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Virtual Personal Assistant – Drone Operations and Administration PLEASE BID HOURLY RATE AND PM EXPERIENCE ETC We are looking for an intelligent, reliable and highly organised Virtual Personal Assistant to support our growing drone business. The role will initially provide approximately 8 hours of paid work per week initially with strong potential for the hours and responsibilities to increase once you have demonstrated your ability and the value you bring. Key responsibilities: - Completing drone risk assessments using our established templates and procedures - Researching suitable drone take-off, landing and flight locations - Identifying relevant landowners and permission authorities - Drafting and sending professional permission-request emails - Proactively following up requests and keeping accurate records - Monitoring deadlines and ensuring nothing is overlooked - Maintaining drone administration, operational records and documentation - Supporting additional research and administrative tasks as the role develops. Training provided. We need someone who is: - Intelligent, resourceful and capable of solving problems - Highly IT-literate and comfortable learning new systems - Honest, dependable and trustworthy - Reliable and consistent - Able to work independently and use their own initiative - Exceptionally organised, accurate and attentive to detail - Proactive about progressing tasks without needing regular reminders - Able to communicate in written English to an excellent standard - Interested in dependable, long-term work rather than a short-term project Experience in drone operation is not essential. Full training, templates and clear procedures will be provided. Hourly-rate requirement Please quote your genuine hourly rate for this ongoing role. The rate you submit must be one you are prepared to honour for at least the first 12 months, including if the number of weekly hours increases. Please do not submit an artificially low introductory rate with the intention of increasing it shortly after appointment. We are looking for transparency and long-term consistency. In return, the right person can expect regular work, training and the opportunity to take on considerably more hours and responsibility. To apply, please include: 1. Your relevant experience 2. Examples of similar research or administrative work 3. The systems and software you are comfortable using 4. Your proposed hourly rate and confirmation that it will remain fixed for at least 12 months 5. Your availability for an initial 5-8 hours per week This is intended to develop into a broader and more substantial role. We want someone who takes genuine ownership of their work and can become a trusted, long-term member of the business.
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Hi, I’m interested in supporting your drone operations and administration long term. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with research and documentation, and confident following structured procedures while working independently. 1. Relevant experience I have experience as a Virtual Assistant handling research, administrative support, calendar management, email communication, document organization, CRM updates, follow-ups, and deadline tracking. 2. Similar research or administrative work I have worked on projects involving business research, lead generation, identifying decision-makers and relevant organizations, preparing professional outreach, maintaining tracking sheets, organizing documents, and following up on outstanding actions. 3. Systems and software I’m comfortable with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets, CRM systems, Trello, ClickUp, Notion, Canva, and AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. I’m also quick to learn new systems and workflows. 4. Hourly rate My rate is $8 USD per hour, and I confirm that I’m prepared to keep this rate fixed for at least the first 12 months. 5. Availability I’m available up to 40 hours per week, so the initial 5–8 hours per week is no problem. I can also increase my hours as the role grows. I’m reliable, proactive, and interested in becoming a long-term member of your team. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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With my comprehensive range of skills and experiences, I am confident I can fulfill your needs as a reliable long-term virtual assistant for your drone business. My technical proficiency, exceptional organizational skills, and dependability align perfectly with the key responsibilities you've outlined, such as completing risk assessments, researching suitable drone locations, and maintaining accurate records. As a seasoned Executive Administrative Assistant, Chat Support agent, and Data Entry expert, I've not only developed these necessary competencies but also thoroughly understand how crucial they are for smooth business operations. Importantly, I am seeking dependable long-term work commitments - not short-term projects. Indeed, I strive for transparency and consistency with respect to my hourly rate. Thus, the rate I propose is exactly what you should expect over the next 12 months – no surprises or hidden costs along the way. Available an initial 5-8 hours per week; I'm ready to grow this engagement into a broader and more substantial role while taking genuine ownership of my responsibilities.
