Amanda Clayton
803-***-**** ****************@*****.*** Swansea, SC 29160
Summary
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with 3 years of experience providing comprehensive administrative, executive, and secretarial support to diverse clients remotely. Proven ability to streamline operations, manage complex schedules, handle sensitive information discreetly, and optimize productivity. Adept at leveraging technology to deliver efficient and high-quality support in a fast-paced virtual environment. Seeking to leverage my expertise to empower businesses and individuals to achieve their strategic goals. Skills
● Administrative & Executive Support: Calendar Management, Email Management, Document Preparation (Reports, Presentations, Memos), Data Entry, File Management, Meeting Coordination, CRM Management, Project Support, Expense Reporting.
● Virtual & Remote Operations: Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, Slack, Asana, Trello, Cloud Storage Solutions, Remote Communication Best Practices.
● Communication & Client Relations: Professional Correspondence, Customer Service, Stakeholder Communication, Active Listening, Problem-Solving, Conflict Resolution, Strong communication skills.
● Organizational & Personal: Time Management, Prioritization, Proactive Planning, Confidentiality, Adaptability, Independent Work Ethic, Resourcefulness, Attention to Detail, Multi-tasking.
● Digital & Creative: Graphic Design, Logos, Mock-Ups, Brochures, Business Cards, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Posters.
● Management & Supervision: Staff development, Employee scheduling, Staff training and development, Issue and conflict resolution, First Line Supervision. Experience
Remote Virtual Assistant / Graphic Designer (Freelance) Freelancer.com, Swansea, SC April 2015 - July 2018
Provided freelance graphic design services including logos, mock-ups, brochures, business cards, and posters.
Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for design projects. Managed client projects and delivered creative assets in a remote environment. Caregiver Home Instead, West Columbia, SC
February 2023 - December 2023
Monitored health status and addressed health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication.
Provided assistance with routine healthcare tasks and activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, or ambulation.
Performed tasks such as preparing meals, light housekeeping, and laundry. Completed certifications in New Employee Training (web-based), Maintaining Professional Boundaries, Meaningful Moments: Dementia Training, and 4-Hour Behavioral Health Career Exploration.
Kennel Manager Just Pet Me Inn, Columbia, SC
July 2022 - May 2023
* Managed shelter operations, including preventative care, administering first aid, and ensuring animal welfare.
* Oversaw staff development, employee scheduling, and staff training.
* Handled cash handling accuracy and demonstrated strong communication skills.
* Applied gentle and caring, patient, and reliable approaches in a detailed-oriented manner. First Line Supervisor Tony's Pizzalicious, Cayce, SC June 2021 - August 2021
* Directly supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Estate Cleaner Estate and Eviction Cleanup, Lexington, SC March 2018 - April 2020
Estate Cleaner Cognata Properties LLC, Lexington, SC January 2005 - December 2012
* Responsible for cleaning, painting, and setting out items left behind by evicted or moved-out residents.
* Placed advertisements in newspapers and on the web to promote houses or mobile homes for rent.
* Secured sites by rekeying doors, replacing or boarding up windows, and performing winterization services.
* Performed lawn and yard services, including mowing, trimming, sweeping, and pressure washing.
* Conducted cleaning tasks such as debris removal, wiping fixtures, vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting.
Store Manager Family Dollar, Lexington, SC
January 2007 - January 2008
* Demonstrated customer service excellence, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
* Skilled in time management and multitasking, accomplishing multiple objectives.
* Possessed strong communication, interaction, and relationship-building skills. Education & Certifications
● High School Diploma Pelion High School, SC
● Associate's Degree (Graphic Design) SNHU, NH
● Diploma in Multimedia Development Alison Issued June 2015 Credential ID 243-***-****
● Graphic Design - Visual and Graphic Design Credential Alison Issued June 2015 Credential ID 205-***-****
● 4-Hour Behavioral Health Career Exploration Certification MissionCare Education July 2023
● Certified Caregiver myCNAjobs February 2023
● New Employee Training Franchise Standard (Web-Based) Home Instead June 2023
● Home Instead June 2023
● Meaningful Moments: Dementia Training for Caregivers JEA Senior Living July 2023
● Introduction to Digital Photography Alison Issued April 2021 Credential ID 1-205-***-****
● Adobe Photoshop Certificate Alison Issued April 2016 Credential ID 247-***-****
● Develop Your Emotional Intelligence Alison Issued May 2023 Credential ID 1-806-***-****