Rachel Rasmussen
Rachel Rasmussen -
Owner
Rescue Desk Virtual Assistant Services
849 E. Washington, Suite 204
Madison, WI 53702
Phone:
(608) 358-7991 Introduction:
Sole proprietors, small business owners and independent service providers do it all -- from soup to nuts. But, eventually, you simply can't do it all ... at least not alone. Service and productivity slip, growth is slowed, projects are relegated to the back burner, and you've forgotten what life is like outside the office.
You need an assistant. You need someone who has a vested interest in the success of your business to help relieve the pressure and give you the time you need.
Rescue Desk Virtual Assistant Services allows you to get back to doing what you do best. Having a virtual assistant means having a behind-the-scenes partner whose job it is to take some of the support tasks off your to-do list so you'll have your most important commodity back – your time.
Background:
Rescue Desk is owned and operated by Rachel Rasmussen, a veteran of the media, publishing and communications industry. She uses her skills and experience in writing, editing, desktop publishing, Website content development, communications support and project management to provide assistance to small businesses that have an inspirational vision, but need a little help reaching their full potential. She launched Rescue Desk in early 2008 with one goal in mind: to build a virtual assistance firm that works behind the scenes helping small-business owners and entrepreneurs succeed.
Description of Services:
Anyone who has ever said "I need an assistant!" can utilize the services of Rescue Desk. We are the assistant you need, without the cost or commitment of an employee; because we're "virtual" we work from our own office using our own tools and resources to provide the support our clients need.
We provide assistance by taking on tasks that are creative, administrative and supportive in scope and nature. While not an exclusive list, services generally fall into one (or more) of these categories:
- Executive Support: Special Projects, Research, Administrative tasks, Organizational tasks, Mailings, Paperwork
- Project Management: Working with third-party vendors, Coordinating project details, Researching service providers/vendors, Meeting/event-planning assistance
- Writing and Editing: Website copy, Business writing, Press releases, Proofreading and editing, Marketing communications
- Desktop Publishing: Brochures, Postcards/mailers, Newsletters, Catalogs, Flyers, Marketing pieces
Education:
B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Professional Affiliations:
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Advisory Council (to City of Madison & Madison Chamber)
Madison Area Business Consultants
Wisconsin Virtual Assistant Network (co-founder)
The Business Forum