My name is Linda Flamer. I am a Virtual Assistant. I work with solo professionals and small business owners. Here is why I do what I do........

My Experience

After 30 years as a higher education administrator, I created a small business as a virtual assistant to provide my skills to business owners in need of my skill set.

I worked in the University's Treasurer's Office where I,

• Prepared meticulous reports and tracked down where to get accurate information.

• Analyzed data and used the information to implement new policies and procedures.

I also worked in the Contract and Grants Office where I,

• Prepared proposals and submitted grant applications.

I then went to Academic Programs where I,

• Managed departmental resources.

• Budget preparation and implementation

• Used my critical thinking skills to make long-range decisions that affected thousands of students, administrators, and staff.

• Supervised a staff of 40 people in various departments and programs within the college.

• Spearheaded an innovative reorganization of departmental operations during a technological transition that saved jobs and created new opportunities.

As the manager of the College Business Office,

• I oversaw the operation of the fiscal and sponsored programs for the college.

• I collaborated with the Treasurer's Office, Provost Office, University's Budget Office, Grants Management Office, Procurement, Payroll, and Human Resources departments.

• I developed great working relationships with all of the offices, which facilitated successful resolutions to fiscal challenges.

Additional Experience

• I co-founded and continue to run a nonprofit focusing on people with special needs.

• I served as an advisor to a State Committee helping the special needs community.

• I served as an office administrator for five churches and ministries.

• I worked as a bookkeeper and data analyst for insurance companies, construction companies, auto mechanics, real estate brokers, and investors.

Fun Facts about ME

I am an analytical person and I love to do research. I find an effective and legitimate way to accomplish the goals set before me. I maintain my computer skills and enjoy learning new ones as needed. I learn very quickly.

Now is the time for the next chapter in my book. I am exploding with excitement to begin this new venture as a virtual assistant.

Personally, I enjoy spending time with my best friend (my husband-Russell), my children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, my extended family, and my friends.

I love volunteering to help meet the needs of others, and I can be found diligently researching my family's ancestry in the wee hours of the night. In my free time, I love to crochet, watch medical dramas on TV, and explore the internet.

Most mornings I spend time in the Word, make confessions, pray, and praise God (not necessarily in that order). After that, I am charged and ready for anything! To God be the glory!