Richie Woodward

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Job title: Virtual Assistant and company owner

Organisation name: Purple Caterpillar Business Services

Experience: 20+ years

Sector: All

Areas of interest:

  • Setting up a VA Business from scratch
  • Managing workloads / priorities
  • Being organised
  • Managing Projects
  • Basic Social Media Management
  • Working with Associates
  • Writing Blogs, Newsletters, Articles
  • System Management of Xero, HubSpot, Email/Diary Mgmt, LinkedIn, Mailchimp, JotForm, SmartSheet, Trello, DocuSign, BrandCrowd, ChatGPT

Profile:

Hello, everyone!

I’m Richie and I’m thrilled to offer my support as a mentor for members of The PA Forum. I have over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector, during which I have enjoyed a diverse range of roles and responsibilities as Project Managers, Implementation Managers and now as a Virtual Assistant.

As the founder of Purple Caterpillar Business Services, I specialise in providing virtual administrative support to various clients. My experience includes setting up my VA business from scratch and learning the ins and outs of managing workloads effectively while prioritising tasks. I understand the importance of being organised and streamlined to achieve success, and I’m here to share that knowledge with you!

I am passionate about mentoring in areas such as:

  • Setting up a VA business from the ground up
  • Managing workloads and prioritising tasks
  • Organisational skills
  • Project management
  • Basic social media management
  • Collaborating with associates
  • Writing blogs, newsletters, and articles
  • System management tools like Xero, HubSpot, Email/Diary Management, LinkedIn, Mailchimp, JotForm, SmartSheet, Trello, DocuSign, BrandCrowd, and ChatGPT

I look forward to connecting with you, sharing my insights, and helping you navigate your own journey in the world of administration. Mentorship is a rewarding experience, and I’m excited to support you in achieving your goals and milestones along the way!

Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in discussing anything specific or just want to chat about your aspirations!

Richie.