Second Desk Solutions
Accessible administrative support designed for artists
QUEER-OWNED | WOMAN-OWNED
Kelly Shrader | Virtual Assistant
I have been working in admin for over five years and am passionate about providing exemplary support while fostering partnerships with independent artists.
Fast facts about me:
I am originally from California and currently live in Seattle, WA
I worked as a photographer’s assistant in my late teens and still enjoy photography as a hobby
I enjoy puzzles, patterns, and finding creative solutions to tricky problems
I have a senior blue nose pit mix named Kobe, who dishes intense side eye and loves to sunbathe
Services
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Book a single hour to get everything sorted at once, or schedule this as a weekly service.
Could include: sorting new emails into appropriate folders; sifting through emails to find the messages that require your immediate attention based on your priorities.
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Book your clients based on your general weekly availability.
Create a list of potential clients’ availability for you to select from then book.
Send appointment reminders to clients and handle any cancellations or reschedules.
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Create goal- or project-oriented excel trackers to keep you moving forward. Can include timeline, action items, overall progress, deadlines, and more.
Pretty much your to-do list if it drank 4 cold brews.
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Set up a weekly / monthly posting schedule.
Post content to your page based on images and/or captions you provide.
Research hashtag engagement based on your desired audience.
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Research hashtag engagement based on your desired audience, then create visuals to communicate this.
Compile metrics on your customers, transactions, hours, anything you have records of, to create visuals that can show you how things are going with your business and potential areas to improve.
Numbers don’t lie, and can be very useful…
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For those who love what they do but not necessarily the part that involves dealing with humans…
I can book, call, and communicate, with your customers in any way that would help.
Second Desk Solutions also offers additional products with your career in mind. Visit our Services page if you are interested in learning how SDS can provide targeted help for your business.
Is Second Desk Solutions the right choice for you?
Many start a business to pursue their dreams, only to struggle with the administrative burdens that follow. I specialize in helping clients save time and money by taking on the admin tasks so they can focus on doing what they love.
If you are a tattoo artist or photographer curious about virtual assistance, I’d love to hear from you! Book a free consultation and see if Second Desk Solutions is right for your business.
A discounted rate is available to clients who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and/or Disabled.