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How a Drone Retailer Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,200/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

What does this client’s business do?

They are a distributor of a wide variety of drones– waterproof, snow-proof, and drones that can operate in other extreme conditions. Their shop is managed by drone pilots and takes pride in carrying only the best quality drones for photographers, videographers, drone racers, and enthusiasts. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

Our client was looking for an Executive Assistant to help them improve productivity and organization. After interviewing candidates for them, Somewhere recommended Ella.

Ella does the following as their new Executive Assistant:

  • Assisting with miscellaneous special projects or duties as needed
  • Preparing and reviewing documents
  • Handling confidential information
  • Basic research and office management tasks

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Ella now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,200 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Ella has seven years of total experience in administrative roles including Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Customer Service Representative. She handled email correspondence, created reports and minutes of meetings, and assisted in clerical tasks for a university president in previous employment. Ella has also added social media content writing to her list of skills, making her a flexible addition to the team.

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Executive Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

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