Welcome to Task Away VA!

A little about us and our story…

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Task Away VA was founded by Maria Dorian who is also a proud mom of four and enjoys her life as an entrepreneur. Apart from owning Task Away VA, she also runs a maid service in The Villages, Florida, and is co founder of Listening Sells. She also enjoys her role on the ZenMaid team as an advisor.

After running a large, successful cleaning service in Austin and selling it at an $840K run rate, she realized that she had gained a wealth of knowledge from her experience and knew that she would like to put that to use, some way, some how. She also realized that she loved the cleaning industry and wasn’t ready to walk away from it just yet.

As a result, in 2017, she decided to help other business owners realize their dreams in their own companies by providing them with their own virtual assistants. In her own business, she used three virtual assistants to handle all sales and scheduling, which allowed her in-house office managers to focus on growth and have the creative freedom (and bandwidth!) to develop rock-solid systems and build loyalty incentives for the cleaning staff.

Fast forward to today, Task Away is a professional group of like-minded virtual assistants who are dedicated to bringing their “A” game each and every day for the clients they serve. One thing many of our clients notice is that it feels like their VA is a part of their company, even if they are working remotely and not “in house”. For countless clients, their VA is a vital and valued team member that they simply can’t do without. It always blesses us to see VAs and clients plan cross-state or even cross-country visits with one another. In many cases, cleaning techs can’t wait to meet the person they talked to on the daily! Many of our clients even offer their VAs sales incentives, just like they would for a normal office admin. Many of the VAs also wear their maid service’s branded t-shirts, jackets, and polos!

A Task Away virtual assistant can serve you regardless of what industry you’re in or what company size you are.

“We’re here to meet you where you’re at in your business journey. Thank you for giving me and the entire Task Away your trust. The responsibility isn’t lost on me; we’re here to help.”

- Maria Dorian

Meet the internal team

Meet the talented professionals who make up the heart of Task Away. These dedicated team members, along with your assigned VA, will ensure your Task Away experience is seamless and support your continued business success.

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Abigail

Abigail’s journey to becoming a Virtual Assistant was an unexpected one. While working in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, she decided to redirect her career, and in order to prioritize the safety of her and her family, she decided to work from home. She’s been a VA since 2021; four years later, she’s discovered how much she loves it. Abigail excels at creating organizational systems and workflows, and she’s passionate about maintaining and optimizing them to help her clients thrive. One of her proudest professional achievements has been the systems and workflows she’s developed for her current client. Reflecting on where they started together four years ago and seeing how organized everything is now brings her immense satisfaction. Abigail’s down-to-earth, empathetic, and understanding nature allows her to build strong and meaningful connections with clients and colleagues.

With a student mentality, Abigail is always eager to learn new skills. She’s currently working towards earning certifications as a Workflow Specialist and in Microsoft Excel, striving to grow both personally and professionally. Her creative approach to organization is one of her biggest superpowers–she loves color-coding, designing visually appealing documents, and ensuring everything is easy to follow and understand. Outside of work, you can find her exploring restaurants, attending concerts, or binge-watching her favorite TV shows. A fun fact about Abigail: She’s the comic relief in any group. She hates seeing others uncomfortable and will go out of her way to make people laugh and feel included.

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Stephanie

Stephanie is known for her lighthearted humor and the ability to brighten any situation, especially when things get tense. Besides her upbeat personality, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and skills to her role as a Virtual Assistant at Task Away. Before joining Task Away, she worked from home for another company for quite a while and when that contract ended, she jumped at the chance to join Task Away as a VA. She absolutely shines in customer service – it’s what she’s best at! Stephanie truly excels in connecting with others and providing exceptional support. Her soft skills like empathy and communication are some of the reasons people love working with her. But what really sets her apart is her trustworthiness. It’s a rare quality, and its one that people appreciate most about her. Stephanie’s communication skills, both written and verbal, are top-knotch.

The best part of being a VA, for Stephanie, is building real connections with people virtually. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. As for her work superpowers? Dependability and organization, hands down. Everything’s always on track when Stephanie’s involved! Her personality is funny, compassionate, and with just a sprinkle of sarcasm. When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her hanging out with her husband and dog. She also loves indoor plants, even trying her hand at vegetable gardening. Her biggest superpower outside of work is being the rock for her family, because when it comes to personal achievement, nothing tops her family. They’re her greatest pride and joy!

