"I'm ready for my closeup, Mr. Demille."  Hello, I am Naomi Skarzinski and I presently reside in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina.  No, I am not as eccentric as Norma Desmond, though some may say I have my moments.  I am simply enthusiastic about being in the AssistU Spotlight.  I truly believe after more than 25+ years in the executive/administrative field, I have found my calling as owner and virtual assistant for Top Shelf VA Services.  I also believe so strongly in AssistU.  The VA's in the AssistU community are truly the elite of the elite.  It is nice having a community where we are not competitors, rather colleagues.  It is so rare to be in a community and industry in which everyone shares their knowledge so freely.

You might wonder what enticed me after 25+ years to move from the comforts of the corporate world to the small business world. It is quite simple, boredom and frustration. I had the desire to have flexibility in my work environment; to have exciting challenges in my life; and the knowledge that what I produce and contribute truly makes a difference in someone's life.

One of the aspects I enjoy about being a Virtual Assistant is building a business based on the development of a collaborative relationship with my clients. In getting to know my clients and their businesses, I have the opportunity to end each business day knowing I brought value into my life and into the lives of others.  I like the idea that my business is based on the concept that when my clients are successful, I am successful.  I am building Top Shelf VA Services on a foundation and reputation for first rate assistance, high quality services, creativity, honesty, and integrity.

I have worked in varied industries, including insurance, premiums and promotions, government contracts in the transit and training industries, toys, celebrity business management, and government research and development. Each of these industries helped me to develop strong organizational and time management skills; great attention to detail and follow-through (can we say perfectionist); the ability to juggle multiple tasks and handle deadlines efficiently; and to do everything with a strong sense of creativity. Creativity, in my opinion, is a much-needed skill in today's small business environment.

I have an insatiable appetite for learning. If I am not teaching myself something new every day, I am taking a class somewhere. This appetite for learning is something I bring to Top Shelf VA Services and to my partnerships with my clients. Need to keep the mind active.

Okay, enough about the business side of me, I am sure you would like to know a little about the personal side.  I have a great sense of humor (at least I think it is great!). I have three wonderful cats. This doesn't mean I don't love dogs; cats are simply easier to care for. I love to paint, which I am now getting back into. I also love to read. I usually have three to four books going at a time. The movies, we can't forget going to the movies every weekend.  In addition, here are two of the funniest things about me. I have a sneeze that could break windows. No, I'm serious, I knocked myself off my feet one time. So if I tell you I am about to sneeze, it probably would be a good idea to move the phone away from your ear. The other is my laugh. I am talking about the gut wrenching; bring tears to your eyes type of laugh. My laugh is a cross between a braying donkey and a laughing hyena, with a snorkel thrown in on rare occasions. Hey, if you can't laugh at yourself! ::BIG GRIN::

email: spotlightnaomiskarzinski@assistu.com

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