An efficient, organised VA with 20+ years PA and admin experience in many sectors including health & wellbeing, TV, legal, education, publishing.I work with small business owners who want to move their business to the next level. To delegate the running of their businesses so they can get on with the growing of their business. Most of my clients are health & wellbeing practitioners - coaches and holistic specialists. I also work with creatives.Aside from this I'm a yoga teacher, have a coaching qualification and have studied reiki. I'm an avid walker having walked the Camino de Santiago, the Portuguese Camino, the Annapurna circuit (elevation 5444m!) and the South West Coastal Path.I'm also a maker of things - clothes and quilts, knitted anything, and I dabble with paints. I grow flowers and love a beautiful collection of wild foliage.I'm an appreciator of artistic talent and think I have a creative eye - hence I like working with creatives.WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU:Support you with your admin:Social media posts including contentCanva artworkManage emails - never miss one again!Clear your inbox and create a system so you're never overwhelmed again (if you stick to it)Manage your diary Plan and support you with eventsTranscribe notes, coaching sessions, podcasts, videos, etc.Try me I can turn my hand to most things! Proofreading of: Non-fiction books Websites Leaflets Marketing literature Academic essays and dissertations in humanities subjects. Copyediting: I don't write content, other than social media, (yet!) but DO edit and add finesse where required for blogs, websites, event descriptions, etc.I make sure your text is easy to read and engaging for your reader, whilst maintaining your voice.My copyediting service includes proofreading.SOME THINGS PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT ME...‘Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was prompt, efficient, unfailingly professional and with an astute eye for detail. She was brilliant at working under pressure, and always went the extra mile to get work done by the deadline. I especially appreciated her unflappable manner, and her always constructive approach to solving problems.’T. Trodd - Author'Anna is informed and rigorous in her approach and completely accurate faced with all kinds of tasks. She is also a real pleasure to deal with on a human level and a professional through and through. Anyone who works with her can consider themselves fortunate.'Dr. J. Richards - Head of History of Art Glasgow UniversityPlease see my website: annabjohns.co.uk for more information.
Aj Virtual Assistant
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Virtual AssistantAj Virtual Assistant May 2022 - PresentFife, Scotland, United KingdomSupporting business owners to make their businesses fly. Creating space for business owners by taking on their admin tasks, creating systems and improving efficiency.
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Yoga Breathing Space - OwnerSelf-Employed Aug 2010 - PresentIn 2010 I completed my 200 hour training with CYS Yoga School and set up my business as a yoga teacher, teaching up to 5 classes a week, delivering workshops and working with one to one clients. I still teach.Skills acquired:Website creation and updating Customer engagement in person and on FacebookEvent organisation, writing and delivery of workshops
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AdministratorThe University Of Edinburgh Dec 2018 - Jan 2023Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Programme And Course AdministratorThe University Of Edinburgh Dec 2018 - Jan 2023Edinburgh City, Scotland, United KingdomResponsible for all administrative duties relating to the smooth running of postgraduate taught programmes and courses within the School of History of Art supporting students and academics throughout. My role included: Creating spreadsheets to record course allocations, submissions and exam board processessetting up virtual learning environmentsworking closely with Programme Directors, Senior Lecturers and tutorsbeing the main point of contact for PG students and external examinersmaintaining records using university systemsminuting committee meetings and exam boardsmanning physical and digital help desks for all ECA students; setup of Welcome Week events.Skills developed:Proficient user of: Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Sharepoint; Excel; Word; Teams; Gmail; Google Drive; Trello; Toggl.Initiative, flexibility and foresightPrioritising tight deadlines and time managing competing demands.Written and oral communication skillsAbility to quickly learn new computer systemsQuality customer engagement and support -
Primary TeacherPerth & Kinross Council Aug 2007 - Dec 2018Scotland, United KingdomLeading learning for all learners, enthusing and motivating pupils with appropriate, effective and well planned lessons. Nurturing good health and well-being, encouraging good relationships and developing social skills. Organised class/parent/community events.Skills acquired:Planning and organisationResearchDiplomacyProject managementPresentation skillsPassion for learning. -
Event SupportRemarkable Women Mar 2018 - Nov 2018Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomRemarkable Women develop, support and all out champion women to create and live the life they long for. Responsible for:Ensuring the smooth running of retreatsWelcoming guests and making sure they had everything they needed throughout their stayWorkshop room set-upPreparation and organisation of paperwork and propsKeeping coaches on track, time-wiseBooking in treatments and coaching sessions.
