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Rowena Oliver

Lipa

Summary

I am a highly skilled and accomplished Virtual Assistant, ready to take on a challenging role that leverages my expertise. With extensive knowledge in administration and finance, I am fully equipped to excel in any position. My exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities make me an invaluable asset to any team. Driven by a deep passion for learning and a commitment to making a significant impact, I continuously seek innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. I am excited to join a dynamic organization where I can apply my skills and experience to drive success and contribute to its growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Entry/Analyst

Fineline Settings LLC
Middletown, New York (Remote)
06.2025 - 03.2026
  • Review incoming claims, verify policy coverage, and ensure pricing of items are correct to approve or deny claims.
  • Conducted thorough data validation processes to ensure claims contracts are followed.

Bookkeeper

Daza Management LLC
Austin, TX, USA (Remote)
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Handled ten (10) clients' accounts using Quickbooks Online.
  • Reconciled bank statements with accounting records to maintain precise financial data integrity for ten (10) clients' books.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Sportables Fine Goods Ltd.
Ontario, Canada (Remote)
12.2023 - 12.2025
  • Creating "upload" datasets that will be uploaded to ERP (Momentis), which involves merging multiple spreadsheets, data entry, and ensuring the end product is free of errors and typos
  • Creating daily reports and sales stats (factors) by pulling data from ERP (Momentis) and format it manually
  • Orders to house by style, ATS, flag deficits—merge data from separate reports using XLOOKUP
  • Working within ERP to identify products that are dropped from assortment
  • Support various ERP administrative tasks, like creating POs and doing month-end administrative tasks within ERP.
  • Uploading images and product descriptions and organizing digital assets for the creation of catalogs in the client's DAM
  • Manage customer/rep image database
  • Special projects in support of the CEO and research (product, industry, etc.)
  • Managing aspects of marketing (social media posts, deploying email, organizing databases)

Orders Specialist

QGP Ltd.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Remote)
03.2020 - 07.2024
  • Client support (responding to inquiries via email and live chat)
  • Assessing articles for guest posting and niche edits based on a specific set of criteria.
  • Reviewing articles for both grammatical accuracy and contextual clarity.
  • Researching and selecting suitable sites for article posting from a database of options.
  • Coordinating with bloggers to arrange the publication of articles.
  • Utilizing Google Sheets to organize, filter, and analyze data.
  • Preparing reports for new and reactivated clients ahead of weekly meetings.
  • Conducting regular Skype calls to provide status reports and engage in discussions.

Groups Administrator

Encounter Travel
Australia (Remote)
09.2016 - 07.2024
  • Managing website content using Umbraco CMS.
  • Exporting documents and managing passenger information through the Umbraco Admin.
  • Sending push campaigns and travel alert emails using the Umbraco Admin.
  • Creating and administering surveys in Survey Monkey, followed by analyzing the results once responses are collected.
  • Organizing and summarizing information and documentation for group travelers, and coordinating with the Head Administrator to follow up on any missing information from passengers.
  • Researching and performing basic edits on images of tourist spots for use on the website.
  • Conducting basic image editing using Canva and compressing images with tinyjpg.com.
  • Researching and analyzing feedback and reviews of hotels and restaurants to include in holiday offers for travelers.
  • Creating manuals essential for related tasks.
  • Managing files in Dropbox.
  • Setting up SMS farewell messages for passengers before their holiday using Wholesale SMS.
  • Creating Facebook events for upcoming trips and holidays.

Projects EMEA Support

ICE International
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Remote)
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Checking the quotations prepared by the Orders Team to ensure they are correct and meet the client's requirements for carpet production.
  • Preparing quotations for clients when the Orders Team is unavailable or on leave.
  • Compiling accounts reports for the recorded hours of Designers and Freelancers, extracted from Zoho People, Zoho Projects, and ClickUp.
  • Generating accounts reports on potential client sales, development costs, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Conducting technical research on Zoho and ClickUp functionalities, then sharing findings with the Project Manager to improve task management and reporting.
  • Preparing monthly petty cash reports.
  • Conducting team meetings with the Orders, Invoicing, and Logistics Teams to discuss carpet production and shipment progress, and then sending out the minutes and reports from these meetings.

Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Bridged Financial Solutions
Folsom, CA, USA (Remote)
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Basic bookkeeping & bank reconciliation
  • Creates Sales Invoices monthly
  • Importing invoices/receipts from Hubdoc to QuickBooks
  • Other ad hoc admin tasks in support of the CEO

Studio Operations Manager and Executive Assistant

Inspired, Wild & Free Yoga Studio & Healing Centre
Australia (Remote)
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Overseeing operations, including room rentals and events at the studio.
  • Creating sales invoices and managing bookkeeping using Xero.
  • Designing and launching campaigns with MailChimp.
  • Managing studio classes through Mindbody.
  • Providing customer support.
  • Organizing studio events and promoting them on platforms like Facebook (using Facebook Events), Meetup, and Eventbrite.
  • Maintaining and updating website content.
  • Coordinating with teachers, which includes the hiring process and exit procedures.
  • Managing tasks using Asana.
  • Scheduling and managing social media content through Trello.

Team Manager & Logistics Supervisor

Invest Into Wine With Sure Holdings
Malaysia (Remote)
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Integrating workflow management tools and overseeing team tasks.
  • Managing logistics for wine storage and movement.
  • Researching pricing for fine wine valuation.
  • Generating purchase orders and sales invoices with Magento and Xero, and handling basic bookkeeping.
  • Creating and exporting storage invoices from Magento to Xero via Fooman Connect.
  • Updating client wine portfolios on Magento and Sophia.
  • Publishing market news blogs on the company website via WordPress.
  • Designing newsletters and campaigns using MailChimp.
  • Assisting clients with inquiries about login issues and wine portfolios.
  • Updating reports and documents with Google Sheets and Microsoft Office.
  • Developing Google Forms for client and company use.
  • Coordinating with the warehouse on inventory and stock reports.

Rates Specialist/Analyst

MS Move Management (Now Sirva) / Schneider Global Removal Solutions
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Analyzing and comparing rates from suppliers and freight forwarders.
  • Negotiating rates following the company's and the shippers' budgets.
  • Evaluating shippers' requirements based on survey results of their household goods.
  • Preparing and providing quotations, cost estimates, and invoices for corporate and private clients as well as suppliers and forwarders.
  • Managed the account for Philip Morris, Inc., which has been our largest client for over three years.
  • Handling the Cartus account, which involves servicing major companies such as Credit Suisse, Microsoft, and Kellogg's for their employee relocations between countries.
  • Creating Excel spreadsheets for door-to-door pricing and entering these prices into the Acadia System.
  • Managing email correspondence, handling 100-150 emails daily from clients, corporate accounts, and suppliers to address general inquiries.
  • Requesting rates from movers, shipping lines, and air freight forwarders.
  • Entering suppliers' rates into an Excel database.
  • Coordinating with suppliers regarding the status and location of shipments.
  • Proficient in using ReloAssist, OSA (Overseas Shipping Association), Acadia, and the Parsifal System under Cartus.

Reservations & Customer Relations Officer/Assistant Accountant

Royal Islands International Travel & Tours
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
04.2011 - 05.2012
  • Conducting telemarketing and email marketing campaigns to promote local and international airline deals, hotel accommodations, and tour packages.
  • Performing basic bookkeeping tasks related to accounts receivable and payable, generating profit and loss statements, and recording daily sales and expenses for the agency using Excel sheets and databases.
  • Providing quotations and pricing for airline tickets, as well as travel and tour packages, both locally and internationally.
  • Issuing airline and ferry tickets
  • Coordinating bookings with hotels and tour operators.
  • Assisting clients with visa and passport applications.
  • Issuing travel insurance policies.
  • Addressing concerns from private customers and corporate clients regarding their itineraries and flight tickets, and helping them manage any changes to flight schedules.

