Wanderful Academy

Let’s fast forward a few months from now…

You have decided you’re going to be a Virtual Assistant
You chose the services you want to offer
You created your website and…

You see a Freedom Call come in.
And another one.
And another one.

So many people want to hire you.
5 signed clients later, you realize that everything you’ve built is allowing you one MAJOR THING.

FREEDOM.
That kind of freedom where you don’t have to worry about rushing into work– you can eat your breakfast, journal, look out the window, and you have nowhere to be than exactly where you are.

Here’s the truth– becoming a Virtual Assistant has changed my life. I have way more freedom and I make more now than I did when I worked for a boss.

It’s allowed me to change the lives of SO MANY.
It’s allowed me to go shopping with my best friend during ‘office hours’.
It’s allowed me to end my workday at 3 pm and read in the sun.
It’s allowed me to go on a road trip with my dad.

Simply put…

It’s allowed me freedom.

I’ll never forget I chose to start my own business.
I had so many doubts.
I had no idea how to start my own business.
What got me to the other side of those doubts?

I chose myself!
I made the decision that I can do what makes me happy.
That I can wake up with so much energy every morning. That I can work from home, having slow mornings reading at my kitchen table. That I can go on a workation. 

All without having to change me. 
All without having to be more of an extrovert.

Becoming a Virtual Assistant was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and changed my life.
And I want that also for you.

But you don’t have to do it alone, babe. I didn’t when I started my VA business. I had help because I had no idea. So let me be there for you. I created the Wolfpack Membership with lessons on everything Virtual Assistant, a community where you can ask me all your questions, bi-weekly Q&A sessions via Zoom, and monthly training sessions via Zoom. 

Are you thinking HELL YESSSS I want this? DM me

VA educator & guide

Wanderful Assistant

Your online business support.
Let your business grow!

You can grow your business while I take care of the ‘boring’ stuff. 

Setting up and updating your online courses.
Adjusting your website.
Setting up your email marketing system and planning your email marketing.
Planning all your social media communications.
Setting up your webinars and challenges.

Virtual Assistant

WePayPeople NV

- volledige personeelsadministratie, zoals onder andere aanmeldingen, opstellen van contracten, uitbetalingen, ziekmeldingen en uit dienstmeldingen.
- adviesfunctie voor klanten 
- contactpersoon medewerkers
- verbeteren processen en inwerktraject

Payroll Consultant

DEKRA

- maken van analyses en rapportages in o.a. Excel voor de klant
- alle administratieve handelingen ten behoeve van het verkopen van ex-verhuurauto’s, zoals o.a. taxaties verwerken, buy back facturen controleren en bestelbonnen maken
- ontwikkelen en coördineren van maandelijkse marketing acties
- testen van nieuwe software

Medewerker Remarketing en Fleet Operations

Randstad Payroll Solutions

- alle administratieve handelingen ten behoeve van mensen met een contract maar geen opdracht.
- rapportages en analyses
- jobsearchen 
- adviesfunctie voor collega’s en (hoger) management
- schrijven van processen

Consultant herplaatsing en bemiddeling

Holland International Reisbureau Opmeer

- verkopen van volledige reizen zowel via telefoon, mail als face-to-face 
- verzorgen van extra’s zoals visa’s, huurauto’s en excursies
- alle administratieve handelingen ten behoeve van het verkopen van een reis 
- planner

Daarnaast ben ik mee geweest met diverse studiereizen. Deze studiereizen gingen oa naar Vietnam, Griekenland, Zuid-Afrika en Zweden.

Reisadviseur

P/flex: the payroll company of Randstad

- volledige personeelsadministratie, zoals onder andere aanmeldingen, opstellen van contracten, uitbetalingen, ziekmeldingen en uit dienstmeldingen. 
- adviesfunctie voor klanten en collega’s 
- contactpersoon klanten

Medewerker Account Support

Jan Doets America Tours

- analyseren van contracten
- calculeren van zomer- en winter brochures
- verkopen van reizen

Junior Product Manager

Let’s fast forward a few months from now…

You have decided you’re going to be a Virtual Assistant
You chose the services you want to offer
You created your website and…

You see a Discovery Call come in.
And another one.
And another one.

