Mission Statement

Utilizing advanced internet technology, provide professional administrative services in a remote environment to businesses worldwide, and in doing so save clients money, time, and effort.  I will "partner" with like-minded entrepreneurs to enhance their businesses, and with the utmost trust, confidentiality and code of ethics, provide value-added customer service.

Diane E Barnes, GVA  

Graduated from the University of NC-Chapel Hill (go Heels!), with a BA degree in Psychology/Industrial Relations.  I have over 20 years experience in:

• Office Administration
• Customer Service
• Sales                                                             
• Training
• Information Technology
• Project Management

I decided to put my skills and experience to use for myself and start my own VA practice.  While I may be new in business, I am not new to the business.  Having 25 years in the industry, I am experienced enough to be knowledgeable, knowledgeable enough to implement my experience to deliver professional, quality services.

I have successfully mastered the Virtual Assistance program at Virtual Assistance U, and have worked in the following industries:

• Insurance: Was a Team Leader for the Small Business Sales department of a prominent HMO for 10 years. Responsibilities included developing marketing collaterals, submitting proposals, training Benefit Administrators and Brokers, training/troubleshooting the Sales Support System software.
• Construction:  Office Manager (bookkeeping, payroll, purchasing and billing)
• Government:  project management, analyzing data, desktop support specialist.

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.  Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" Calvin Coolidge