What Is A Virtual Assistant?
“A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis."

Diane O’Mara is a Member of the International Virtual Assistant Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional education and development of members of the Virtual Assistance profession, and to educating the public on the role and function of the Virtual Assistant.

I am dedicated to the success of your business:

  • I will only be paid for time on task
  • I have my own equipment and use my own supplies.
  • I have my own office.
  • I require no extra training.

Other items to take into consideration:

  • Act as a sounding board for your business ideas.
  • Help you stay on schedule.
  • Handle seasonal projects.
  • Can help out if your current staff gets overloaded.
  • Your time is not wasted on personal issues.
  • Work only when you need service
Diane O'Mara is a detail-oriented individual. She emphasizes a good command of the English language. As a middle child, she has always had a strength in the ability to listen to others. As a Professional, she has learned how to apply this information to projects at hand to set policies and procedures and meet deadlines. Having been on the cutting edge of the movement towards word processing, Diane has developed the ability to adapt basic word processing, database management, and desktop publishing knowledge to other software programs.

Clients/Past Employers:

Transcription/Word Processing - includes Proofreading:

Psychologists, Psychotherapist, Attorneys, Leadership Management Coach, Marketing Consultants, Insurance Forms, Sales and Service Managers, Auditors/Accountants, Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Entomologists); 2-4 person interviews (Librarians, Human Resource Consultant, Board of Director meetings, Graduate Students....); 8-20 person focus groups (pharmaceutical company).

Composition of Publications including Writing/Editing:

Through interviews/project coordination, Diane is able to publish
brochures/flyers/postcards/newsletters and other marketing materials as well as resumes/biographies based upon information provided by Client.
Clients: World Wide Web Marketer/Designers, International Non-Profit
Association (Executive Director), Contractor Team, Training School, Real
Estate Professionals.