Bilquees Alexander
@bilqueesalexander
Virtual Assistant focused on high-volume email and complex calendar management for busy executives.
What I'm looking for
I’m a professional, proactive Virtual Assistant with over 5 years of experience delivering high-level administrative support in fast-paced environments. I specialize in complex Calendar Management and high-volume Email Management, using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office to drive operational efficiency for busy decision-makers.
In my roles, I coordinate meetings and communications across multiple time zones, manage inboxes for multiple business owners, and keep follow-ups on track with zero missed reminders. I also support operations by tracking tasks and projects in tools like Trello and Asana, performing Data Entry and CRM Management to flag risks early and help teams stay on schedule.
I bring strong coordination experience from event and stage administration, serving as a central point for event coordination and communication between departments and external vendors. I’ve handled contract administration, maintained detailed checklists and documentation for live execution, managed vendor logistics and hospitality operations, and even reduced scheduling conflicts by 25% through proactive organization in an educational setting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BusinessFreelance
BusinessFreelance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Placed and managed outbound calls and follow-ups to secure scheduled client appointments. Coordinated meetings across time zones, managed high-volume email and inboxes, and tracked tasks/projects using Trello and Asana.
Administrative & Stage Manager
Joseph Stone Auditorium
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Served as a central point for event coordination and communication between departments and external vendors. Managed documentation, contract administration, vendor logistics, and built tracking systems to streamline administrative workflows.
Dance Educator & Admin Coord
Joseph Stone Auditorium
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)
Managed class records, data entry, and client communications, including follow-ups to confirm bookings and secure appointments. Executed email and calendar management for educational staff to reduce scheduling conflicts by 25%.
Administrative Assistant
Freelance
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Handled correspondence, filing, and independent calendar management for remote executive workflows. Managed high-volume data entry and daily email management, and coordinated virtual meetings using Zoom and Google Meet.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cape Town
Diploma in Performance Making in Choreography, Performance Making in Choreography
2023 -
Activities and societies: Dean's Lister (6 semesters)
Diploma in Performance Making in Choreography at the University of Cape Town. Earned Academic Honors as a Dean's Lister for 6 semesters.
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