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Executive Virtual Assistant for Creative Founder (Remote)
Cherry Assistant
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a proactive Executive Virtual Assistant to support a creative‑minded founder. You will act as the right hand, handling administration, numbers and day‑to‑day operations so the founder can focus on the creative side of the business.
Key responsibilities
- Manage calendar, inbox, scheduling, deadlines and priorities, keeping the founder organized.
- Maintain spreadsheets, track accounts, handle invoicing, basic bookkeeping and build reliable Excel sheets.
- Provide professional customer service, respond to client inquiries and represent the business.
- Troubleshoot everyday tech and tools independently.
- Assist with hiring: source, screen candidates, schedule interviews and coordinate onboarding.
- Anticipate needs, chase loose ends and keep projects moving forward.
- Implement AI tools and automation platforms to streamline repetitive tasks and improve systems.
Required profile
- Exceptionally organized, punctual and efficient.
- Strong numerical skills and confidence with Excel.
- Excellent written and spoken English with warm, professional customer service instincts.
- Tech‑savvy and able to resolve technical issues without hand‑holding.
- Recruiting experience, including screening, interviewing and onboarding.
- Proactive, trustworthy and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Open‑minded, eager to learn about AI tools, automation and continuous improvement.
- Native or fluent English, reliable high‑speed internet and a quiet remote workspace.
Required skills
- Excel (spreadsheets, formulas)
- Google Workspace
- CRM platforms
- Xero or QuickBooks
- Slack
- Asana or Trello
- ChatGPT or Claude
- Zapier or Make
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