Hi! My name is Cindy Hillsey and I own Virtual Partnering. It still gives me a thrill to write "virtual" next to what I do! It is a dream realized for me. My work history is full of different positions and experiences because I am fascinated with, and love to participate in, many aspects of business. I have also lived in several locations including the West Coast and my home away from home, Albuquerque, New Mexico. I currently reside in Kentwood, Michigan. One of the great things about being virtual is that I can indulge my desire to travel and still do what I love for my clients. It IS the best of both worlds!

My journey into VA'ing has been a case of "the longest way around is the shortest way home". I first came upon the concept of a VA, and AssistU, in 2000 and the interest was immediate. What a great way to combine my work experience with my computer experience. I love being involved in a variety of different projects and seeing them to fruition. In spite of the attraction, I was not ready at the time to jump into the virtual world. When my work situation changed (once again) in 2001, I decided it was time to take my life in a new direction. I enrolled in Davenport University to complete my bachelor's degree and in April of 2004 I graduated in the top ten percent of my class with a BS in Management. With my degree in hand, I was more than ready to do something new and once again AssistU crossed my path. This time, I am happy to report, I was ready to apply to AssistU's Virtual Training Program (VTP) and own my own business.

In an ongoing effort to keep my skills up-to-date and continue to promote the VA industry in a positive light, I decided to go from being a graduate of AssistU to a Certified Professional Virtual Assistant (CPVA). After an intense eight-week exam through AssistU I was awarded the CPVA designation in September 2006.

I love a variety of clients. I am very good at what I do and have always been a "go-to" person in every position that I have had. I have a reputation for always knowing where to obtain the information, even if I have never been involved with the particular situation. The most exciting thing for me is in assisting my clients in achieving their goals. Besides the pleasure and satisfaction of a job well done, I enjoy chocolate, movies, novels, more chocolate (*smile*), and spending time with my husband and five cats.

email: spotlightcindyhillsey@assistu.com

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