About

Who is Kathie M. Thomas?

• Kathie M. Thomas is a successful Virtual Assistant with a 16+ year old practice. She was a VA before the term ‘virtual assistant’ was in use.
• The founder of VA Network A Clayton’s Secretary, established March 1994, she pioneered the Virtual Assistant industry in Australia. Prior to establishing her business she had a background of 20+ years’ secretarial/administrative experience in the corporate world, working for CEOs and MDs as well as project groups.
• Kathie has nearly 30 years’ experience with computers and software.
• Kathie also has experience as a trainer and began her business teaching others how to use Microsoft Office products in 1994.
• Kathie has two accreditations in the Virtual Assistant Industry as a Master Virtual Assistant and an Accredited Secretary Online.
• She has been accredited as a Public Speaker through the National Speakers Association in Australia.
• She is also a member of the International Association of Coaching.
• Kathie is a multi-award winner in her own Virtual Assistant business.
• Kathie currently manages a network of virtual assistants with members in 14 countries and is moderator for two well-established VA chat forums totalling over 1,900 virtual assistants members.
• Kathie is a published author of many articles in publications and 4 books on homebased business.
• Kathie is an industry leader who frequently speaks at public seminars and workshops throughout Australia about working virtually, as well as online international seminars and teleconferences.
• Kathie was a founding Steering Committee member of the OIVAC for 3 years and was Master of Ceremonies for the inaugural industry awards presententation at the Convention in 2006.
• Click here for a more detailed bio.
• Click here for IAC profile.