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This Month's Inspiration

05/19/2008

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

Dr. Harold Thurman

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Check out what Gretchen has to say on her Virtual Professional blog and add your own comments!

About Us

My name is Gretchen Walden and I've been offering quality, virtual services since February 2005. I have over 25 years of experience providing professional administrative and technical assistance, 14 years of which are in higher education, with the last six years successfully coordinating two statewide projects. Along with top notch administrative skills, I have expertise in events and project management, including organizing strategic planning sessions, coordinating retreats, planning graduation commencements and receptions, preparing workshops, and organizing conferences and ongoing committee meetings. Go to Services for a complete list of supports.

Skills that make me a successful VA are that I'm techno savvy, and I'm fast on my feet, quickly taking in information, synthesizing it and logically spitting it back out. I'm emotionally responsible and self-disciplined, have great communication skills, and am a visionary when it comes to understanding my client's needs. I am a virtual strategist emphasizing in project management; helping to streamline and organize business processes, saving clients time and money by coming up with new ways of doing things. And to give my clients another big bang for their buck, I'm a multi-tasker with tremendous organizational skills, which are a "must have" to complete projects on time and with precision.

I'm located in sunny San Diego, but have worked with clients as far away as Quebec City, Canada. We're a small organization with big skills and we're here to help you!

Here's what is being said about working with Pacific Pro VA!

Gretchen has done an outstanding job in providing a variety of service and support needs to our organization. Her breadth and depth of abilities and timeliness in completing projects has been wonderful. She is a true partner in helping us to accomplish our short and long term objectives. She anticipates our needs and proactively works with us to achieve our goals. Gretchen is also outstanding in problem solving and resolving issues with third parties. Her professional demeanor, confidence and experience in dealing with business issues is a huge asset, and one which has benefited our company tremendously.

Blair Shamel, Senior Vice President Corporate Development
DiagnoCure, Inc.

Gretchen has been such a great help to me. She has taken care of the details of my business, which were bogging me down and keeping me from focusing on income producing activities. She is extremely organized, professional in dealing with clients and manufacturers, and catches any mistakes I make! I can relax knowing that I don't have to do it all anymore. It's the perfect situation for me since I don't need full time help.

Maureen Flynn, President & Founder
Imprintables Etc.