$7 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I’m very interested in this opportunity and would be happy to support your drone business as a reliable, long-term Virtual Personal Assistant. I have strong experience in administrative support, online research, data management, email communication, documentation, and keeping records accurate and organized. I’m comfortable researching information from different sources, identifying the right contacts, maintaining spreadsheets and records, drafting professional emails, and following up on outstanding tasks. I’m highly comfortable with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, and other online systems. I’m also a quick learner and can easily adapt to your templates, procedures, and any new software you use. Although I don’t have specific drone experience, I’m confident that with your training and clear procedures, I can quickly learn the requirements and handle the work accurately. I’m organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working independently. I also understand the importance of proactively tracking deadlines and making sure tasks are followed through without constant reminders. My proposed rate is $4 per hour, and I confirm that I’m prepared to maintain this rate for at least the first 12 months, including if the workload increases. I’m available for the initial 5–8 hours per week and would be very interested in growing with the business as the role develops. Let's discuss further.
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Hey! I specialize in virtual assistance and administration with 9+ years helping businesses manage research, documentation, and daily operations. Here’s how I can help: • Complete risk assessments accurately using your templates and procedures • Research locations, landowners, permissions, and relevant operational requirements • Draft professional requests and proactively track follow-ups and deadlines • Maintain organized records while progressing tasks independently and reliably Could you clarify which systems you currently use for task management, records, and permission tracking?
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Hello Sir, I can support your drone business with reliable research, administration, risk-assessment preparation, permission outreach, and accurate operational record keeping. I’m comfortable learning your existing templates and procedures and taking ownership of recurring tasks. ✅ Why Me? ✔ Extensive experience in web research, administrative support, data management, and structured documentation ✔ Strong ability to research locations, landowners, authorities, and relevant contact information ✔ Experienced in drafting professional emails and managing follow-ups until tasks are resolved ✔ Highly organized with strong attention to detail, deadlines, records, and procedural accuracy ✔ Comfortable learning new systems, templates, and workflows quickly ✔ Proactive and able to work independently without requiring constant supervision ✔ Interested in building a dependable, long-term working relationship ✔ 500+ projects completed | 5.0-star rating ➡️ I understand the workflow clearly. ✔ Relevant experience: Research, lead/contact research, administrative workflows, email communication, data management, and documentation ✔ Availability: 5–8+ hours/week initially ✔ Hourly Rate: $5/hour, fixed for at least the first 12 months ✔ Start: Immediately I’m comfortable with the training provided and would be happy to begin with the initial 5–8 hours per week and gradually take on more responsibility as I become familiar with your operations. Best regards, Ayan
$7 USD in 8 days
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Hello, I’m available and interested in building a long-term working relationship supporting your drone operations and administration. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling online research, documentation, spreadsheets, email communication, and administrative workflows independently. I can assist with location research, identifying relevant authorities, preparing professional permission requests, maintaining records, tracking follow-ups and deadlines, and completing structured administrative tasks. I’m also comfortable learning your drone-specific procedures and templates through the training provided. I’m proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets, online research tools, ChatGPT, and other productivity platforms. Hourly rate: $4/hour, and I confirm that I’m prepared to maintain this rate for at least the first 12 months. I’m available for the initial 5–8 hours per week and can increase my availability as the role grows. Please send me a message so that we can coordinate and get started. Best regards, Gita
$4 USD in 40 days
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Greetings, nice to meet you. My name is Khairil from Indonesia. I can start training using all instruction materials right away/ASAP. I have 8 hours or possibly more hours in the future. I am looking for $8 per hour worth of work, and this number will stay as is for the next 12 months since I am being hired. I can adapt to all the systems involved in this role in the shortest time possible. I look forward to hearing more comprehensive details and to starting this role immediately. Best Khairil
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Good evening I hope all is well. I'm applying to this post because I have over 20 years of experience in operations and admin with a 7 years of experience as a VA. Here are the details as requested - 1. Your relevant experience - 20 Years 2. Examples of similar research or administrative work - I've worked in healthcare, manufacturing and real estate concerns as an admin staff. 3. The systems and software you are comfortable using - worked with Zoho mostly. 4. Your proposed hourly rate and confirmation that it will remain fixed for at least 12 months - 5/hour and I got you. 5. Your availability for an initial 5-8 hours per week - I can be available for 8-10 hours weekly. Thank you Subha Sarkar
