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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.
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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 remote staffing 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 needed to hire a remote executive assistant to improve productivity and organization. After interviewing candidates, Somewhere recommended Ella.

As their new remote executive assistant, Ella is responsible for:

  • Assisting with miscellaneous special projects or duties as needed
  • Preparing and reviewing documents
  • Handling confidential information
  • Conducting basic research and managing office 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 experience in administrative roles, including Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Customer Service Representative. In her previous roles, she handled email correspondence, created reports and meeting minutes, and assisted in clerical tasks for a university president.

She has also expanded her skill set to include social media content writing, making her a versatile asset for businesses looking to hire remote virtual assistants who can manage both administrative and creative tasks

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Need to hire someone like this too?

If you’re looking to hire remote executive assistants or hire remote virtual assistants to streamline your business operations, Somewhere can help!

We specialize in connecting businesses with top overseas talent at 80% less than U.S. equivalents. Whether you need an executive assistant or a virtual assistant to handle daily tasks, we’ll find the right match for your team.

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