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Executive Assistant – Remote Full‑Time
Cherry Assistant
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support a solopreneur consulting and coaching practice. This full‑time remote position will manage end‑to‑end practice operations, client communications, invoicing, CRM/project management, and nationwide workshop logistics while providing light marketing support.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the executive’s inbox and calendar, schedule and confirm client and prospect meetings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Maintain and update CRM/project‑management boards (monday.com), keeping tasks, timelines, and follow‑ups accurate.
- Create, send, and track invoices; record expenses and mileage; reconcile payments and follow up on overdue invoices using QuickBooks or similar.
- Plan and coordinate approximately 20 workshops/events per year, handling venue sourcing, contracts, AV/catering, travel, lodging, and day‑of run‑of‑show.
- Manage attendee registrations, communications, and pre/post‑event materials; provide remote day‑of support and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate ordering, production, and shipment of training materials and supplies to event locations.
- Produce light marketing and event collateral in Canva and support email announcements and reminders.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and simple KPIs related to pipeline, events, budgets, and operations.
- Document SOPs, continuously improve processes, and anticipate next steps and needs.
Required profile
- 3+ years of experience in executive assistance, operations, or event coordination within a professional‑services environment.
- 2+ years handling invoicing, expense tracking, and client billing procedures.
- Proven ability to manage calendars, client communications, and end‑to‑end logistics with minimal oversight.
- Hands‑on experience supporting workshops, seminars, or corporate events.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication with strong attention to detail.
- High ownership mindset, able to anticipate needs, make decisions, and solve problems proactively.
Required skills
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- monday.com or similar CRM/project‑management tool
- QuickBooks or comparable invoicing/expense software
- Canva for basic design and marketing collateral
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