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I’m interested in supporting your drone business as a long-term Virtual Personal Assistant. I have experience with detailed web research, data entry, document organisation, professional email drafting, follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records. I’m comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, Docs, email platforms, web research tools, and learning new systems quickly. I work independently, follow procedures carefully, and take ownership of deadlines. I’m available for the initial 10 hours weekly. My rate is **$7/hour**, and I confirm it can remain fixed for at least 12 months. Best regards Shahadat
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Hello There, We can support your growing drone business with reliable back-office administration, bookkeeping, AP, AR, invoice and expense tracking, record maintenance, reconciliations, and organised documentation. Our team includes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors and Certified Xero Advisors, with strong experience handling structured financial and administrative workflows for international clients. We are highly organised, comfortable learning new systems, following templates, maintaining accurate records, monitoring pending items, and supporting ongoing research and documentation requirements. While drone operations are new to us, we can quickly learn your procedures and work independently with attention to detail. We are based in North India and can initially support 5–8 hours per week. Please note that we typically work on an hourly basis, phone calls, tax preparation, tax filing, and payroll processing are not included in our service scope. We work between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM IST from Monday to Saturday. Hit me up and we can talk in detail Regards, Nikita and her team at Affiliazion (D)
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can help you turn business research into organised, actionable outreach. I am a qualified and experienced Virtual Assistant with several years of experience supporting businesses with online research, lead research, email communication, CRM administration, follow-ups and general administrative support. I am comfortable researching companies and potential partners, finding the right contacts, gathering information and keeping prospecting activities organised. Your requirements around identifying potential partners, finding accurate email addresses, outreach and follow-ups are areas I can confidently support. I am also comfortable using online research tools and learning new platforms quickly, including tools such as Apollo, Hunter and AI-powered research tools. Beyond research and business development support, I can also assist with internet research, scheduling, data entry, documentation and other administrative tasks as needed. I am reliable, proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently. I understand that with a small monthly workload, what matters is being able to pick up a task, complete it accurately and keep things moving without needing constant supervision. I would be happy to support you on a long-term basis and can work within your required 5-10 hours per month. I would be glad to discuss how I can support your business.
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hello, With over 6 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, I have strong focus in administrative support, online research, documentation, and data management. What I can do for you: - Research suitable locations, landowners and relevant authorities using reliable online sources - Prepare and organise risk assessment information using your templates and procedures - Draft professional permission-request emails and manage follow-ups - Keep operational records, deadlines and documentation organised and up to date - Carry out additional research and administrative tasks as the business grows - Take ownership of assigned tasks and proactively keep you informed of progress An advantage is my proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets, ChatGPT and online research tools. Regards, Blessing
$6 USD in 40 days
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I am interested in supporting your drone business as a reliable, organised, and long-term Virtual Personal Assistant. I have strong experience in research, administrative support, data management, documentation, email communication, and maintaining accurate records. My similar work includes researching organisations, locations, contacts, and relevant information online; compiling and maintaining spreadsheets and trackers. I am comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Workspace, Canva, PDFs, CRM systems, and various online research and administrative tools. I am also quick to learn new software and systems. Although I do not have direct drone operations experience, I am confident learning your processes, including risk assessments, researching suitable flight locations, identifying landowners or permission authorities, preparing permission requests, and maintaining operational records. My proposed rate is **$2.50/hour**, and I confirm that this rate will remain **fixed for at least the first 12 months**, even if the weekly hours increase. I am available for the initial **5–8 hours per week** and would be happy to increase my availability as the role develops. I am particularly interested in building a reliable, long-term working relationship and taking on more responsibility over time.
