Seeking remote Virtual Assistant opportunities where I can provide administration, bookkeeping, and scheduling support. Open to part-time or full-time roles, ideally with flexible hours. Looking to work with businesses or entrepreneurs who value reliability, efficiency, and proactive support.
Gemma Dempsey
@gemmadempsey
Virtual Assistant skilled in admin, bookkeeping & scheduling. Reliable, proactive and experienced supporting small businesses remotely.”
What I'm looking for
Career in management, admin, bookkeeping; interests include business, organisation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Day Service Manager
Avista CLG
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Managed two day-service locations, coordinating rosters for teams of 6–28 staff and supporting 35+ service users while producing audited compliance reports and HSE submissions.
Freelance Virtual Assistant
Presswell Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Provide administrative and bookkeeping support for a busy launderette, managing invoicing, supplier accounts, and customer records to maintain accurate financials. Support social media updates and scheduling to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Founder
Minimal Designz
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Founded and operate an online retail business on Shopify and Etsy, handling product development, listings, order processing, and customer communications while managing bookkeeping and marketing.
Social Care Worker Lead
Avista CLG
Apr 2018 - Oct 2023 (5 years 6 months)
Coordinated meetings and maintained client records, organised group sessions and drafted professional reports to improve service delivery across the team.
Support Worker
Avista CLG
Aug 2015 - Apr 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Provided direct support to service users, coordinated individual schedules and maintained accurate client records to ensure continuity of care.
Health Care Assistant
Bluebird Homecare
Feb 2015 - Aug 2015 (6 months)
Delivered frontline care and assisted with daily living tasks while maintaining clear records and supporting handover processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Google AI Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Completed the Google AI Certificate in 2025.
Technological University Dublin
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Leadership and Management in Social Care
BA (Honours) in Leadership and Management in Social Care completed in 2023.
University College Dublin
Professional Diploma, Leadership and Management
Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management completed in 2022.
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care completed in 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Xero
Google Tag Manager
Google Cloud Platform
Cloudflare
Google Docs
Microsoft SharePoint
Shopify
Mailchimp
Gmail
Google Drive
Google Fonts
Google Analytics
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Teams
HubSpot
SagePay
Sage
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
monday.com
TypeScript
Zoom
MailChimp Email Blueprints
Adobe Premiere Pro
Canva
Google Ads
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
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