About Maria

Focused.  Loyal.  Systemized. Committed.

These are just some of the words Maria’s clients use to describe her.

As the founder of Elite Virtual Assistance, Maria is a Certified Master Virtual Assistant.  With over 26 years experience in traditional office environments, Maria has supported a range of executives from university presidents, executive vice presidents to NCAA Division I basketball coaches to entrepreneurs. Maria launched Elite VA in 2000 where she provides first-class service and superior support in a virtual environment successfully educating busy executives and entrepreneurs about how to also work virtually.

Maria’s organizational and operational skills, and her ability to create systems for any situation are some of her greatest strengths.   Her ability to develop strong relationships sets her apart from others just interested in getting the task done.  Maria’s clients will also tell you she always goes the extra mile in getting the job completed, doesn’t punch a clock and values absolute loyalty.

Maria is happily married for over 30 years, has two wonderful children of which she is very proud,  Michael and Carolyn and three (Yes, three) Yorkshire Terriers – Sadie, Winnie and Ruby.  The Noveys enjoy watching basketball and football, both professional and collegiate.   March Madness is a fun time in the Novey household!  In addition to sports, Maria and her husband, John, enjoy attending Oldies concerts – 50’s and 60’s artists.  And her kids have also become fans of the music of that era.

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