Virtual Assistant

I need someone that can speak perfect english and that can handle answering the phone in a very professional way. There is very little phone answering right now but there will be a lot of outbound calling. My expectation is that I can hand off a project or a task and it will be taken care of. I move very quickly and my expectation is that my assistant would also be able to get things done quickly. Any type of skills with Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Prezi, Wordpress, etc... Is a plus. I am in the EST time zone in Canada. The work will start off slowly until we both get comfortable working with each other. Job Description: I'm looking for a Virtual Assistant to help me manage incoming calls and emails, schedule events, and help me stay on top of all of my obligations. Your responsibilities: - Data analysis/entry into Excel, Word or other programs - Research using the Internet or other information databases - Outbound calling to clients, vendors or others - Travel planning and coordination - Email management - Other miscellaneous tasks that can be performed online - Must be accessible, online and on Elance Work View during agreed-upon office hours Your qualifications: - Previous experience as an administrative assistant preferred - Broadband Internet connection - Strong understanding of Internet and online communication tools - Ability to multitask and take on multiple projects - Ability to meet deadlines - Strong communications skills and attention to detail a must - A complete Elance profile - References or an established reputation on Elance preferred