
Andrea User
@andrejastraus
Systems & Operations Virtual Assistant
What I'm looking for
Throughout my career I've worked in high-volume international environments, from insurance and pharmaceuticals to industrial steel. My specialty isn't just managing day-to-day operations, it's refining the systems behind the tasks to make them more efficient.
I've managed large-scale policy portfolios and coordinated complex global logistics where accuracy is everything. My goal is to find the bottlenecks and build the tools to fix them, so the business can grow without the team feeling overwhelmed by manual work.
I help teams to:
Automate → Power Query, VBA, Power Automate and Make to turn repetitive manual work into background processes that free up your time.
Optimize → SOPs, filing systems, and workflows that hold up when the business grows or someone's out of office.
Flow → complex billing, international supply chains or large datasets, I help operations run smoothly and error-free.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Auditing: Reviewed e-learning modules for technical and content accuracy, making sure all text and media followed the client's specific guidelines.
User Experience Testing: Tested course interactivity and navigation to make sure everything worked correctly for students.
Quality Control: Identified and reported bugs and errors through the internal ticketing system to fix issues before the
Logistics Administrative Assistant
Steel Trade Advisors S.L
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)
Coordinated import and distribution logistics, tracking cargo and optimizing transport costs through carrier comparisons.
Researched EU and Spanish environmental and tax regulations to ensure compliance.
Supported the CEO with stakeholder communication and travel.
Managed freight, trade documentation, inventory audits and databases to ensure accurate records.
Managed Key Accounts and a high-volume insurance portfolio, coordinating insurers, billing and settlements.
Automated data and registration processes using Power Query, Excel VBA and Power Automate, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Standardized operations through SOPs and digital filing.
Resolved payment, documentation and coverage issues.
Supported client operations and commercial activities to strengthen retention and business growth.
Executed outbound pharmaceutical sales campaigns through personalized advice and lead follow up.
Managed orders and stock to ensure timely deliveries.
Resolved customer issues, returns and exchanges.
Leveraged feedback and databases to improve marketing and customer experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Grupo Aspasia
Programming of Management Applications in Structured Languages
2024 - 2025
IES Pio Baroja
Higher Vocational Training Diploma, Administration and Finance
2016 - 2019
Earned a Higher Vocational Training Diploma in Administration and Finance.
University of Ljubljana
Bachelor's Degree, Italian Language and Literature
2008 - 2013
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Italian Language and Literature.
University of Ljubljana
Bachelor's Degree, Spanish Language and Literature
2008 - 2013
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature.
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