$2.50 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I’m interested in becoming your long-term Virtual Personal Assistant and supporting the day-to-day research, documentation, and administrative work for your drone operations. My experience is closely aligned with the areas you highlighted. I have provided market research, internet research, contact-data collection, CRM management, data entry, validation, and administrative support, including researching and verifying information, maintaining accurate records, removing duplicates, and keeping databases structured and up to date. I am comfortable working independently with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Email, CRM systems, and data-management workflows. My approach is systematic: research the required information, verify it carefully, document findings clearly, track outstanding actions, and ensure tasks are completed without needing repeated reminders. I understand that drone experience is not essential because you provide training, templates, and procedures. I am confident in learning your established processes and applying them consistently. Hourly rate: $5/hour for at least the first 12 months, including if the weekly workload increases. I am available for the initial 5–8 hours per week and interested in developing this into a long-term role. If you are looking for someone organised, accurate, proactive, and committed to taking ownership of assigned tasks, I would be glad to discuss how I can support your business. Best regards, Justine
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m interested in this position. I have strong experience supporting operations where research, organisation, documentation and follow-through are a big part of the job. I’m used to taking ownership of tasks from start to finish, researching information, coordinating with different people, keeping accurate records and following up without needing to be chased. I’m also very comfortable working with sensitive information and operational documentation where accuracy matters. I’ve worked with a wide range of systems including Google Workspace, Excel, Slack, Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Notion, CRM platforms and other cloud-based tools. Learning a new system or workflow is something I’m very comfortable with. I can commit to the initial 5–8 hours per week and I’m proposing $5/hour, which I’m happy to keep fixed for the first 12 months. I’m looking for a long-term opportunity where I can become genuinely useful to the business, take more responsibility over time and eventually be someone you can trust to handle the operational details without having to constantly follow up. I’d be happy to discuss the role further.
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’d love to assist with your drone operations and administrative needs. Below are the details you requested: 1. Relevant Experience I have over 4 years of experience working as a Virtual Assistant, including work through North American platforms like Zirtual and Virtual Gurus. In these roles, I’ve managed day-to-day administrative operations, client communications, CRM management, and technical documentation for small businesses. My background in tech also means I’m comfortable following strict operational checklists and safety protocols. 2. Examples of Similar Work I routinely handle targeted online research and outreach tracking. For instance, I’ve built lead lists by digging through local business directories and regional registries to identify key decision-makers for client sales and operational outreach. I drafted tailored emails, tracked responses in master spreadsheets, and set systematic reminders so follow-ups were never missed. 3. Systems and Software I’m fully proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce), Asana, Trello, and Slack. Working in the tech industry, I pick up new software quickly and am completely comfortable learning any specific drone management or mapping tools your team uses. 4. Hourly Rate Commitment My rate is $8.00 USD/hour. I confirm that this rate will remain fixed for at least 12 months. 5. Availability I am available to start immediately for the initial 5–8 hours per week. Best, Nisarg
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m interested in this long-term VA role and can support research, risk-assessment administration, location research, permission requests, follow-ups, and accurate record keeping. I have experience with online research, data entry, administrative support, Google Workspace, Excel, and managing tasks independently with attention to detail. I’m comfortable learning your drone-specific templates and procedures, and I understand the importance of deadlines and accurate documentation. I’d be happy to discuss my experience and how I can support the business long term. Best regards, Abidur
$2 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m very interested in this role and confident I can handle the research and administrative responsibilities effectively. I have experience with online research, finding contact information, drafting emails, follow-ups, record keeping, and using AI and various online tools. I’m highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning new systems and procedures. I’m available for the initial 25-30 hours per week and can work independently and reliably. I’m happy to keep this rate fixed for at least 12 months. I’m looking for a long-term opportunity and would be glad to grow with your business. Looking for your response Thanks Mehadi
$4 USD in 40 days
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I can provide reliable, detail-oriented support for your drone operations and administration, with a strong focus on **research, documentation, communication, and task ownership**. My experience includes virtual assistance, internet research, data management, documentation, email communication, and handling structured administrative workflows. I’m highly comfortable learning new systems, following established procedures, and independently progressing tasks without constant supervision. **I can handle:** * Drone risk assessments using your templates * Researching suitable flight, take-off and landing locations * Identifying landowners and relevant authorities * Drafting and sending professional permission requests * Following up and maintaining accurate records * Deadline and task tracking * Operational documentation and data entry * General research and administrative support I’m comfortable with **Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email, project-management tools, online research, and cloud-based systems**, and can quickly adapt to your internal tools. **Availability:** 5–8 hours/week initially **Hourly rate:** $3/hour **Rate commitment:** I confirm this rate will remain fixed for at least 12 months, including if the weekly hours increase. I’m looking for a genuine long-term opportunity and would take ownership of tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure nothing is overlooked. **Available to begin immediately.**
$3 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’d love to support your drone business as a reliable long-term Virtual Assistant. I have strong experience in web research, data management, email communication, documentation, and administrative tasks. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable learning new systems. My proposed rate is $5/hour, fixed for 12 months. I’m available for 5–8 hours weekly initially.
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