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Voluntary Work And TravelFreelance Aug 2015 - Sep 2017I ran Yoga Breathing Space in conjunction with primary school teaching until 2015 when I left Scotland and spent a couple of years travelling Europe in a motorhome. In 2017 I travelled to Sri Lanka, Nepal and India and worked voluntarily for 3 months teaching English and yoga to young people in a school in the Himalayan foothills.
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Office Angel/Meeter And GreeterLendrick Lodge Holistic Centre Feb 2006 - Aug 2006Trossachs, Scotland, United KingdomLendrick Lodge is a holistic retreat centre in the Trossachs of Scotland that runs courses in yoga, reiki, shamanism and personal development.Responsible for:Running the office: taking bookings and payments, filing, responding to emails, updating brochure and website text.Ensuring the smooth running of all events and workshops.Point of contact for guests throughout their stay at the centre.
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Transcriber/Pa/Finance OfficerWorkforce Employment Agency Apr 2000 - Feb 2006Fife, Scotland, United KingdomLong-term full and part-time posts. Naval Police BaseInterview transcriber Responsible for:Accurate transcription of recorded interviews of suspects;Updating and distributing confidential weekly reports of investigations.Compiling, updating and distributing weekly, monthly and annual statistics.PA to the Commander of HMS Neptune, Faslane.Responsible for:The efficient day to day running and organisation of the office;Vetting visitors; responding to correspondence orally and by email; diary management, arranging meetings; organising travel.Finance AdministratorHMS Caledonia, Rosyth, Fife.Responsible for:Maintaining and scrutinising records of expenditure on ship refits;Analysing figures to produce weekly financial reports; auditing requests for emerging costs and recording all details on database.Creating Excel spreadsheets of approved expenditure.
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Personal AssistantScottish Television Enterprises Apr 1997 - Apr 2000Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomSTE was the branch of Scottish Television responsible for programme making for delivery to the ITV network and for selling globally. Post-production work to ensure the supply of programming to ITV network followed compliance regulations.PA to Head of Business DevelopmentPA to Controller DramaPivotal roles providing high quality, efficient administrative support to senior executives.Responsible for:Responding to queries and providing information to wide range of individuals including writers, actors, the press, the public, agents and colleagues by telephone, in writing or in person;Creating and maintaining efficient filing systemsCreating and maintaining a databaseScheduling very busy diary on a daily basis for both internal and external meetings;Organising wall to wall meetings over a 7 day period for annual attendance at MIPTV conferences in Cannes;Arranging world travel and accommodationSetting up and managing in-person meetings, lunches and eventsMonitoring press releases and communicating with journalists and publicity agents
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Data EditorCrossaig Mar 1996 - Sep 1996Helensburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThe company focussed on digitalising paper documentation to compact discs. I proofread and edited digitalised legal documents for accuracy.
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Legal Secretary/Mortgage Repossessions AssistantLightfoots Llp Solicitors Jul 1987 - May 1994Thame, England, United KingdomAs a mortgage repossessions assistant I worked as part of a team following court proceedings from start to finish to obtain court orders and evictions on behalf of mortgage companies; liaising with clients, courts and defendants.As a Legal Secretary I provided high quality, efficient administrative support to senior partners including sensitive communications with clients; audio and copy typing; diary management; filing.
Anna Johns Education Details
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College Of Media And PublishingDistinction -
Chi Yoga/Seasonal Yoga SchoolYoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy -
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The Life Coaching AcademyLife Coaching -
Fine Art/Psychology -
Fine Art & Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions about Anna Johns
What company does Anna Johns work for?
Anna Johns works for Aj Virtual Assistant
What is Anna Johns's role at the current company?
Anna Johns's current role is Virtual Assistant | Creator of Time | Supporting Coaches, Mind Body & Health Practitioners and Creatives | Admin | Social Media | Proofreading | Copy Editing | Writing.
What schools did Anna Johns attend?
Anna Johns attended College Of Media And Publishing, Chi Yoga/seasonal Yoga School, The University Of Edinburgh, The Life Coaching Academy, University Of Stirling, The University Of Edinburgh.
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