Lizabeth Wesely-Casella

Lizabeth Wesely-Casella-linkedin.com/in/lizabeth-wesely-casella/•-•Washington, DC Virtual Assistant & Business Consultant • • • MS Office Suite Project Planning Personnel Management • • • Task Prioritization Workflow Management Process Improvement • • • Team Building Administrative Systems Strategic Planning/Analysis Qualifications • Over 20 years of administrative support experience • B.S. in Business Administration and master certificate in LEAN Six Sigma • Consistently in the 10% of Virtual Assistant work sourcing websites such including Upwork • Highly proficient in platforms including MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, PC and MAC • Specialized skills: organization, process improvement, strategic planning and resource allocation • Expert document creation, document/email organization and administrative systems design • Project and program design support including multi-departmental coordination • Active member of several professional industry organizations • I love what I do and I am exceptionally good at it Professional Experience Virtual Assistant & Consultant | 2011 – Present I specialize in services supporting executives, entrepreneurs, and small organizations. My services include administrative support, change and operational transition management, administrative systems analysis and organization, program implementation, and project management. • • • • • • • • • Administrative support specializing in entrepreneurs, executives and small business LEAN process improvement facilitation 360 review process administration Project management Program development and management Amazon publishing assistance Strategic alliance identification Public speaker on culture, discrimination, health and mental health policy Coalition leader within the health and eating disorders communities Lizabeth Wesely-Casella Resume, Page 2 Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) Director of Events & Membership | 2013 – 2017 The national organization focusing on increased provider education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of binge eating disorder. • • • • • • Administrative oversight for all departments and Board reporting. Document creation for internal processes and reporting. Increased membership by over 50% in two years through conferences and online learning programs. Increased website traffic by over 3,000% in one year through marketing virtual conferences and webinar/training. Developed signature programs including Weight Stigma Awareness Week and the Annual Conferences that resulted in increased online outreach and website hits by over 300%. Event planning and management, including subcontractors, sponsors, speakers and attendees. Policy & Programming Consultant | 2009 - 2011 • Provided project and program guidance to nonprofit organizations and private clients. • Assisted clients with strategic coalition participation and leadership opportunities. • Implemented programs and developed reporting processes for both internal and external “customers”. National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Grassroots Coordinator | 2004 – 2008 The national membership organization designed to protect seniors and ensure the viability of the Social Security and Medicare programs for future generations. • • • Liaison to the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) tasked with developing appropriate messaging and policy briefing documents for policymakers and opinion elites surrounding issues related to health care, aging and disabled populations. Developed member engagement campaigns and marketing tools. Coordinated quarterly member events and award ceremonies including the management of Congressional hearings as needed. Education B.S., Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, Trinity University | Washington, DC | 2009 Professional Training Master Certificate, LEAN Six Sigma, Villanova University | Villanova, PA | 2018 Professional Memberships International Association of Administrative Professionals; International Virtual Assistants Association; Business Network International (BNI)