Zakiya Smith
Black River,St. Elizabeth
Summary
Diligent, hardworking, and supportive employee committed to delivering exceptional service. 4 years of experience as a virtual assistant, honing skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation. Recognized with consecutive Employee of the Month awards as an appointment setter. Praised by colleagues for fast work pace and creative ideas as a social media manager. Proactive in identifying challenges and contributing to company success. Adaptable and quick to learn new tools and processes, thriving in dynamic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Virtual Assistant
Christine LaCava
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Realtor
- Content Creation & Curation: Designed, created, and scheduled engaging social media posts tailored to target audiences across platforms like Instagram and Facebook
- Scheduling & Calendar Management: Created and managed content calendars to ensure consistent posting schedules aligned with marketing objectives
- Graphic Design Assistance: Utilized tools like Canva to create visually appealing content, including graphics, videos, stories, and promotional materials
- Realtor
Social Media Manager
Ryan Cecil
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Realtor
- Developed social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Created and scheduled content, ensuring alignment with marketing goals
- Engaged with followers, managing comments and messages to build community
- Analyzed performance metrics to optimize content and campaigns
- Managed social media ads, optimizing spend and improving ROI
- Stayed updated on social trends, integrating new features and platforms
- Realtor
Call Center Agent
Rent To Own Services
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Answering inbound and outbound calls for customers and transferring them to credit specialists
Virtual Assistant (Real Estate Appointment Setter)
World Class Virtual Solutions
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Handling cold calling, lead generation, detailed updating of the CRM records, scheduling appointments for clients and investors, and using real estate websites to locate properties
- In this role, I was also promoted to a Shift Lead where I usually oversee the general performances of other virtual assistants by providing feedback to improve in weaker areas and also the management of investor campaigns
Administrative Assistant
Heart Trust NTA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Answered phone calls, scheduled meetings, assisted clients, and performed tasks such as filing, typing, printing, copying, and scanning
Education
University of Technology - Some College
University of Technology
01.2021
St. Elizabeth Technical Evening Institute - 2 CSEC Subjects
St. Elizabeth Technical Evening Institute
01.2019
deCarteret College - undefined
deCarteret College
01.2018
Belmont Academy - 11 CSEC Subjects and a Certificate in Business Studies
Belmont Academy
01.2017
Hampton School - Silver Certificates
Hampton School
01.2014
Black River Preparatory - Honor Roll Certificates
Black River Preparatory
01.2010
Covenant Christian Academy - Academic Awards
Covenant Christian Academy
01.2006
St Theresa Basic School - undefined
St Theresa Basic School
01.2003
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Excellent team-building skills
- Problem-Solving
- Innovative
- Resilience
- Fast Learner
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Slack
- Canva
- Zoom
- Readymode
- Call Tools
- Rei Reply
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Social Media Promotion
- Marketing
Extra-Curricular Activities
Belmont Academy Choir Cheerleading Junior Achievers Literature & Debating Club Girls Guide 4-H Club Campus Elite Member Panthers Business Services (PBS) The George Alleyne Hall CEAC The George Alleyne Hall Dance Group UTECH ECAC Entrepreneurs
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/02/99
- Gender: Female
Position Held
- Class Leader/ Prefect, Black River Preparatory
- Prefect, Belmont Academy, 08/01/16, 05/31/17
- Treasurer, The George Alleyne Hall CEAC, 08/01/19, 05/31/20
- Secretary, The George Alleyne Hall Block G, 08/01/19, 05/31/20
- Shift Lead, World Class Virtual Solutions, 05/01/22, 08/31/22
- Social Media Marketing Manager- Intern, In-Flash-Shipping, Present
Timeline
Social Media Virtual Assistant
Christine LaCava
11.2024 - 01.2025
Social Media Manager
Ryan Cecil
11.2023 - 08.2024
Call Center Agent
Rent To Own Services
02.2023 - 03.2023
Virtual Assistant (Real Estate Appointment Setter)
World Class Virtual Solutions
11.2021 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant
Heart Trust NTA
07.2019 - 08.2019
St. Elizabeth Technical Evening Institute - 2 CSEC Subjects
St. Elizabeth Technical Evening Institute
deCarteret College - undefined
deCarteret College
Belmont Academy - 11 CSEC Subjects and a Certificate in Business Studies
Belmont Academy
Hampton School - Silver Certificates
Hampton School
Black River Preparatory - Honor Roll Certificates
Black River Preparatory
Covenant Christian Academy - Academic Awards
Covenant Christian Academy
St Theresa Basic School - undefined
St Theresa Basic School
University of Technology - Some College
University of Technology
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