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Anastacia Brice is an American entrepreneur, and pioneer of the Virtual Assistance profession. She is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Assist University, a Baltimore, Maryland-based organization committed to training, coaching, supporting, and certifying Virtual Assistants.
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[edit] History and philosophy
In 1992, Brice moved out of a brick-and-mortar business to establish a home-based business, providing travel planning and executive assistance. She subsequently began to formulate her vision of an archetypal administrative assistant; one who would work virtually. In 1996, Anastacia became involved with Coach U, and shortly afterward, followed her passion by coaching women to live deeply authentic lives.
In 1997 she formalized the Virtual Assistance profession by creating AssistU– the first organization of any kind for Virtual Assistants (VAs).
AssistU’s Virtual Training Program (VTP1, a live, virtual training program that was offered from 1997-2011, incorporated a business model based on the feminine aptitude for inclusive support, team work, cooperation, sharing, intuition, and a view to the long-term best interests of everyone involved. AssistU offered graduates of the VTP two levels of certification2, ongoing and online community, and a referral service where they could received referrals to prospective clients.
In 2012, Brice revamped the training to offer it as a self-study program, designed to meet the ever changing needs of adult learners. That program is called Virtual Basics.
[edit] Contributions and acknowledgments
Brice was awarded the (VACOC) InnoVAtive Award in 2006 and 2007 for her pioneering work and leadership in the field. Recently, VACOC named AssistU as their preferred educational provider.
Brice is a past member of the Board of Directors of Women's U, as well several other industry-related organizations.
[edit] Brice and AssistU in the media
A frequent guest on talk radio shows such as Hayhouse Radio and Lifestyle CEO Internet Radio Show, Brice and AssistU have also been featured on MSNBC©, and written about in numerous on-line and print publications such as the Los Angeles Times3, BusinessWeek, Changing Course.com, and Woman's Day.
Brice has served as the resident virtual work expert for "The International Association of Solopreneurs." AllExperts.com, OfficePRO magazine, eWorkingWomen.com, and Westaff's "Ask Carmen Courtesy."
[edit] Brice and social media
A long-time blogger, Brice heartily believes in the power of social media to connect people globally. In 2008, she was voted to the "Top 50 Tweeple to Follow " list, and in 2009, her company, AssistU, was a finalist in two categories (the only finalist in multiple categories)for the "Shorty Awards.
External Links
AssistU
Anastacia Brice.com
International Assosiation of Solopreneurs
Virtual Moxie
AllExperts.com
OfficePRO Magazine
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