ABOUT MARLA - Professional Virtual Assistant and CEO
Let Me Introduce Myself:
As a successful business owner of a virtual assistant company, I understand
the demands and needs that exist in today's business world. I have worked
in many different work settings, from a large Fortune 100 company to a
small preschool, and now am CEO of my own company.
How Did I Become A Virtual Assistant?
With over 5 years owning my own Virtual Assistant business, you may ask
what lead me to become one?
I was first introduced to the idea of working remotely while I lived in IL. The company was a medical device company based in California. This wonderful opportunity gave me the insight and experience of what is needed to work "virtually" or remotely.
It made me realize very quickly that working from home is not as easy as people think. You have to be very disciplined, organized and be passionate about your work. As a successful business owner, Mom of a special needs toddler and a wife, I play alot of different roles, but I love them all!
Now I reside in Plymouth, Indiana and have had the opportunity to work with the following clients:
- Busy Mom Entrepreneurs
- Marketing/Sales Directors
- Small Business Owners
- Coaches (Literacy, Parenting, Professional)
- Non-Profits
- Caterers
- to a Private Golf Club
Professional Background:
- Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Little Blessings Preschool
- CE Processor, Thomson, NETg
- Sales/Events Coordinator, DMI
- Virtual Regional Administrative Assistant, Kyphon
- Office Manager/Sales Administrator, BI Performance
- Professional Education Liaison, Gynecare; Johnson & Johnson
- Contract Coordinator, Contract Dept, Ethicon, Inc., Johnson & Johnson
- Senior Administrative Assistant, Sales Planning & Training Dept, Ethicon, Inc; Johnson & Johnson
- Administrative Assistant, Product Marketing Dept, Ethicon, Inc., Johnson & Johnson
Personal Accomplishments:
Published author of "Jacob's Journal-My Journey Home", publisher of a free children's educational magazine distributed locally. Community services positions:
- Board Member of Michiana Down Syndrome Family Support and Advocacy Group (non-profit)
- Board Member of Plymouth Country Club (private golf club)
- Member of a Special Education Strategic Planning Committee for Plymouth Community Schools
