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The private p.a.

THE PRIVATE P.A.

The role of the personal assistant has evolved.  The private pa has become in a sense an extension of the principal they support.  A mind melt occurs, and the private pa assumes superpower capabilities.  Underneath their invisible cape, they possess the super power of prediction, mind-reading, and making things disappear, or inadvertently make things happen for their principal.  The skills set of a private pa has evolved to include household personnel management, curating art, cataloguing wine collections, extensive global travel arrangements and managing itineraries.  The personal pa role has evolved into a 24/7 remote access gatekeeper.

The proactive nature of the private pa what propels things to happen.  Anticipation.  The day begins early and end late, non-traditional working hours.  The personal pa has evolved beyond the calendar management to a level of private concierge.  A liaison.  It is a relationship that embraces the highest level of discretion and trust.  It is a matter of building mastery and resulting in precision.

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Theresa Burden started the private pa to connect principals with assistants.  The relationship of matchmaking the perfect pa to a principal is a critical endeavor.  The position of private pa has not only evolved but has become in a higher demand.

Theresa Burden

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President of Theresa Burden Resources, Shelton

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