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Colleen Johnson
Virtual Assistant/Proofreader/Genealogist
Ruther Glen, Virginia
Posted by Colleen Johnson, Ruther Glen, Virginia | Feb 03, 2008

Subscribe to Introduce your bad indie self Hello to everyone!

I just signed up here at Biznik and wanted to say hello. My name is Colleen M. Johnson. I am a Virtual Assistant and own CMJ Office. I have over 18 years administrative experience in several fields including government, insurance, education and health. I'm hoping to network through Biznik and look forward to meeting new people. I have recently moved to the area from North Dakota as my husband is in the Air Force. I'm originally from Rhode Island. My website is located at http://www.cmjoffice.com. If I can assist anyone, please feel free to contact me. Glad to be here.

3 Bizniks have posted replies

  • Cecilia Parish
    Posted by Cecilia Parish, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania | Sep 29, 2008

    Hi Colleen. I just joined Biznik, and I came across your profile. I am also a Virtual Assistant based in PA. I started my business earlier this year, after having worked for corporate america for twenty years. I am looking forward to connecting with other VAs. Cecilia

  • Debbie  Hughes
    Posted by Debbie Hughes, Knoxville, Tennessee | Oct 02, 2008

    How does one become a virtual assistant? sounds interesting.

    best wishes,

    deb

  • Colleen Johnson
    Posted by Colleen Johnson, Ruther Glen, Virginia | Oct 02, 2008

    First, Hello Cecilia. I'm sorry that I did not return a hello more quickly. I was out of state presenting a Teambuilding session for a client of mine.

    Second, Hello Deb. I think becoming a virtual assistant is relatively easy if you have some years of admin experience, a home office with most of the bells and whistles, and knowledge.

    I was blessed that the military had a free certification program. I did have to qualify (meaning years of experience, etc.). There are virtual training programs and certifications on the internet.

    I don't have any experience with any of them so I cannot recommend any. I do feel that if you are going to become an administrative virtual assistant that you need to have the following basics:

    1. Strong English skills
    2. Several years administrative experience
    3. Office management/supervisor experience
    4. Computer knowledge
    5. A funtioning home office

    Again, this is a very basic list of what you need to start out as a VA.

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Members posting in this topic

  • Cecilia Parish
    Professional Bookkeeper & Virtual Assistant
    Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
  • Debbie  Hughes
    illustrator,graphic designer, artist, flashdesigner
    Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Colleen Johnson
    Virtual Assistant/Proofreader/Genealogist
    Ruther Glen, Virginia

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