It is a pleasure to provide a testimonial to your work for me for some 25 years, first as a PA for 15 years and then, as I believe I must now call it, as a Virtual PA. I do so in the hope that some other busy executive may find the competent, cheerful help that I have enjoyed. When you were a full-time 'visible' PA I found you invaluable in that role, freeing me from much that I could not encompass personally. Your photographic memory, your understanding of the 'ethos' of the matter in hand and, above all, your efficiency meant that I could safely leave you to look after my concerns when I was away on my many travels. Then, when you became 'virtual', I could - and did - leave safely with you the intricacies of handling electronic communications in such a way that my correspondents felt they were still in touch with me direct. Whether visible or invisible, your cheerful support and assistance were and are quite exceptional and for that I am really grateful.
Norman Brown FCIS FSCA, (Retired) Secretary, Radstock (Eccleston Hall) Trust and General Secretary, Scripture Gift Mission Inc
Janet is a wonderful asset to my business, with her winsome way with people and rigour in getting the job done!
Matt Bird, Director, Make It* Happen
Thank you for all your support this year: helping me to arrange three major celebration events, managing the publicity, enquiries, bookings and participant relations for our major fundraising challenge, and providing unfailingly efficient and professional administrative support on these and other projects. On top of all this, you have presented superbly "supporter-friendly" communications to the supporters you have dealt with. You have been a huge asset, and I am deeply grateful for all you have done. I think you have provided a far more professional and efficient service than I could have obtained by paying more for a full-time person to work in the office. You really do add huge value to representing us as an excellent Christian organization. Thank you!
Paul Jones, Supporter Relations & Fundraising Manager, Release International
Janet supported both my VA and coaching businesses whilst I was away on holiday over a three week period. For the first time in four years of running my own business I completely forgot about work! Janet covered my work superbly - dealing with my clients with both efficiency and care. She fully "understood" the nature of my work and represented me perfectly. I can't wait to hand over to her next time I'm out of the office...she's a treasure!
Kate Bacon, Director, KateBacon.Com
Thank you so much for all your hard work...it all looks a model of elegant efficiency and from what I've seen of your correspondence with my colleagues, you struck exactly the right note and everybody feels looked after.
David Lewis, David Lewis Cartoons
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you personally for the work you did for me while I was on holiday. I felt in very safe hands and it was great to relax, knowing that my business was being looked after in my absence. Thank you for all your excellent attention to detail; I was very pleased with the professional way you dealt with my clients and it was great to come home to everything in such good order.
Jacqui Lofthouse, The Writing Coach
I have been absolutely delighted with all you have done this week - thank you VERY much.
Caroline Harvey, Inspire Beyond
Janet was my PA for nearly six years while I was Ministry Director at MasterSun Christian holidays. She has worked hard to keep her administrative skills up-to-date and relevant; her considerable business experience complements her skill set; her flexibility and attention to detail instil confidence in others and her professionalism and loyalty are also valuable assets. When you add in Janet's warm personality and cheerful disposition it becomes apparent that anyone who has the opportunity to engage her PA services will simply have the best.
Gordon Miller, Former Ministry Director, MasterSun & MasterSki Holidays
You were a fantastic asset, and great to work with!
David Anns, Former Manager, The Bethany Children's Trust
You've done a great job getting the family of SGM together today...Thanks for the flawless organisation...The expert organiser - a great job as always...Well done Jan, you've done it again - fantastic...Thank you, Jan, for organising everything; it was a totally lovely evening. Couldn't believe all the people that you had managed to find...
Former colleagues from SGM: 2009 Reunion
You have been a dear friend, with fun as well as sheer efficiency, a total professional but with grace! It has been a delight to talk with you and to know that you understand precisely the point(s) being made every time. You have gone the extra mile - extra ten miles! - to help us have everything we needed...
Rt Revd Michael Baughen and Mrs Myrtle Baughen, Surrey
You have such ability as a caring and thoughtful administrator/organiser and this will be greatly missed…I have valued your friendship, help and advice - and laughs we have had over the phone! - as I am sure many others have too.
Rt Revd Michael Whinney, Interim Bishop of Birmingham 2006
I want to say that you have been marvellous and, in addition to a thoroughly professional PA, you have brought to the role a wonderful Christian grace and friendliness, so helpful when seeking to support us as ministry leaders.
Revd Dr Graham Holliday, Senior Pastor, Beulah Baptist Church, East Sussex
Although we have never met, your cheery disposition has always made our contact both enjoyable and productive. You will be a great loss…we only wish that all the organisations we deal with had a Janet Walker at the other end of the phone.
Bryan Mason (European Director: Church Sports and Recreation Ministers) and Judith Mason, North Yorkshire
You have been inundated from all sides with demands for your attention but you have made us feel as though we were the only people you were concerned for. You have supported us through life experiences such as bereavement in a way that we have felt equipped to go and minister to others.
Pete Winmill (Mission Development: Causeway Prospects) and Christine Winmill, Hertfordshire