticut
in United States

Mary LaFrance

Member Since: April 2007

Short Description:

Proven Administrative Assistant with over a decade of experience available to help you with administrative and marketing support. Top-notch graphic design also available

Long Description:

Graphic Design

· Desktop Publishing: Design and layout of business cards, newsletters, flyers, catalogs, brochures, menus etc. INCLUDES Designing images for use on web or print utilizing QuarkXpress, PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop.

· Web Design, Development and Maintenance: Design client websites. May include development of copy, edits and ongoing maintenance. Programs include: PhotoShop, Netscape Composer, Swish and others. Use of “Coffee Cup” software for composing and editing.

· Digital Imaging: Digital photography, graphic design, scanning of documents, photographs, etc.

Administrative Support

· Executive Personal Assistant: Combination of duties with a high level of decision-making, coordination, purchase authority, on behalf of the company executive(s). Can include use of “Go To My PC” remote connection service and/or “KAVOOM”.

· Information Processing: Combination of word processing, data processing, database management, spreadsheets, and resume preparation. INCLUDES Proposal writing.

· Internet Research: Research and reporting on specific topics. INCLUDES Competitive Research. Use of online programs including: “ZoomInfo”.

· Concierge Services: Dinner recommendations and reservations, tickets, travel research and arrangements, transportation arrangements, directions, gift buying, car rentals.

· Contact Management: Maintaining client database of contacts using a variety of applications including ACT, Goldmine, and Outlook.

· Editing/Proofreading: Editing and proofreading client documents.

· File Conversion: Converting files from one format to the other. Example: PowerPoint to PDF format.

· Reminder and Attention Service: Remind clients of important dates and events and pointing out relevant sources and items previously unknown to client.

· Scheduling: Arrange and manage schedule for meetings, deadlines, appointments, and possibly personal activities.

Event/Meeting Support

· Event Planning: Organizing all or various aspects of an event. This might include arranging for a venue, food and beverage or catering, contract negotiations, special
transportation, security, and entertainment. INCLUDES Use of online programs “RegOnline” and “Practice Pay Solutions”.

· Meeting Planning: Organizing all or various aspects of in-person and online meetings. This might include arranging meeting space, A/V requirements, speakers, food and beverage, sleeping rooms, contract negotiations, and transportation. INCLUDES use of “Go to Meeting” online service.

· Presentations: Preparing slide presentations in a program such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Might also include preparation of handouts and transparencies.

Realtor Support

· Realtor Support (Commercial & Residential): Includes desktop publishing, bulk mailings, database management, letter writing, thank-you card writing, phone calls, listing management, marketing/mail-out program coordination. INCLUDES Use of online services “LoopNet”, “GlobeSt”, “COMMREX”, and “COSTAR”.

Marketing Support

· Public Relations: Writing and submission of press releases. Email blasts, newsletter, ezine and blog updates and mailings. INCLUDES Use of online services: “Constant Contact”, “Send Out Cards”, “Bravenet” and “Statcounter”.

Specialize in supporting: Search Firms, Event Planners, Executive Coaches, Commercial Realtors, Women’s Organizations and Non-Profits.

Services and Skills offered by this Virtual Assistant

Secretarial/Administration

• Audio Typing
• Business Administration
• Conventions
• Correspondence
• Data Input
• Desk Top Publishing
• Diary Management
• Digital Transcription
• Editor
• Electronic Forms
• Email Administration
• Event Management
• Executive Assistant
• Faxing
• Flyers
• Invoicing
• Newsletters
• OCR
• Office Management
• Personal Administration
• Personal Assistant
• Presentations
• Proof Reading
• Research
• Secretarial Services
• Surveys
• Telephony Services
• Travel Arrangements
• Word Processing

Computing

• Data Conversion
• Database Design
• Graphical Design
• Internet Consultancy
• Web Design
• Web Site Promotion

Specialist

• Recruitment

Professional

• Mailshots
• Marketing
• Printing
• Public Relations

Miscellaneous

• Concierge Services

Contact Details

Name:
Mary LaFrance

Telephone:
Telephone: 800-875-0750
FAX: 866-821-3285

Visit my Website : http://www.helpvirtual.biz