So many people want to hire you.
5 signed clients later, you realize that everything you’ve built is allowing you one MAJOR THING.

FREEDOM.
That kind of freedom where you don’t have to worry about rushing into work– you can eat your breakfast, journal, look out the window, and you have nowhere to be than exactly where you are.

Here’s the truth– becoming a Virtual Assistant has changed my life. I have way more freedom and I make more now than I did when I worked for a boss.

It’s allowed me to change the lives of SO MANY.
It’s allowed me to go shopping with my best friend during ‘office hours’.
It’s allowed me to end my workday at 3 pm and read in the sun.
It’s allowed me to go on a road trip with my dad.

Simply put…

It’s allowed me freedom.

I’ll never forget I chose to start my own business.
I had so many doubts.
I had no idea how to start my own business.
What got me to the other side of those doubts?

I chose myself!
I made the decision that I can do what makes me happy.
That I can wake up with so much energy every morning. That I can work from home, having slow mornings reading at my kitchen table. That I can go on a workation. 

All without having to change me. 
All without having to be more of an extrovert.

Becoming a Virtual Assistant was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and changed my life.
And I want that also for you.

But you don’t have to do it alone, babe. I didn’t when I started my VA business. I had help because I had no idea. So let me be there for you. 

Work with me:

🐺Wolfpack Membership: Become a successful Virtual Assistant without having to change one thing about yourself. Community– being in a community is so powerful! We learn from each other. Get inspiration from each other. So we all can thrive as VAs. Training– take my 6 years of experience and do the same thing in one. Resources– Video lessons & Fillable Templates, Worksheets, and Guides are available to you 24/7

✨Find Your Magic as a VA: this mini-course helps you find your magic. By finding your MAGIC you attract clients without having to change one thing about yourself.

🔥1:1 coaching: accelerate creating your life of freedom. Get 12 bi-weekly 1-hr Zoom calls,
Chat support Monday-Friday, and 6 months' access to the Wolfpack Membership.

Are you feeling a HELL YESSSS? DM me or email me via marit@wanderfulacademy.com

Marit Verlaat

Yukon West Defense Technologies, LLC

Vice President Operations

JRA Solutions LLC

Owner and founder of SDB owned company.  Lead business development, logistics and operations professionals providing strategic planning, pipeline development, opportunity analysis, M&A identification & qualification, capture management, program management, supply, marketing, proposal management, sales, project management, estimating, proposal development and corporate restructurings for select commercial, tribal and governmental clientele.  
▪	Increased client revenues by 40% in 4 months by securing largest construction contract in company history.
▪	Lead company to 2 years of net profitability with 40% growth in the second year.
▪	45%-win rate for proposals submitted for clients with no bids being found non-compliant and all service and supply contracts within 10% of winning bid and construction contracts within 20% of winning bid.

Arctic Tundra Supply & Services, LLC

Partial owner and manager of SDVOSB/SDB start-up pursuing work in Construction, Supply and Professional Services.  Duties including Project management, capture management, P&L oversight, pipeline development, estimating, proposal development, marketing, proposal management and logistics management. 

▪	Secured several million dollars in competitive and negotiated federally funded contracts 
▪	Researched prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursued leads and followed through to contract award.
▪	Identified market strategies.
▪	Maintained relationships with current clients and identified new prospects.
▪	Stayed abreast of industry developments .
▪	Formed successful partnerships.

Vice President of Business Development

TOGHOTTHELE CORPORATION

An Alaska Native Corporation formed under Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) whose mission is to insure profitability and stewardship of their lands for the current and future generations. Created and led the strategic implementation of the Business Plan through dedicated capture efforts, restructuring and aggressive business development efforts.  Held full P&L responsibility for a 10M dollar a year annual budget including over 50 employees.  Targeted Federal and Commercial markets in Construction, Oil Field Support Services, Manufacturing and IT sectors. 

▪	Tripled company revenues by turning around failing Gravel and Timber legacy businesses , developed new company interests in Vertical Construction and Manufacturing creating net profitability in 1.5 years and surpassing revenue goals 1.5 years ahead of schedule while staying within approved budget.
•	Hit highest revenues in company history through competitive and direct award contracts while exceeding corporate goals of shareholder hire and employee satisfaction. 
•	Quadrupled cash reserves  by increasing revenues and switching investment firms while improving key financial ratios including debt to equity, current, quick, return on equity and net profit margin.

