Hi! I’m Judy Segawa, and I started the career of my dreams in April 2002 after graduating from AssistU’s Virtual Training Program. Admin work has been my passion since I was a kid. Would you believe?....My favorite game was “playing office” and one of my favorite toys was my cousin’s Royal typewriter (the black, clunky one). So not surprisingly, I got my first “secretarial job” at age 12 – when I was elected secretary of my 4-H club! Since then I’ve experienced many of my happiest moments doing admin work and being someone’s invaluable assistant.
Although my BBA degree was in Human Resources, I didn’t pursue a career in that field and instead worked in various admin positions for over 30 years. My positions included:
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Executive Secretary for shopping center management
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Admin Assistant for a real estate developer
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Office Manager for a private duty nursing agency
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Secretary/Bookkeeper for a landscape architectural firm, and
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Assistant Fiscal Officer for a scientific research institute.
In 2000, I left my last corporate job. I was prodded by a deep knowing that I needed to listen to my heart and find something more fulfilling. Yes, I still loved admin work but I longed for a more supportive and appreciative environment in which to utilize my skills. It was not a coincidence that I was led to Cheryl Richardson’s book Take Time for Your Life, which introduced me to Virtual Assistance and AssistU. I was so excited! I knew that having a fulfilling career as a Virtual Assistant was the next step in my life’s journey!
Today, as I look out my window and see the blue skies, hear the birds singing and feel the cool, gentle breeze, I feel so blessed that I’m doing what I love to do from my home office in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’ve lived here all my life, and have worked, played and studied with a multi-ethnic population.
Thus, what I offer my clients is not only what I’ve done professionally, but the totality of who I am. I bring to my practice what I like to consider a “mellow, Island personality” that’s flavored with my other interests. These include Dahn Yoga, ballroom dancing and walking and hiking in the beautiful areas of the island where I commune with nature. Also, for most of my adult life I’ve had a deep interest in holistic well being, alternative healing modalities and spiritual development.
As I journey through life, my desire for my business is to partner with kindred spirits who value wellness, joyful living and personal growth!
Judy Segawa, Virtual Assistant
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