Customer Service Representative

Telus International
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Taking inbound calls for phone, TV Cable, and internet installation
  • Up-selling products to existing clients
  • Handling billing disputes
  • Handling phone and internet issues, basic troubleshooting

Accounting Administrator

Cool World Water Technology
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Recording daily sales & expenses of 3 water stations/branches in an Excel sheet/database
  • Recording accounts receivables and payables of water delivery to corporate and private clients in an Excel sheet/database
  • Handling private and corporate clients' concerns about their water deliveries and dispenser installation

Service Crew Member

McDonald's
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
08.2005 - 06.2007

- Worked as a cashier, lobby person, and kitchen staff

Education

Financial Accounting

Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines
03-2006

Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting

Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines
03-2006

Skills

    Administrative Skills

  • Calendar management and scheduling
  • Data entry and organization
  • Business documentation (reports, presentations, contracts)
  • Recording and summarizing meeting minutes
  • Travel planning and coordination
  • Email and inbox management
  • Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite
  • Knowledge of workflow management tools (Trello, Asana, ClickUp)
  • Basic understanding of bookkeeping and invoicing software (QuickBooks, Xero)
  • Cloud-based storage management (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Basic website maintenance (WordPress, Wix, Umbraco)
  • Communication & Customer Service

  • Professional email writing
  • Handling customer inquiries and support
  • Social media management
  • Live chat support
  • Organizational & Time Management

  • Task prioritization and tracking
  • Project management and deadline tracking
  • Efficient research and information gathering
  • Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations & Movement

  • Order processing and tracking
  • Coordinating shipments and delivery schedules
  • Liaising with suppliers and freight carriers
  • Managing customs documentation and compliance
  • Vendor and supplier relationship management
  • Using inventory management software
  • SKU management
  • Conducting inventory audits and reconciliations
  • Managing purchase orders and supplier invoices
  • Warehouse organization and managing storage

Timeline

Data Entry/Analyst

Fineline Settings LLC
06.2025 - 03.2026

Bookkeeper

Daza Management LLC
05.2025 - 03.2026

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Sportables Fine Goods Ltd.
12.2023 - 12.2025

Projects EMEA Support

ICE International
06.2021 - 05.2023

Orders Specialist

QGP Ltd.
03.2020 - 07.2024

Studio Operations Manager and Executive Assistant

Inspired, Wild & Free Yoga Studio & Healing Centre
03.2020 - 04.2021

Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Bridged Financial Solutions
08.2019 - 09.2022

Groups Administrator

Encounter Travel
09.2016 - 07.2024

Team Manager & Logistics Supervisor

Invest Into Wine With Sure Holdings
08.2016 - 06.2019

Rates Specialist/Analyst

MS Move Management (Now Sirva) / Schneider Global Removal Solutions
05.2012 - 07.2016

Reservations & Customer Relations Officer/Assistant Accountant

Royal Islands International Travel & Tours
04.2011 - 05.2012

Customer Service Representative

Telus International
08.2010 - 02.2011

Accounting Administrator

Cool World Water Technology
06.2007 - 05.2009

Service Crew Member

McDonald's
08.2005 - 06.2007

Financial Accounting

Far Eastern University

Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting

Far Eastern University

Tools Used

  • Xero
  • Quickbooks
  • Momentis ERP
  • Zoom
  • MS Teams
  • Umbraco
  • WordPress
  • Salesforce
  • Intuit
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Hubdoc
  • Dext
  • Magento
  • Zoho (CRM / People) Zendesk Support
  • Zendesk Sell
  • Mindbody
  • Ahrefs
  • Slack
  • Canva
  • MailChimp
  • Survey Monkey
  • Zapier
  • Calendly
  • Google Calendar
  • Teamup Calendar
  • Meetup
  • Eventbrite
  • MS Office
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • One Drive
  • Google Suite
  • Google Docs/Sheets
  • LastPass
  • Olark
Rowena Oliver