Invest in your professional development and maximize your earning power and marketability as a Personal Assistant. If you are the "right arm" to your employer and seeking to step up your game, you are invited to learn from the best. Bonnie Low-Kramen, 25-year assistant to actress Olympia Dukakis, is one of the most respected celebrity assistants and instructors in the country and she is coming to Chicago to teach a 10-hour weekend workshop.

The 2-hour technology segment of the class will be taught by Vickie Sokol Evans who is a former PA and Microsoft Certified Trainer. Vickie is an expert in both PCs and Macs and best of all, she "gets" what we do and the best ways to get it done.

This interactive and fast-paced course will be geared towards PA's, EA's who do personal work, and future PA's of every level-whether you are a seasoned expert looking to perfect your skills or an entry level PA looking to break into the industry. The class is designed to develop and fine-tune the mindset, confidence, and tools needed to succeed with the most demanding employer.

Discussion Topics

• Must-have skills in the workplace of 2012
• Technology Tips for the PA
• Organization, Research & Creative Problem-Solving
• Utilizing Resources & Networking
• Communication & Personal Presentation
• Career Management & the Job Search (Bring your résumé)