Chantal

Virtual Assistant

Chantal

ID Verified
6,000/mo
PRETORIA, South Africa
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Administrative and executive assistant with 30 years of experience supporting senior leaders, including 5 years in a virtual or remote environment. Spent 23 years at Sanofi, most recently as Executive Personal Assistant to the Country Lead, managing calendars, travel, global correspondence and a 1,700-delegate international event. Experienced in internal communications, social media content, website and LinkedIn management, and assessing grant applications. Since 2025, has provided contract-base...

Top Skills

Calendar Management · 10 yearsData Entry · 10 yearsDocument Management · 10 yearsEmail Management · 10 yearsExecutive Assistant Services · 10 years

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

OpenAI APIBeginner
Claude/Anthropic APIBeginner

Content & Writing

Blog WritingBeginner

Marketing & Growth

LinkedIn AdsBeginner
TikTok AdsBeginner
Email MarketingBeginner
ChatGPT for MarketingBeginner
Instagram GrowthBeginner
TikTok GrowthBeginner

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Calendar ManagementExpert
Email ManagementExpert
Travel PlanningExpert
Document ManagementExpert
Data EntryExpert
Meeting CoordinationExpert
Executive Assistant ServicesExpert
Personal Assistant ServicesExpert
Research & Information GatheringExpert
CalendlyBeginner
NotionBeginner

Work Experience

Jewellery Stylist

Fifth Avenue Collection by Chantal

Apr 2026 - Present

Job Responsibilities:

Direct sales and marketing of Fifth Avenue Collection a high end fashion jewellery brand based in Canada.

TikTok AdsBlog WritingOpenAI APIClaude/Anthropic APIEmail MarketingInstagram GrowthTikTok Growth

Head of Talent / Fractional Admin

Herbst Group

Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Job Responsibilities:

Fractional Administrative Resource and Head of Talent, supporting the CEO and team. I also supported a client's new team for three months from their start date and managed the relationship between the CEO, client and training provider.

Claude/Anthropic APILinkedIn AdsEmail MarketingData EntryResearch & Information GatheringNotionCalendly

Executive Personal Assistant

Sanofi

Feb 2002 - Dec 2024

Job Responsibilities:

Executive Personal Assistant to the Country Lead for over 13 years, handling calendars, travel, expenses, global correspondence and high-level meetings. I also led major projects, including coordinating a meeting in Marrakech for 1,700 staff from 16 countries.

Personal Assistant ServicesResearch & Information GatheringExecutive Assistant ServicesMeeting CoordinationDocument ManagementData EntryTravel PlanningEmail ManagementCalendar Management

Quick Stats

Age55 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
AfrikaansFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Varsity College now Emeritus

2022 - present