Who is Kathie M. Thomas? 

• Kathie M. Thomas is a successful Virtual Assistant with a 14+ year old practice. She was a VA before the term 'virtual assistant' was in use.

• The founder of VA Network A Clayton's Secretary, established March 1994, she pioneered the Virtual Assistant industry in Australia. Prior to establishing her business she had a background of 20+ years' secretarial/administrative experience in the corporate world, working for CEOs and MDs as well as project groups.

• Kathie has over 20 years' experience with computers and software.

• Kathie also has experience as a trainer and began her business teaching others how to use Microsoft Office products in 1994.

• Kathie has two accreditations in the Virtual Assistant Industry as a Master Virtual Assistant and an Accredited Secretary Online.

• She has been accredited as a Public Speaker through the National Speakers Association in Australia.

• She is also a member of the International Association of Coaching.

• Kathie is a multi-award winner in her own Virtual Assistant business.

• Kathie currently manages a network of virtual assistants with members in 16 countries and is moderator for two well-established VA chat forums totalling over 1,500 virtual assistants members.

• Kathie is a published author of many articles in publications and 4 books on homebased business.

• Kathie is an industry leader who frequently speaks at public seminars and workshops throughout Australia about working virtually, as well as online international seminars and teleconferences.

• Kathie is also a Steering Committee member of the OIVAC and was Master of Ceremonies for the inaugural industry awards presententation at the Convention in 2006.

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"What can I say about Kathie! She's great. Does terrific things for the Virtual Assistant industry and we've worked together closely on the arrangements for the Online International Virtual Assistant Convention (www.oivac.com). She's a great sounding board and very professional." Lyn Prowse-Bishop, MVA, ASO , Owner, Executive Stress

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