I'm a U.S. based freelance Virtual Assistant, providing flexible support to entrepreneurs and leaders.
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How I can help you
You don't have time - but I do!
In 2025 there are more demands than ever on your time. I'd love to use my extensive experience and expertise to take care of the tasks that aren't the best use of your time, including administration, organizing, writing and more. Why struggle to do everything yourself when I can take care of the things that get in your way, from sorting your expenses to making sure your blog is up-to-date?
An executive assistant, for a fraction of the cost
I can do everything an executive assistant would do, working from my fully equipped home office on a part-time and flexible basis. Because of this, I am able to provide you with comprehensive executive assistant support at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time executive assistant.
I work through Time etc
I offer my services through Time etc, one of the most established and highly rated Virtual Assistant companies in the U.S.. Time etc only work with the top 2% of assistants in the U.S., so you can rest assured that my experience and quality of work are second-to-none. Time etc also cover all of my work with a comprehensive money-back quality guarantee.
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My skills
When you choose me as your Virtual Assistant you'll gain access to many skills that I've built over years of experience. Here are my top five:
Schedule Management
Project Management
Transcription
Email Management
Travel Arranging
I've also developed a number of other skills including Customer Support, iCal, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Executive Assistant, Apple Numbers, iPhone, MS Office, Dropbox, MAC User, SCANNER, Presentation formatting, Proofreading, Outlook, Keynotes, Pages, Diary Management, Document Formatting, Word Processing, MS EXCEL, Office Administration, MS WORD, Data Entry, Research, Typing, MS Powerpoint, Business Administration,
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About me
With 24 years of experience in various office and technology capacities, I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my skills in office management, operations, and administrative duties to support your organization and clients. I am excited to offer my experience in technology environments; in planning meetings, providing superior service to internal and external customers; and organizing office projects and workflow to create an efficient and effective environment. Please consider the following highlights from my resume: • A self-starting and diligent professional, I am well versed in office operations, both on domestic and international levels. • Customer Support Excellence, while at Microsoft, I helped organize and took place in many customer service initiatives including visiting and taking part in many customer support calls as well as troubleshooting overall customer support techniques. • Since joining Apple as an At Home iTunes Advisor, I’ve been a constant stand-out performer known for my passion in delighting my customers and mentoring my fellow advisors. • Proactively solving problems, identifying viable and efficient solutions; scheduling project tasks and providing timelines; possessing general knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook • Coursework completed in Project Management, Dale Carnegie Leadership Training and certified in scrum development methodology. I was also a pharmacist for 7 years. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-blumenshine-b0973710/
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Since 2007, we've assisted people in 22,000+ companies, big and small

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We'll get you set up with Diane who'll take care of the tasks that are wasting your time, leaving you free to focus on what matters.
It's not just easier, it's cost effective too - saving you up to 90% compared to hiring an assistant full-time.
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Let's get you delegating!
Doing everything yourself is wasting your time and holding you back.
Discover how an assistant can helpDiane has the skills and experience it takes to take care of tasks that aren't a good use of your time, like these:
- Scheduling
- Admin
- Content marketing
- Personal tasks
- Social media

The top 2% of assistants in the UK are right here, ready to assist you.
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You need an assistant who has the right amount of experience, a good attitude and strong skills.
That's why we're so picky; only the top 2% of assistants who want to work with us make it through.
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