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Overview
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Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Alayah Carter

Alayah Carter

Virtual Assistant
Reno,NV (Willing to Relocate)

Summary

Personable Creative Assistant offering excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills demonstrated through five years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail, and optimizing spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths. Ready to provide administrative and logistical support for various projects, programs, and initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Document Preparation
  • Exceptional Email & Telephone Skills
  • Calendar/Schedule Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Software - MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Graphic Design: Branded Stationery, Presentations, Logos, Social Media & Webpage Graphics

Work History

Creative Virtual Assistant

Freelance
Reno, NV
01.2024 - Current

Hey there! Are you feeling overwhelmed by your workload and tasks? Don’t worry—I’m here to help! As a skilled virtual assistant with several years of experience in various industries, I specialize in providing a wide range of administrative, organizational, design, and technical support services to help you stay on top of your to-do list.

My goal is to make your life easier and more enjoyable by taking care of the tasks that take up your valuable time. My services include:

* Creating Graphic Content in Canva
* Product & Design Mock-ups
* Email Management & Clean up
* Scheduling/Calendar Management
* Social Media & Webpage Graphics
* Spreadsheet Management
* Administrative Support
* Presentation Design
* Photo Editing
* Caption Services for YouTube videos

I am a personable and reliable assistant who is always ready to help. I work remotely and can adjust my working hours to suit your schedule. With my excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality work, you can trust me to handle your tasks with utmost care and professionalism.

Contact me today to discuss how I can help you manage your workload and take your business to the next level.

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Marilyn D. York
Reno, NV
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed efficient filing systems for legal documents, reducing retrieval times and increasing productivity.
  • Prepared court forms accurately under supervision of 4 attorneys and 3 senior paralegals, ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations.
  • Assisted in trial preparation, compiling 5+ trial binders for successful legal proceedings.
  • Reduced attorney workload by 18% through proficient document management, correspondence handling, and clerical tasks.

Stay-At-Home Mom

Self-employed
Reno, NV
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Taught two children specific coursework parts, improving their cognitive and social development skills.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in logo design, motion graphics, and social media graphics for mock-up clients improving skills in graphic design industry.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Legal Assistant

Handelin Law
Carson City, NV
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Improved communication by 10% between sole attorney and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.

General Clerk II

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar
Miramar, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Organized documents to manage clients' paper and electronic filing systems, demonstrating strong multitasking skills and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document and spreadsheet management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment and confidentiality of sensitive documents.
  • Designed and edited 3+ targeted presentation materials for higher management and team meetings.

Aviation Ordnanceman/Division RPPO

United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
09.2015 - 03.2020
  • Streamlined ordnance handling processes for faster and more accurate inventory management, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
  • Expedited mission preparation by assisting in timely requisition, receipt, and issue of aviation ordnance materials and maintenance equipment.
  • Facilitated communication between 5 divisions in Weapon's Departments regarding shared resources, fostering improved collaboration among team members.
  • Prioritized inventory management by implementing efficient spreadsheet utilization improving organization system by 10% for repair parts and tools.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
09.2025

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Herzing University
Dearborn, MI
07.2025

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 10 in development of strategic methods to minimize outstanding accounts from clients.
  • Advanced from General Clerk I to General Clerk II within first two months and 2% pay increase for designing efficient Excel template to track and manage office personnel calendars and daily meetings.

Timeline

Creative Virtual Assistant

Freelance
01.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Marilyn D. York
08.2023 - 11.2023

Stay-At-Home Mom

Self-employed
04.2022 - 07.2023

Legal Assistant

Handelin Law
01.2022 - 03.2022

General Clerk II

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar
01.2021 - 04.2021

Aviation Ordnanceman/Division RPPO

United States Navy, USN
09.2015 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Southwestern College

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Herzing University
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