HELLO, I'M
Ashling Cahill
VA Bilingual Services
“helping businesses, individuals & expats remotely
with mutliple administrative services
in French & English,
giving you more hours in the day"
International
Bilingual
Virtual Assistant
(French & English)
ashling@vabilingualservices.com
00 33 (0)6 81 59 39 12
About
Originally from Ireland, I kick-started my career as an International Travel Consultant, proudly attaining my qualifications from IATA/UFTAA in Dublin. Fuelled by an unwavering passion for global exploration and thriving within diverse settings, I made the bold leap by relocating to Paris, France.
For over 25 years, I've gained considerable experience working with high-level executives as a Bilingual Executive PA in Paris. During this time, I've had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed organizations such as Disneyland Paris (leisure), Baker & McKenzie (legal), Deloitte & Touche (tax & legal), Vogue US Magazine (advertising, fashion & press industry), PricewaterhouseCoopers (HR consulting), Herbalife (cosmetics/food supplements), and BNP Paribas (finance).
These enriching experiences have sculpted me into a seasoned professional adept at navigating the complexities of international business environments. Drawing upon my extensive background and diverse skill set, I am poised to deliver unparalleled support in French and English, on a global scale.
WHY HIRE A BILINGUAL VIRTUAL ASSISTANT ?
I can save you time, money, and stress by facilitating or alleviating administrative tasks that you don't have the
capacity to handle. I offer assistance with various office work, general administration, and support with English
and French conversation and documentation.
I provide bilingual assistance, both personal and professional, with proficiency in both French and English. My
services are available to companies and individuals, whether they are based in France, internationally,
or are expatriates considering relocation to or already situated in France.
Say goodbye to holiday pay, social charges, taxes, rental space, and numerous other office overheads. With my services, you pay only for the work you want completed, regardless of the task's size. Enjoy cost-efficiency without compromising on quality.
Why work with me ?
- I have over 25 years experience of working as an executive bilingual PA in Paris France.
- I offer flexible assistance for one-off projects, part-time support, or ongoing collaboration tailored to your needs.
- I provide customizable bilingual services 'à la carte,' tailored to your specific requirements.
- I am well-travelled and available to assist individuals or businesses worldwide.
- I am reliable and committed to completing tasks efficiently and promptly.
- I'm passionate about organization and productivity.
- I am a self-motivated team player with strong communication skills, known for my ability to connect with people.
- I possess an efficient, honest, and discreet approach, coupled with a professional attitude.
Services
Personal Assistance (Tailored support/management of various daily tasks, to fit business, lifestyle, and family requirements)
FRENCH/ENGLISH
Interpretation (language support in meetings & various professional and communication-related tasks)
FRENCH/ENGLISH
Translations / Proofreading (translation of documents from French into English)
FRENCH/ENGLISH
Event Planning / Coordination (locating meeting venues and managing event logistics.
FENCH/ENGLISH
Property Purchase & Management (meet-and-greet, property and guest checks, house visits, and assistance
with buying property in France).
FRENCH/ENGLISH
Expatriate Relocation Assistance (to expatriates with administrative tasks, language barriers, relocation needs)
FRENCH/ENGLISH
Lifestyle Management/Conciergerie (personalized assistance and support to individuals or families to help them better manage their daily lives and achieve a desired balance between work, personal, and leisure activities.
FRENCH/ENGLISH
RATES
Complimentary 30-minute consultation by phone or in person.
Rates for certain projects are negotiable/discussed in advance.
Reduced rates for monthly retainer contracts / longer-term projects.
We offer packages of hours with decreasing rates as follows..
Businesses
1 x day @ €350-€400
Weekly/monthly retainer packages negotiable
Individuals/expatriates
5 x hours = €220-€240
10 x hours = €400-€460
20 x hours = €760-€800
Property Management
Monthly set fee €175+€1/m²
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Guillaume Seiler,
CEO & Co founder, SETTLESWEET
"We worked with Ashling to assist our customers during their real estate viewings. She is very reliable, has good contact with customers and was able to gain their trust. She communicates effectively and is meticulous".
Martin Sulzbacher
Head Designer
LANVIN
"It has been a great experience working with Ashling. I regularly have matters that require urgent translation or flexible help in dealing with administration/authorities in France and Ashling is always on hand, professional and prompt to respond to my requests. I trust her with all of my language requirements.“
Patrick Torrekens
Head of France
ENTERPRISE IRELAND
Benjamin Zerah, CEO, FEELI
"Ashling proved to be very competent and flexible with a hectic schedule as CEO of Feeli. I was able to benefit from a different way of speaking English thanks to the superior quality of the language".
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Mary J East,
Europe Manager,
NISSAN
"Superb support! I contacted Ashling to help me out on some translation support - she was quick to respond and I was immediately reassured by her professional but also friendly manner. She understood my needs and helped me navigate through some complex online and on the phone forums to get the information I needed. Ashling went the extra mile including staying on the phone to authorities until late on a Friday night to help me get the information I needed. I will definitely get in contact with Ashling anytime I need translation help and I strongly recommend her".
"Ashling has supported me in a variety of tasks when my own French language skills were not sufficient. Ashling is now my go to person for bilingual support. Being based in Dubai, it is reassuring for me to know that I have Ashling as reliable support based locally in France with an in depth knowledge of procedures and customs. She is highly communicative, updating me on tasks throughout ! I would highly recommend her services".
Emmanuel de Sain Leger
Founder,
BOOSTER TO SUCCESS
"Ashling has worked with us on a number of team building course translations into English. Her linguistic skills in French and English make her a first-rate collaborator. We also appreciated her rigour, precision and excellent organisation in order to deliver quality texts".
"I had the pleasure of availing of Ashling's services for over 2 years. She tackled the most complex issues around the setup of our new office and solved problems that had dragged on for months. Her determination and result-focus are legendary and brought us great value. She is perfectly bi-lingual French-English. On top of that, she is a fun lady to work with. I would highly recommend Ashling to anyone struggling with French administration, supplier issues and red tape".
