How a Storage and Moving Solutions Company Hired a Virtual Assistant for $900/ month

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

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What does this client’s business do? 

Our client helps busy college students manage the logistics of moving out and moving in their dormitories, plus offers storage solutions where their belongings are safe and secure, ready for pick-up when they go back to school. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

They were looking for a Virtual Assistant who can multitask and work independently on some of their major operational tasks. After assessing several candidates, Somewhere recommended the hiring of Aira. 

Now their Virtual Assistant, Aira is in-charge of the following:

• Relaying customer information to on-ground staff
• Documenting customer requests
• Monitoring shipments 
• Onboarding new employees
• Running payroll and reimbursements
• Creating expense reports
• Reviewing customer invoices to ensure proper billing

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Aira now works full-time in the client time zone for $900 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Aira has a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and is not new to accounting and bookkeeping roles as a virtual assistant. She has more than seven years of experience in the said role and is skilled in accounts reconciliation, payroll, auditing, and taxation. Aira describes herself as a strict accountant, with high attention to detail and knows how to prioritize urgent tasks. 

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