Stacy Brice
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Stacy Brice is an American entrepreneur, and pioneer of the Virtual Assistance profession. She is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Assist University, a Baltimore, Maryland-based organization committed to training, coaching, supporting, and certifying Virtual Assistants.
[edit] History and Philosophy
In 1992, Stacy moved out of a brick-and-mortar business to establish a home-based business, providing travel planning and executive assistance. She subsequently began to formulate her vision of an archetypal administrative assistant; one who would work virtually. In 1996, Stacy became involved with Coach U, and shortly afterward, followed her passion by coaching women to live deeply authentic lives.
In 1997 she formalized the Virtual Assistance profession by creating AssistU– the first organization of any kind for Virtual Assistants (VAs).
AssistU’s Virtual Training Program (VTP1) incorporates a business model based on the feminine aptitude for inclusive support, team work, cooperation, sharing, intuition, and a view to the long-term best interests of everyone involved. AssistU offers two levels of certification2, and a referral service for prospective clients.
[edit] Contributions and Acknowledgments
Brice was awarded the (VACOC) InnoVAtive Award in 2006 and 2007 for her pioneering work and leadership in the field. Recently, VACOC named AssistU as their preferred educational provider.
Stacy is a past member of the Board of Directors of Women's U, as well several other industry-related organizations.
[edit] Brice and AssistU in the Media
A frequent guest on talk radio shows such as Hayhouse Radio and Lifestyle CEO Internet Radio Show, Stacy and AssistU have also been featured on MSNBC©, and written about in numerous on-line and print publications such as the Los Angeles Times3, BusinessWeek, Changing Course.com, and Woman's Day.
Brice has served as the resident virtual work expert for AllExperts.com, OfficePRO magazine, eWorkingWomen.com, and Westaff's "Ask Carmen Courtesy."
External Links
AssistU
Moxie Coach
The Virtual Wire
AllExperts.com
OfficePRO Magazine
eWorkingWomen.com
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