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How a Testing Laboratory Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,500/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
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Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

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 :-)

What does this client’s business do? 

The client is an analytical testing laboratory focusing on the legal cannabis industry. They provide high-quality and accurate testing of terpene profile, cannabinoid potency, residual solvents, microbial, and heavy metals among others. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

They were looking for a reliable Executive Assistant who’s a fast learner and can work independently. For this role, Somewhere was able to recommend Kyla. 

Kyla is now their Executive Assistant in charge of the following tasks:

  • Running payroll
  • Monitoring and reporting bank account balances
  • Setting up calendar invites
  • Helping with administrative work

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Kyla now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,500 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

As a previous Project Management Officer in the UK, Kyla is no stranger to administrative tasks. For three years, her work included scheduling and facilitating meetings, creating PowerPoint presentations, financial reports, and other related administrative duties. Kyla’s previous employer described her as results-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Executive Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

We're a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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