Meet Our Team
Helena Parrott
Backed by a 30-year career as an Executive Assistant, Helena founded Virtually Smart Ltd in 2017. Her rich expertise and experience extend to creating and managing effective processes, fostering quality, and driving continuous improvement.
With a solid track record across more than three decades, Helena is the cornerstone of our business, adeptly supporting senior leaders and managing directors. She specialises in ensuring the smooth delivery of business activities across diverse sectors, including engineering, technical consultancies, local government, and finance.
With a solid track record across more than three decades, Helena is the cornerstone of our business, adeptly supporting senior leaders and managing directors. She specialises in ensuring the smooth delivery of business activities across diverse sectors, including engineering, technical consultancies, local government, and finance.
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Anna Stonehouse
Joining our team in 2021, Anna specialises in invoicing and credit control. Ably managing relationships with suppliers and customers alike, she has maintained effective communication and streamlined processes across multiple departments.
Anna has more than 30 years of experience in business administration in diverse industries, from corporate environments to small family-run businesses. Bringing precision, efficiency, and a wealth of expertise to the table, she is a valuable addition to our team.
Anna has more than 30 years of experience in business administration in diverse industries, from corporate environments to small family-run businesses. Bringing precision, efficiency, and a wealth of expertise to the table, she is a valuable addition to our team.
Carina Rutter
As a Project Coordinator, Carina offers invaluable support to teams and project managers throughout all stages. With more than 35 years of experience in administration and PA roles across diverse business sectors.
Since she joined us in 2022, Carina has been a versatile asset with a deep understanding of operational dynamics. Her expertise spans recruitment, education, finance, people development, training, and engineering.
Since she joined us in 2022, Carina has been a versatile asset with a deep understanding of operational dynamics. Her expertise spans recruitment, education, finance, people development, training, and engineering.
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Daniele Morgan-Phillips
New to the Virtually Smart team in 2023, Daniele brings fresh expertise to our team. With a knack for efficiently managing complex diaries and travel arrangements, she has honed her skills while supporting leaders overseeing global teams in previous roles.
Daniele previously worked for a prestigious financial institution, and this experience means she is ideally placed to offer invaluable support to senior Vice Presidents and Project Teams as an Executive Assistant.
Daniele previously worked for a prestigious financial institution, and this experience means she is ideally placed to offer invaluable support to senior Vice Presidents and Project Teams as an Executive Assistant.
Jo Ward
Helping businesses to effectively manage their operations, Jo specialises in developing robust processes and procedures. She joined the Virtually Smart team in 2023 and since then, she has provided ongoing support, including regular reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
With more than 25 years of experience in various Client Support roles, Jo has cultivated a diverse administrative skill set, which enables her to offer comprehensive business support across multiple departments, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the organisation.
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Owen Newton
Owen became a valued member of our team in 2020, offering a comprehensive range of administrative services. His areas of expertise encompass content creation and engagement management, as well as design and branding services such as email signatures, social media banners, and posters.
As well as being proficient in admin, he has the skills and qualifications required to excel in design and social media management. Owen holds diplomas in Art and Fashion, English as a second language teaching, and Digital Business and Marketing.
As well as being proficient in admin, he has the skills and qualifications required to excel in design and social media management. Owen holds diplomas in Art and Fashion, English as a second language teaching, and Digital Business and Marketing.
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