The Meaning Behind the Name
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road.
As someone who is a middle child, an entrepreneur, and a black sheep, I understand the difficulties of feeling alone and overwhelmed by the task of managing a business or a large project. As a result, I wanted to help my fellow black sheep in their quests to make a difference in the world.
Hi, I’m Olivia!
Being a virtual assistant and business owner for the past 2+ years has been a fantastic experience. I have loved meeting and working with incredible people in various industries with unique missions.
I chose to become a virtual assistant because I have a genuine passion for administrative work, and I understand the challenges of juggling multiple roles at work. I aim to help others reduce their stress levels by assisting with organizational strategies, implementing new tools, and offering motivation.
With me by your side, you will accomplish more while enjoying your work day! To see what I can do for you, check out my services!
A few fun facts:
I love traveling
I have 3 cats: Bacardi, Groot, and Hailey
I’m a born and raised Floridian
Education, Experiences, and Certifications
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
University of Florida · 2013 - 2016
Specialization in Equine Science
Minors in Extension Education and Management and Sales in Agribusiness
Master of Science (MS), Agronomy
University of Florida · 2016-2017 (Incomplete with 24 credits completed)
Specialization in Weed Science
My research involved optimizing glyphosate rates for the control of weedy grasses in bermudagrass hayfields.
In college, I worked at the equine, dairy, and beef research units. Above, you can see me with one of our research geldings during an evening feed at the Equine Science Center.
I’m a horse girl through and through, but the dairy and beef cattle quickly stole my heart, especially Ms. 8379. She always knew how to pose for the camera.
During my one-year stint in graduate school, I lived and worked at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona, Florida. My introduction to weed science involved harvesting perennial peanut and removing weeds from the collected samples.
Grad school taught me a great deal about research and scientific writing. I greatly appreciated the opportunity but found myself more excited about the animals I encountered on research trips than my thesis. It was a difficult decision to leave my program, but years later, I’m still confident it was the right move for me.
Professional Experiences
Remote Assistance
Black Sheep Digital, LLC · 2021 - present
BELAY Solutions · 2022 - present
4-H Program Assistant · 2020 - present
Upwork · 2020 - present
Books
Proofreader/Copyeditor · 2020 - present
Beta reader/ARC team member · 2020 - present
Library Clerk · 2020 - 2021
Nonprofits
Florida 4-H · 2015 - present
Arizona Coalition for Military Families · 2022 - 2023
Friends of the Library Indian River County · 2020 - 2021
Certifications
Virtual Assistance
BELAY The Ultimate Virtual Assistant Master Class: Essentials · February 2023
Editing
Edit Republic High-Level Proofreading and Copyediting Pro · October 2022
Youth and Animal Ethics
Certified Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop Trainer · July 2021
Business, Design, and Technology
HubSpot Academy SEO Certification · March 2021
The Bucketlist Bombshells Academy Work Online and Travel the World Course · July 2020
Bucketlist Bombshells Academy Tech Skills Course · July 2020
Bucketlist Bombshells Academy Design Skills Course · July 2020
As a result of my education and experiences, I have a complete toolkit of skills and numerous services to fit your needs.
Check out my portfolio to see how I’ve used and improved my skills!
Learn More in the Blog
Let’s Connect!
Working from home sounds like the ultimate dream come true, right? There are definitely benefits to working from home, such as taking Zoom calls while in PJ pants, eating snacks whenever you want, and playing with your pets while working. Despite the benefits, working from home can turn out to be a bit of a struggle.