VBS VIRTUAL ASSIST, LLC - Online Business Management | Virtual Assistance | Internet Marketing Assistance
Hartford, Connecticut Area
- Current
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- President / Online Business Manager at VBS Virtual Assist, LLC
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- Senior Executive Assistant at Aetna US Healthcare
- Senior Executive Assistant at CIGNA Healthcare
- Office Manager at Resource Investors Management Company
- Education
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- Draughon's Business College
- Central Connecticut State
- Middlesex Community College
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Brenda Violette’s Summary
VBS Virtual Assist, LLC was founded in 2008 by experienced administrative professional Brenda Violette with the goal of assisting small and medium-sized business owners in growing their businesses to be more effective, more efficient, and ultimately more profitable. The company’s core services include a full-line of online business management services including virtual assistance, Internet marketing, and product development.
Brenda’s thirty-year career as an administrative professional has provided her with a wealth of valuable and diverse real-world business experiences that enable her to provide insightful, grounded, and resourceful strategies to business owners across the United States and abroad.
Under Brenda’s leadership, VBS Virtual Assist, LLC has grown to include an impressive partner network comprised of experienced professionals, including virtual assistants, web marketing consultants, and graphic designers, all respected and accomplished within their specific areas of expertise. Brenda and the entire VBS network share the same steadfast commitment to excellence in customer service, and providing reliable and knowledgeable services that exceed the expectations of each and every client.
Now in its second year, VBS Virtual Assist continues to grow through the firm’s many satisfied return clients, frequent referrals, and new business owners excited to learn more about how the online business management services provided by VBS Virtual Assist can help them manage and grow their businesses.
For more information on improving your business with online business management services, please visit our website at www.VBSVirtualAssist.com
Brenda Violette’s Specialties:
VBS Virtual Assist will “plug-in” to your business, identify your needs and your goals, and develop strategies to meet them. We’ll give you back the time you need to take your business to the next level of success and ensure a profitable future.
As your online business manager, VBS can assist you with any or all of the following:
* Project Management
* Coordinated Outsourcing
* Virtual Staff Management
* Internet Marketing
* Product Development
Brenda Violette’s Experience
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President / Online Business Manager
VBS Virtual Assist, LLC
(Consumer Services industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
VBS Virtual Assist is a complete online business management firm offering a full range of support services for business of every size. As your online business manager, VBS Virtual Assist can help you seamlessly manage any or all aspects of your business including online marketing, project oversight, product development, and virtual staff coordination ...with the ultimate goal of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to proactively drive your business to the next level.
At VBS, we'll help you more effectively manage the demands of your business while giving you the time you need to concentrate on your company's vision, direction and growth- all essential components of a successful future for your business. -
Senior Executive Assistant
Aetna US Healthcare
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AET; Insurance industry)
April 2005 — March 2008 (3 years )
Provided full senior level executive assistance and office management to the office of the Head of Enterprise Risk Management. Responsible for full office management; consistently delivering on basics including basic administrative tasks, scheduling of high level meetings, and travel arrangements. Led and participated in project management activities. Prepared high level PowerPoint presentations for top tier management of company and it's Board of Directors. Designed and built with MS Access an Enterprise Risk Management Database tool, which saved Aetna $500,000+ in purchasing a tool from outside vendors and potentially up to $1.0m in consulting and integration fees. I received the silver and gold award for this developing this tool and received the nomination for the Platinum award in Marco Island, FL in May 2007.
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Senior Executive Assistant
CIGNA Healthcare
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CI; Insurance industry)
June 2000 — February 2005 (4 years 9 months)
Provided full senior level executive assistance and office management to the office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Had the authority and handled most issues in managers absence, provided and managed preparation of materials for principal meetings, workshops and conferences. Served as financial gatekeeper; authorized to approve expenditures. Responsible for full office management; consistently delivering on basics including basic administrative tasks, scheduling of high level meetings, and travel arrangements. Led and participated in project management activities.
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Office Manager
Resource Investors Management Company
(Investment Management industry)
June 1990 — June 2000 (10 years 1 month)
Provided for office management of the corporate office. Extensive preparation of formal presentation materials; charts, overheads, tables, graphs and reports. Acted as benefits administrator to corporate and satellite offices of 20+ employees; including health, dental, life insurance, 401K and COBRA benefits. Managed employee payroll. Planned and organized company events and functions. Managed incoming daily checks and authorized payments for accounts payable processing. Designed and created marketing brochures, slides shows and overhead projections, which provided financial data and company history to over 30 limited partnership investors. Designed, created and maintained a database of over 1,900 marketing and investment contacts.
Additional Information
Brenda Violette’s Websites:
Brenda Violette’s Groups:
Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, MERG (Micro Enterprise Resource Group), Central Connecticut Women's Forum (CCWF), International Virtual Assistant Association (IVAA), Virtual Business Group (VBG), GoSmallBiz.com, National Notary Association (NNA)
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), WBO (Women Business Organization), OBM Connect (Online Business Managers)
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Central CT Women's Forum
Brenda Violette’s Honors:
Received Governors Honor Award for Work with Inner City Kids
Served a Chair for Hartford Inner City Outings Program
Aetna Way Excellence Awards
Graduated from FastTrac Entrepreneur Program
Received Internet Marketing Assistant Certification
Received Master Shopping Cart Strategist Certification
Online Business Management Certification (In Progress)
