Who is behind AVAC? Two well-grounded Virtual Assistants of long-standing in Australia.
Kathie M. Thomas began her home based secretarial business in March 1994. Eighteen months later the internet entered the business scene in Australia and Kathie founded the first homebased network of virtual workers (now known as Virtual Assistants) in Australia.
Today that network, known as “A Clayton’s Secretary” spreads into 18 countries and services clients worldwide.
Kathie is well known for her passion for the Virtual Assistant industry, writes the popular VA Blog and speaks at teleseminars, webinars and conferences both in Australia and overseas.
Kathie has accreditations in the VA industry and is also a multiple award winner for her efforts in the VA industry and home based businesses. Her most recent achievements are nominations for “Australian of the Year” in both 2008 and 2009. She is also listed in the 2009 edition of “Who’s Who of Australian Women“.
Kathie is one of the founding steering committee members for OIVAC (Online Internationals Virtual Assistants Convention) and is a moderator on the Virtual Assistants International Group (VAIG).
Anita Kilkenny owner of AKA Virtual PA was originally established in January 1994, however it wasn’t until 2000 that Anita became a full-time (part time really) VA. With a Bachelor of Business Degree (Office Admin) and over 20 years experience in the secretarial and PA field, Anita has extensive experience in the public and private corporate sectors.
In 2002 Anita became one of the first in Australia to be awarded with the post nominal of Accredited Office Professional (AOP) and in 2003 was awarded a Master Virtual Assistant (MVA). Anita also won the 2003 AIOP (Australian Institute of Office Professionals) Award of Excellence. In 2006, Anita received the AIOP President’s Award for Excellence and was nominated for the National Award of Excellence.
Anita was one of the founding steering committee members for OIVAC (Online Internationals Virtual Assistants Convention) and Moderator on Virtual Assistants International Group (VAIG) as well as being a member on various online forums and groups.
We have more VA committee members who are members of the “A Clayton’s Secretary” team and we will add them here very soon.
