Clarissa

Virtual Assistant/ Receptionist/ Administration/ Front Desk

Clarissa

900/mo
Durban, South Africa
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Experienced professional with a background in administration, customer service, reception, recruitment support, sales, and remote work. Skilled in scheduling, recordkeeping, correspondence, data entry, client communication, invoicing, and coordinating daily business operations. I manage an online English tutoring business and have experience supporting project-based operations and creating social media content. I am organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, computer-literate, and comfortable workin...

Top Skills

B2B Sales · <1 yearCalendar Management · <1 yearCanva · <1 yearCapCut · <1 yearCold Calling · <1 year

Skills & Expertise

Customer Success

Email SupportBeginner
Phone SupportBeginner
Lead ManagementBeginner

Design & Creative

CanvaBeginner
CapCutBeginner

Sales & Business Development

B2B SalesBeginner
Lead GenerationBeginner
Cold CallingBeginner
SalesforceBeginner

Specialized Skills

Online Course CreationBeginner
Curriculum DevelopmentBeginner
Language TeachingBeginner

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Calendar ManagementBeginner
Email ManagementBeginner
Document ManagementBeginner
Personal Assistant ServicesBeginner
Data EntryBeginner

Work Experience

Social Media Content Assistant

Square Asphalt

Aug 2026 - Present

Key Achievements:

• Create social media content for a construction and asphalt services business using project photographs and videos supplied by the client. • Compile project photos and video clips into promotional content, including before-and-after and project showcase videos. • Add voice-over narration to explain services and project work. • Structure visual material into clear promotional posts highlighting completed work and available services. • Submit completed videos for client review and approval and incorporate requirements and feedback into final content.

CanvaEmail SupportCapCutData EntryPersonal Assistant Services

Founder & Online English Tutor / Administrator

Claire’s English Corner

Jan 2023 - Present

Key Achievements:

Founded and independently managed an online English tutoring business serving approximately 30 private students. • Handle inquiries, onboarding, learner assessments, client and parent communication, and ongoing customer service. • Coordinate lessons across international time zones and maintain attendance logs and confidential student records. • Prepare invoices and manage financial administration, bookkeeping, and day-to-day business records. • Develop personalized lesson plans, teaching materials, presentations, and interactive activities. • Create promotional materials and social media content using Canva and market the business across digital platforms.

Email SupportCanvaOnline Course CreationCapCutCurriculum DevelopmentB2B SalesLanguage TeachingDocument ManagementEmail ManagementData EntryPersonal Assistant ServicesCalendar Management

Founder & Operations Coordinator

MizJz Maintenance & Trading

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026

Key Achievements:

• Managed day-to-day administration for a maintenance and industrial support business focused on container maintenance, repairs and related services. • Prepared quotations, invoices, financial documents, project documentation, and client correspondence. • Recruited, interviewed, and coordinated employees for project-based work; managed workforce allocation, staffing needs, and daily schedules. • Maintained health & safety documentation, policies, compliance records, risk assessments, and incident reports. • Liaised with clients, suppliers, contractors, and project managers and coordinated procurement of tools, materials, and equipment and consumables. • Managed filing, scheduling, correspondence, document control, and recordkeeping.

Email SupportCanvaDocument ManagementEmail ManagementData Entry

ESL Tutor

Antoree

Dec 2021 - Dec 2025

Key Achievements:

• Delivered personalized online English lessons to Vietnamese children, teenagers, and adults. • Managed schedules across time zones, maintained lesson records, and provided learner feedback. • Built relationships with students and parents through professional online communication.

Email SupportCanvaOnline Course CreationCurriculum DevelopmentLanguage TeachingDocument ManagementEmail ManagementData EntryCalendar Management

ESL Tutor

Yuxi Global Education

Dec 2024 - Sep 2025

Key Achievements:

• Delivered one-to-one English lessons to children, teenagers, and adults. • Adapted lessons to learner needs and maintained lesson reports, schedules, and progress records.

Email SupportCanvaOnline Course CreationCurriculum DevelopmentLanguage TeachingDocument ManagementEmail ManagementData EntryCalendar Management

Quick Stats

Age39 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationNot verified
Portfolio
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Certifications

Matric Certification
120 Hour Advanced TEFL Certificate
EF SET English Certificate
Doves Sales Training Programme
TESL Certification
Working As A Virtual Assistant
Roles And Responsibilities Of A Virtual Assistant

Education

High-school

Fairvale Secondary School

2000 - 2005