Aries Sta Maria

Aries Sta Maria

$5/hr
General Virtual Assistant
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
28 years old
Location:
Brgy. East Kamias, Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
Experience:
5 years
ARIES STA MARIA β€’- β€’-β€’ 124 K-7th St. Brgy. East Kamias, Quezon City 1102 🌐 https://ariesatlas97.github.io/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiASYT7EU/ Looking for a position in a leading business where I can relate the knowledge gained through my career and working experiences. I firmly believe in the principle of implementing my duties with devotion and strength of mind. I am in search of good career growth opportunities where my aptitude and knowledge could be best subjected and utilized for the advantage of the organization and myself. WORK EXPERIENCE "Self-Employed – Managing Own Business Online Buying and Selling – Gadgets, Motorbikes, and Cars." January 2016 - Present β€’ I have a strong track record in sales and business management, having successfully operated my own venture in selling gadgets, motorcycles, and cars. Through strategic marketing and customer engagement, I consistently achieved profitable sales and grew my business EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Business Management Polytechnic University of the Philippines Secondary Education β€’ ability to drive revenue growth through strategic sales and business development. Quirino Highschool Primary Education Quirino Elementary School SKILLS πŸš€Innovation Skills β€’ Revenue Generation & Business Scaling – Proven experience in scaling a business and achieving high revenue milestones. β€’ High-Performance Sales Execution – Mastery in executing sales strategies that result in significant financial gains. Creative Thinking: Problem identification Entrepreneurial Sales Leadership – Demonstrating the β€’ Strategic Growth & Market Expansion – Expertise in expanding market share, optimizing sales channels, and maximizing profitability. Generating new ideas Design thinking Strategic Innovation: Trend forecasting Business model innovation Product improvement Digital Innovation: Automating processes Using AI tools (like ChatGPT, Zapier, Notion AI) Tech adaptation β€’ Self-Made Success & Business Acumen – Strong understanding of financial management, sales operations, and sustainable business growth. β€’ Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management Successfully negotiated with multiple suppliers to secure competitive pricing and bulk discounts for gadgets, ensuring consistent profit margins. Built strong relationships by maintaining clear communication, timely payments, and providing feedback on product demand. As a result, suppliers prioritized my orders, granted exclusive deals, and ensured a steady supply of highdemand gadgets, allowing me to offer competitive prices and increase customer satisfaction. Soft Skills: Risk-taking Curiosity Growth mindset Critical thinking Virtual Assistant (VA) Skills Core Skills: Email management Calendar and scheduling (Google Calendar, Outlook) Data entry and spreadsheet management (Excel, Google Sheets) Online research File organization (Google Drive, Dropbox) Communication & Soft Skills: Professional communication (email/chat) English grammar & writing Customer service Time management Problem-solving Tech & Tools Knowledge: Canva Trello, Asana, ClickUp (task management) Zoom, Slack, Skype (communication) WordPress (basic updates) Social media tools (Facebook Pages, IG, Buffer) πŸ’Ό Entrepreneur Skills Mindset: Grit and resilience Self-discipline Leadership Vision planning Business Strategy: Sales and marketing Customer relationship Financial literacy Business development Digital Skills: Social media marketing E-commerce platforms (Shopee, Lazada, Shopify) Basic accounting tools (QuickBooks, Wave) Execution: Negotiation Product sourcing Pricing strategies Branding and storytelling πŸ”§ Tech Specialist Company: Intouch CX Work Setup: Remote / Work-from-Home Duration: Oct 2022 – Aug 2024 πŸ“Œ Job Summary: As a Tech Specialist at IntouchCX, you provided frontline technical support to customers or internal users. Your responsibilities included troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues via calls, chat, or ticketing systemsβ€”all while maintaining excellent customer service in a remote environment. πŸ› οΈ Key Responsibilities: Responded to technical support inquiries via phone, chat, and email. Diagnosed and resolved hardware (PCs, headsets, etc.) and software issues (OS, apps, email systems). Handled basic networking problems including Wi-Fi, VPN, IP address conflicts, etc. Provided remote assistance using tools like TeamViewer or AnyDesk. Logged and tracked support tickets using platforms like Zendesk, ServiceNow, or Freshdesk. Escalated complex issues to Level 2 support or engineering when necessary. Delivered technical guidance to users in a clear and simplified manner. Maintained high Customer Satisfaction CSAT scores. Reported recurring bugs or technical issues to development or QA teams. 🧠 Tools & Technologies Used: Ticketing Systems: Zendesk, Freshdesk, ServiceNow Remote Access: TeamViewer, AnyDesk Communication: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams CRM Platforms: Salesforce, HubSpot (depending on client) Knowledge Base Tools: Confluence, Notion 🌟 Skills & Competencies: Strong technical troubleshooting and problemsolving Remote desktop support Clear and professional communication Multitasking with various systems and tools Customer empathy and soft skills Time management and autonomy Knowledge documentation and reporting πŸ† Notable Achievements: Successfully resolved over technical issues with a 98% CSAT average Reduced ticket resolution time by X% through proactive troubleshooting Trained and supported onboarding of new tech agents Recognized for maintaining zero escalation for 3 consecutive months πŸ’» Tech Specialist Skills πŸ”§ Sales Agent 2 Hard Skills: Computer troubleshooting Hardware & software installation Network setup and security Data backup and recovery Operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) Company: St. Peter Life Plan Insurance Programming/Development: HTML/CSS/JavaScript App development basics (Flutter, React Native) Database management (SQL, Firebase) Tools Knowledge: Cloud tools (Google Cloud, AWS basics) Remote support software (TeamViewer, AnyDesk) Cybersecurity basics Soft Skills: Analytical thinking Technical documentation Patience and problem-solving Training others πŸ“ˆ 5. Businessman Skills Core Business Knowledge: Market analysis Business planning Budgeting and finance Legal basics (permits, registration, taxation) Sales & Branding: Pitching products/services Building client trust Product branding Content marketing Leadership & Management: Hiring and managing people Delegation Scaling operations Crisis management Growth-Oriented: Investment and ROI tracking Business systemization Goal setting Customer retention strategies Duration: Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 Work Setup: On-site / Field-based / Remote πŸ“Œ Job Summary: As a Sales Agent 2 at St. Peter Life Plan Insurance, your role focused on educating clients about preneed life plans, assisting them in securing financial protection, and meeting sales targets through direct selling, networking, and referrals. You played a key part in building trust with families by helping them prepare for future life events with dignity and ease. πŸ› οΈ Key Responsibilities: Promoted and sold St. Peter Life Plans, memorial services, and insurance-related products. Conducted client presentations and product orientations. Generated leads through fieldwork, cold calls, online marketing, and referrals. Explained plan benefits, terms, payment options, and coverage to prospective clients. Assisted clients in completing applications and ensured accurate documentation. Followed up on leads, maintained relationships with clients, and provided after-sales support. Met or exceeded individual sales targets and contributed to team goals. Attended sales meetings, training programs, and company events. 🧠 Skills & Competencies: Excellent communication and persuasive selling skills Client relationship management Product knowledge in pre-need insurance and life planning Goal-oriented and self-motivated Basic financial and contract literacy Time management and lead tracking Integrity and professionalism πŸ† Notable Achievements: Closed 30 plan sales in the first 3 months Recognized as Top 10 Agent for Q2 in the local team Maintained a 100% application accuracy rate Consistently hit or exceeded monthly quotas
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