Team Member Ready for Placement

Marie holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and brings with her a solid foundation in both administrative and creative work. She enjoys reading fiction books, photography, and watching series, and shares her home with six cats. Marie also has a strong appreciation for music, particularly pop, K-pop, and indie. With prior experience as a freelance virtual assistant and a keen interest in digital content, she is well-equipped to take on a dynamic support role in the Australian real estate industry.

Onboarding Training and Assessment
At Affordable Staff, we aim for each team member to possess a robust understanding of administrative tasks but also have a deep appreciation and comprehension of Australian business practices and cultural nuances, ensuring they are exceptionally well-prepared to support their clients effectively. While this training starts with real estate, the skills acquired provide a comprehensive overview of general admin competencies, ensuring that trainees are versatile and capable of supporting a wide range of administrative tasks.

Affordable Staff understands that residential tenancy agreements vary by state, our basic training covers general principles across different locations in Australia, and we emphasise the importance of client-specific training to address unique requirements.

She is equipped with specialised knowledge and skills tailored to the Australian real estate industry. Her training began with an introduction to the fundamentals of real estate in Australia, including viewing videos and reading articles to understand the market’s nuances. Practical exercises like processing property management tasks like invoices, lease agreements, and routine inspections are central to the curriculum.

These exercises familiarise Marie with common real estate procedures and hone their data entry and organisational skills, which are crucial for maintaining accurate records and managing properties efficiently.

Affordable Staff Tools Training
Tools training is an integral part of the General Admin training program, ensuring our team members gain proficiency in essential software used in day-to-day operations. Our team members were introduced to LastPass for password management, Outlook for email and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual communication, OneDrive for file management, and Trello for project management.

Each session combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on activities, allowing her to apply the learnings immediately. Marie is knowledgeable on how to securely manage passwords, organise and categorise emails, capture and share visual content, track work time and productivity, conduct and manage virtual meetings, handle cloud storage, and manage projects effectively.

Additionally, time permitting, Marie and all team members receive an overview of property management tools like Property Tree, Property Me, Console, DocHub, FileSmart, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, Console Gateway, 1Form, Inspection Manager, REST Professional, Palace, Maintenance Manager, Realworks, and CoreLogic.

This comprehensive approach ensures she is well-equipped to handle a variety of tools, leading to increased efficiency and task productivity.

Additional Tools Proficiency
Before our onboarding training, Marie has been identified as proficient with the following tools and software:

• Advanced: Canva, Word, PowerPoint
• Practical Application: WordPress, Small PDF, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, Forms
• Limited Experience: Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Small PDF, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint
• Basic Knowledge: Pixlr, Blender, Procreate, Google Fonts

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

Marie has built a well-rounded background through her academic training and freelance work. She completed internships in both community and hospital pharmacies, where she developed strong attention to detail and practiced handling sensitive information with care. She later worked as a freelance virtual assistant for 1 year and 4 months, supporting a chiropractic clinic with a variety of tasks. Key skills and tasks include:

• Writing informative blog articles
• Searching for relevant keywords to help articles rank better online
• Updating and improving website content using a publishing platform
• Sending emails to potential partners and contacts
• Reviewing and improving written content using grammar and writing tools
• Making reports and visual presentations
• Keeping client records organised using spreadsheets and documents
• Recording and sharing video guides for tasks
• Communicating with her client and team using messaging tools
• Responding to emails and helping connect the client with potential collaborators

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency
She demonstrates a strong analytical and rational mindset, allowing her to process new information efficiently. She is a diligent and conscientious worker who follows instructions with ease and requires minimal supervision. Marie is highly organised, communicates clearly both in writing and verbally, and shows consistency and focus in her work. She occasionally made small typo errors during her initial tasks, but has since shown steady improvement and attention to detail.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics
She carries a warm and pleasant demeanor, complemented by a cheerful and attentive attitude. She is alert, sharp, and keen to take responsibility. Her brilliance, efficiency, and resourcefulness stand out in her work, and she consistently demonstrates enthusiasm and refinement in her approach. She is friendly and cooperative, making her a pleasure to work with in team environments.

Suitability
She is greatly suitable for any general real estate, property management, or general administrative position, as well as for voice roles, basic social media, and basic video editing.

Why Marie is Suitable for the Role
She brings a unique blend of creative and administrative skills, making her an excellent fit for a real estate admin role. Her background as a virtual assistant reflects her adaptability, reliability, and professionalism, while her ability to optimise workflows, produce quality content, and manage communication tasks ensures she can support a variety of client needs. With her proactive attitude, strong organisational skills, and positive personality, Marie is well-positioned to thrive in a dynamic support role.