Norah C.
Executive Assistant for CEOs and Founder/Compliance/Operations support
I work with 1 client at a time! I grow from assisting with the foundational work to supporting operations, partnering with leadership, and ultimately leading initiatives that move the business forward If you’re looking for someone to simply complete one-off tasks, I may not be the right fit, but if you’re looking for a trusted partner who grows with your business, we may be a great match. Now see this: It’s 8:00 AM. You open your laptop, and your calendar is already structured for the day, no double-bookings, no forgotten meetings. There’s even an hour blocked off for you to focus on the big project you’ve been putting off. Your inbox? It’s clean. The clutter is gone. The critical emails are right at the top, already flagged, with drafts of thoughtful replies waiting for your review. Follow-ups from last week’s client meeting were sent out yesterday, and two replies have already come in. Before your 9:00 AM call, you glance at the meeting brief I sent. It includes the agenda, key talking points, and the client’s preferences, all in one tidy document. When the call starts, I’m in the background, making sure the Zoom link works, taking notes, and capturing action items for later. At noon, while you’re catching up over lunch, I’m confirming your flight for next week’s conference, arranging airport transfers, and adjusting your hotel booking after the airline changed your arrival time. Later in the afternoon, I send you a quick update: ✔ The compliance calendar is up to date. ✔ The new client onboarding files are uploaded to Google Drive and shared securely. ✔ That overdue vendor payment? Already handled. By 5:00 PM, your social media posts for the week are scheduled, the team has their action points for tomorrow, and I’ve filed today’s meeting notes into your shared drive. The day ends. Your desk is clear. Your mind is clear. Nothing fell through the cracks. Your inbox is overflowing. Meetings get moved around or missed altogether. That critical client file is buried somewhere in Google Drive. You’re onboarding new staff (or worse still, in the middle of recruitment) and trying to keep everything moving while juggling your own workload, and with compliance requirements hanging over your head, you’re starting to wonder how long you can keep juggling it all. This is where I step in; not as someone who waits for instructions, but as a steady partner who keeps the wheels turning while you focus on what only you can do. I take time to understand how your business works, what matters most, and where the pressure points are. Then I quietly handle the moving parts, emails, calendars, team workflows, documentation, client follow-ups, and even compliance processes, so you finally have space to breathe. If your business operates in a regulated industry, I’ll also help you maintain the systems and records you need to stay compliant, without pulling you away from your core work. Now this is what changes when I’m in your corner ✅ Inbox & calendar management Organize and prioritize emails, flagging only what requires your attention. Keep your calendar in sync, prevent double-bookings, and allow space for deep work. Coordinate across time zones and manage complex meeting schedules. ✅ Meeting preparation & support Prepare agendas and briefing materials for meetings. Take notes and track action items for follow-up. Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams on your behalf. ✅ Business operations & team workflows Set up and manage workflows for your team. Track deliverables and deadlines using project management tools. Onboard and offboard team members efficiently. ✅ Recruitment & team support ✅ Document & compliance management Organize your digital filing system so you find what you need instantly. Maintain SOPs, checklists, and records for regulated businesses. Support audits and reporting deadlines. ✅ Client support & lead generation . ✅ Travel & logistics Plan trips down to the last detail. Handle last-minute changes so nothing derails your plans. ✅Personal assistance Arrange appointments, gifts, and personal errands discreetly. Tools I work with daily Email & Calendar: Microsoft 365 (Outlook), Gmail, Zoho Mail, Calendly Communication Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack, RingCentral, Grasshopper Projects & Workflows: Asana, Trello, Notion, ClickUp, Monday., Way We Do Docs & Files: Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, PandaDoc CRM & Leads: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM, Airtable Content & Social Media: Canva, Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social Recruitment Tools: LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Workable,Teamtailor Why clients work with me I take time to learn how your business runs; your preferences, your priorities, and even your non-negotiables. If you’re ready to hand off the details and get back to focusing on the big picture, send me a message
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.9k
Billed in all: $43,694$44k
$985 in the last 6 months
Across 31 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 9% in Microsoft Office
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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