Jo Sardea
Virtual Assistant · HR & Admin Specialist

Helping growing businesses hire faster, run smoother, and stress less

I'm Jo Sardea — a Virtual Assistant with a background in Human Resources and administrative support. I take care of the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on growing your business.

HR & Admin Background 5-Star Rated on Upwork ID Verified
About me

Hi, I'm Jo

"She is a very capable person and a very hard worker."

— Jim P., Verified Client
Background
Human Resources
Upwork Rating
★ 5.0 / 5.0
Availability
Open to clients
Response time
Within 24 hours

I'm a Virtual Assistant with a background in Human Resources and administrative support.

I started in HR, where I learned how to manage people, streamline processes, and keep operations running smoothly. Now I bring those same skills to business owners who need a reliable partner to handle the details — so they can focus on the bigger picture.

Whether it's managing your inbox, organizing your files, coordinating interviews, or keeping your team on track, I show up prepared, proactive, and ready to make your work easier.

One of my past clients originally hired me as a VA — and trusted me enough to take on digital marketing and appointment setting as well. That's the kind of partnership I build with every client I work with.

What I offer

Services

Practical, reliable support for the tasks that keep your business running — so you don't have to do it all alone.

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Administrative Support

  • Email and calendar management
  • Data entry and file organization
  • Document creation and management
  • Task coordination and follow-ups
  • Scheduling and appointment setting
Starting at $7/hr · Flexible packages available
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Recruitment & HR Support

  • Job posting and sourcing
  • Resume screening
  • Interview coordination
  • Candidate communication
  • Onboarding assistance
Starting at $8/hr · Project-based available
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Social Media Management

  • Content planning and scheduling
  • Content calendar creation
  • Basic engagement support
  • Caption writing and organization
Starting at $7/hr · Monthly retainers available
What clients say

Kind words from real clients

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Joanna did a great job on a job which required an independent person who valued accuracy and persistence. Great work!

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I originally hired Joanna to work as a virtual assistant for me. She quickly took on more responsibility and headed up my digital marketing activities and even some of my appointment setting work. She is a very capable person and a very hard worker.

JP
Jim P.
Verified Client · Long-term engagement
My work

Portfolio

Sample systems demonstrating how I organize workflows, manage tasks, and support business operations efficiently.

📊 Task Tracker — April 2026 Task Assignee Due Date Priority Status Send onboarding docs Jo S. Apr 24 🔴 High ✓ Done Schedule client meetings Jo S. Apr 25 🟡 Med → In Prog Update applicant database Jo S. Apr 26 🟢 Low ○ Pending Prepare weekly report Jo S. Apr 28 🔴 High → In Prog 4 tasks · 1 completed · 2 in progress · 1 pending

Spreadsheet Tracker

Organized data management and tracking systems for efficient record-keeping.

Email Management Sample

Email Management

Streamlined inbox system with labels, filters, and folder structure.

📁 Client File System 📂 HR Docs 12 files 📂 Clients 8 folders 📂 Reports 5 files 📂 Templates 9 files 📄 Onboarding_Template_v2.docx Modified: Apr 22 📊 Applicant_Tracker_Q2.xlsx Modified: Apr 20

Data Organization

Clean, structured data systems for efficient workflow and easy retrieval.

📅 Content Calendar — May 2026 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 5 📸 IG Post 6 7 📝 Blog 8 9 🎥 Reel 10 11 12 📸 IG Post 13 💼 LinkedIn 14 15 Today 16 17 18

Content Planner

Social media content calendar and scheduling system for consistent posting.

The difference

Why work with me

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HR & Admin Background

Hands-on experience managing hiring pipelines, onboarding, and daily operations — not just theory.

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Detail-Oriented

I catch what others miss — your processes will be cleaner, more consistent, and less error-prone.

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Reliable & Proactive

I don't wait to be told — I anticipate what's needed and get ahead of it before it becomes a problem.

Efficiency Focused

I build systems that save you time long-term, not just complete one-off tasks.

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Operations & Hiring

One VA who can handle both your daily work and your people processes — no need to hire two people.

Ready to get organized and save time?

Book a Free Discovery Call

Prefer to discuss your needs directly? Let's have a quick, friendly conversation about how I can support your business.

📅 Book a Free Call ✉ Send a Message

No pressure — just a quick conversation to understand your needs.

Get in touch

Let's work together

If you're looking for a reliable Virtual Assistant to support your business operations and recruitment processes, feel free to reach out.

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Email
josardeava@gmail.com
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Response time
Within 24 hours
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Timezone
PHT (UTC+8) · Flexible hours

"She is a very capable person and a very hard worker."

— Jim P., Verified Client

I typically respond within 24 hours.