Maniilaq Services, LLC

Maniilaq Services, an 8(a) HUBZone company, providing construction and services to government, commercial, and industrial sectors with resources and management skills to direct large-scale projects. Responsible for managing proposals and business development to secure new business.

▪	Lead successful Capture effort to secure a $45M Air Force base operations 8(a) contract.
▪	Increased operational efficiency and process quality through spearheading the purchase and implementation of ISO Registered Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Earned Asset Management (EAM) System.
▪	Decreased estimated implementation cost of CMMS and EAM system by 30% through effective planning, oversight and contract negotiations.

Business Development Manager

Yulista Holding LLC

Yulista, a 500M dollar a year company is an industry leader in the modernization and service life extension of rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft, ranging in engineering and manufacturing; maintenance and modifications; integrated logistics support and training solutions as well as provider of base and range operations. In newly formed position, responsible for creating a long-term strategic focus through the development of a five-year opportunity pipeline and implemented a diverse growth strategy by identifying acquisition targets in relevant markets.

▪	Lead successful Capture effort to secure a $45M Air Force base operations 8(a) contract.
▪	Increased operational efficiency and process quality through spearheading the purchase and implementation of ISO Registered Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Earned Asset Management (EAM) System.
▪	Decreased estimated implementation cost of CMMS and EAM system by 30% through effective planning, oversight and contract negotiations.

Senior Capture Manager, Base Operations

Clear Stream LLC

Start-up joint venture providing security guards, helicopter services, paramedics, medical supplies and medical clinics to remote sites   , generating revenue of $7M     annually.  Responsible for managing the P&L, project over-site and management of 50 employees.  Lead business development for Federal and Commercial opportunities in the construction, staffing, medical support and security markets.

▪	Increased company revenues 20% through effective negotiations that increased scope of work for medical services.
▪	Secured $3M in funding for corporate acquisitions by forging key relationships with banking and select brokers.
▪	Secured Board support for three-year strategic plan, including a three-year opportunity pipeline, through rigorous analysis of growth and risk mitigation strategies.

Business Manager

Chugach Alaska Corporation

An 8(a) certified provider, doing 1B a year in annual revenues and an exemplary business services in areas of base operations and facility maintenance, general construction, IT, engineering and construction management. Oversaw pursuit of company-identified opportunities, identified opportunities and provided capture services during lead qualification, proposal development, contract award, and startup.  

•	$100 million in competitive and sole-source contracts from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and NASA 
        secured by developing and implementing effective capture strategies.
•	Secured approval from senior executive leadership for bidding numerous opportunities.
•	60%-win record achieved through rigorous opportunity analysis, including identifying target price, 
        company discriminators, effective subcontractor selection, client hot buttons, mitigation plans, and 
        win themes.

Capture Manager

I am a Senior leader who has found success in building deep customer relationships throughout a variety of industries, such as Construction, Base Operations, IT, and Engineering.

I began my career as a paralegal in a successful oil & gas company, Doyon Limited, located in my hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska.  While assisting one of our subsidiary companies on a business development project I quickly discovered that building and turning around businesses is what I truly enjoy. 

Prior to and after earning my MBA and with the blessing of great mentors early and throughout my career I was able to use my expertise in data mining, market research and relationship building to acquire competitive and direct award contracts ranging from 100K to 150M with commercial and governmental clientele. 

I have held a number of Business Development and Executive Management roles with 8(a), HUBZone and other companies ranging from $2M to 1B in revenues.  I have maintained good relationships with my past employers and clients and consider many of their boards and senior leaders friends to this day.

I’m currently the President and founder of JRA Solutions, LLC where I lead a group of seasoned consultants with backgrounds ranging from 3 star generals to Harvard graduates. We provide strategic planning, pipeline development, project management, M&A identification and analysis and other business development services to a select group of commercial, tribal and government clientele.  I also serve as the Vice President of Business Development for Arctic Tundra Supply & Services, LLC, an SDVOSB company specializing in Construction, Logistics and Project Management.  My successive roles have allowed me to leverage my empathy and client loyalty while managing projects and delivering impactful business development strategies.

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