Project Assistance with Smith Secretarial and Design

Need an expert project manager? I have a reputation for being skilled, meticulous and dedicated to your project. Below are selected testimonials.
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Elizabeth Lengyel
Career Specialist,
Writer and Speaker
www.peoplecoach.com
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Website Project Management Assistance
"Kathy is the engine behind managing successful project operations. For example, I hired Kathy to manage not one but two new websites for my business. She quickly helped me find a designer, and not only drove all communications between the three of us, but kept us all organized and on target. She was dedicated to seeing the project through and also complimented the entire process by editing and fine-tuning the pages on both sites. Having Kathy in my corner as the project manager freed me up to concentrate on work in other areas, knowing that everything was being looked after. I found her responsiveness and ability to adapt while staying on top of everything remarkable.

Not only has Kathy always been flexible and adaptive to my dynamic and growing needs as a business, but a core contributor. I can rely on her to independently ramp up project deliverables on scope, on time, on budget. Results are always right on target. Kathy leverages her internal suite of skills to successfully manage the deliverables while staying rooted in complex, real-world projects.

When you need a master coordinator and overseer, Kathy is the professional, conscientious driver who will see things through - every time. Kathy takes the stress off your shoulders by becoming nothing short of your creative designer and personal project manager."

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James P. Delgado, PhD
Maritime Archaeologist
President,
Institute of Nautical Archaeology
www.jamesdelgado.com
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Website Project Management Assistance
"I had wanted to develop a website for a number of years but with a very hectic schedule, never had the time to pursue it. Then Kathy came along, saw my need and pro-actively prompted me to action.

Kathy took the reins, stayed the course and produced results beyond my expectations. I highly value the excellent organizational, communications and writing skills she brought to the project. She was always full of great ideas, kept the big picture in mind, worked extremely well independently while supervising the web designer's tasks, and was very professional, courteous, and enthusiastic about her work. I found her ability to adapt to my ever-changing availability exemplary. I believe without her perseverance and passion, this project would never have been completed. Kathy has since gone on to maintain my website and carry out myriad of administrative responsibilities for me, which has greatly reduced my workload in these areas.

Kathy has proven herself to be a major asset and a great team member. I look forward to continuing to work with her. When people ask me, as an archaeologist who works beneath the sea, if I’ve ever found treasure, I answer, “not beneath the waves, but yes, in one exceptional virtual assistant.” If you are considering hiring Kathy to manage your website project, you will be in very good hands."

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James P. Delgado, PhD
Maritime Archaeologist
President,
Institute of Nautical Archaeology
www.jamesdelgado.com
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Expedition Project Management Assistance
"In the fall of 2005, I handed over the responsibility of managing a major archaeological expedition’s travel and logistical organization to Panama to Kathy. She became effectively the point-of-contact for our entire team, which included scientists and experts from Canada, the United States, and Australia. Kathy booked all of the team travel, accommodations, coordinated with our onsite contacts in Panama, and communicated with several United States and Panamanian government officials. The entire project took approximately six months to coordinate, with the main activities concentrated the month before the trip.

Kathy worked extremely well independently and showed no hesitation in carrying out her duties. She asked questions when needed, then proceeded on her own. Her communication skills are top-notch and she made everyone involved in the project feel welcome and kept them all very well informed. She happily went about her work with passion and dedication and reported to me on a consistent basis, leaving me free to work on my other commitments. She also brought the project in under budget. That is a rare and highly prized skill.

This expedition to Sub Marine Explorer in February 2006 was among one of the best in my career. Everything went off without a hitch, thanks in large part to Kathy's work. She was efficient, professional, and always on top of everything. I couldn't have asked for better or more in working with someone. I fully and most highly recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a project manager. Her skills, passion, and can-do attitude are absolutely fantastic."

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