Be the Ultimate Assistant: A celebrity assistant's secrets to working with any high-powered employer
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0976326817 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 174 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Buy Five Copies of This Book!" according to Dyana C. Robenalt. I kept seeing Bonnie Low-Kramen's comments on LinkedIn forums and based on the wisdom she shared there, I decided to investigate her book. As Estate Managers working with high net worth and celebrities, we are frequently placed in "assistant” roles and in actuality, we have to be a "jack-of-all-trades". I bought her book becaus. Vital Resource for Assistants After working with the same wonderful CEO for fourteen years, my EA role evolved into an Office Manager position partnering with many chiefs, and I wanted to ensure that my skills and perspective developed with the role. A colleague recommended The Ultimate Assistant to me and as my future dream job is to be a PA in private industry,. "A Page Turner and Indispensible Resource" according to Jeanne Nelson. I bought Ms. Low-Kramen's book after being drawn to her solid advice to assistants on LinkedIn forums. I was not disappointed. "Be The Ultimate Assistant" is a must-have guide for all celebrity assistants, but especially for those who are aspiring to the role. The book includes enjoyable, amusing and eye-opening stories that provide
The first is that this work is frequently misunderstood and has been subject to warped misconceptions by the media. Are you so inclined? Ultimate assistants are like that, and I am privileged to know quite a few, including some whose experiences are in the book. 5th Edition release date August, 2011 Foreword by Olympia Dukakis. I don't always succeed, but this is what I try to do. Skills & Qualities Needed for the Job. Stories & quotes from assistants. In fact, I strive to be an ultimate assistant, someone who seeks excellence and improvement - not just on some days, but every day. Enlightening and entertaining, this book is filled with true stories and lessons from author Bonnie Low-Kramen's 25+ years working with Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis. The second is that there are too few resources for assistants, and certainly not only those who work for celebrities. Public S
. It is the only organization of it s kind on the East Coast. She is a guest speaker at assistant conferences in throughout the US, Canada and the UK. Low-Kramen's work with Olympia Dukakis has included close involvement with the Academy Award win for Moonstruck, the 1988 presidential campaign of Michael D
It defines all the skills you'll need to be successful, gives a historical and future look at the profession, and includes humorous anecdotes that will keep you entertained. The author's realistic approach can inspire those who were meant to be a successful professional assistant. The paradox is that it is both an instruction manual and a page turner. Not only did I discover an author who has undeniable expertise, but one with a sense of purpose to help others succeed in this extremely competitive area. Any individual who interacts with high-powered people - or wants to - will truly benefit from the information that Bonnie shares in this book. --Hope R