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LaSonya

LaSonya has been an integral part of Task Away for over three years, serving as our Placement Coordinator. In this role, she specializes in matching virtual assistants with clients and small business owners, ensuring successful and lasting partnerships. Her standout strengths lie in communication and customer service, skills that have consistently made her a trusted and approachable point of contact for both clients and VAs. In addition to her work at Task Away, LaSonya is also a proud small business owner, running her own cleaning business. Her firsthand experience gives her unique insight into the needs and challenges faced by many of our clients. Over the years, LaSonya has collaborated with a wide range of virtual assistants and clients, gaining valuable knowledge and building strong relationships along the way.

She’s known for her fun, laid-back personality and her ability to bring a sense of calm to everything she does. Outside of work, LaSonya enjoys relaxing with music, unwinding on her patio in the evenings, and taking spontaneous weekend getaways to the beach. She also loves cake decorating. But above all, her greatest pride and joy is her role as a mother and grandmother–her true superpower.

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Heather

With over four years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, Heather brings a strong dedication to helping clients succeed while maintaining a balanced and fulfilling personal life. At the heart of why she became a VA, is the flexibility she has to be involved in her children’s lives while also striving her best to positively impact her clients’ business. Heather is skilled in organization and time management, excelling at multitasking and keeping everything running smoothly to ensure deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently.

A standout moment in her career was achieving her greatest professional success in May 2024, when she closed over 30 sales in a single month—an achievement that reinforced her commitment to excellence. Her approach is always client-focused, listening closely to their needs and providing the best support and solutions tailored to their unique situation. Balancing multiple responsibilities—whether handling client needs or caring for her family—Heather has learned to be organized and focused. As a dedicated and determined Virtual Assistant, she’s committed to ensuring everything is taken care of, so her clients can focus on what matters most to them. When she’s not working, Heather enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading, writing, and dreaming of her next cruise ship adventure.

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Heidy

Meet Heidy, a resourceful and bilingual virtual assistant with over five years of experience, three of them proudly spent with Task Away. With a previous background in professional staffing, Heidy developed strong adaptability, organizational skills, and a passion for supporting others behind the scenes–especially in admin, sales, and operations. She’s known for building genuine connections with clients, especially over the phone, where her natural talent for sales shines. Heidy always strives to go the extra mile to make sure each client feels heard and understood. Heidy thrives in fast-paced environments, stays calm under pressure, and excels at organizing chaos. Her proactive approach means she can jump into any situation, figure things out quickly, and get the job done with minimal direction. Heidy completed specialized VA training through Laptop & Littles, gaining a solid foundation in client communication, task management, and backend business support.

She’s fluent in English and Spanish, with experience translating and handling documents in both languages. What sets Heidy apart is her reliability, warm personality, and commitment to excellence. Whether it’s solving problems, keeping things running smoothly, or simply making someone’s day easier, Heidy brings a calm spirit and positive attitude to everything she does. A proud Texan, Heidy loves fresh air, spending quality time with family, and even finds joy in cleaning and organizing her home. Wherever she goes, she brings the heart, hustle, and hospitality energy of a true Texan. She also has a creative side and enjoys graphic design in her downtime. Her superpower? Being a mom has taught her patience, empathy, and time management skills she uses every day as a VA.

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Amy

Meet Amy! A valued member of the Task Away team who’s no stranger to the world of virtual assistance. Since 2019, she’s been supporting business owners by taking care of the details so they can focus on what they do best. With a strong background in both in-person and virtual customer service, Amy brings a wealth of experience and a heart for helping others. Her strengths lie in streamlining tasks, boosting team morale, and supporting the company’s vision to drive success. She thrives on team building, creating a collaborative environment where everyone feels seen, valued and supported. This natural ability to connect with people allows her to build genuine relationships–not just with clients, but within teams as well. Amy is known as having a servant’s heart. She treats every task with care and dedication, making her mission to ensure clients feel heard, respected, and prioritized. A unique blend of empathy, active listening, and trust-building sets her apart in her field.

She’s a proud life-long learner. One of her proudest professional achievements? Earning her associate’s degree while becoming both a licensed nurse and realtor. And she’s not stopping there–by the end of 2025, Amy will have earned a bachelor’s degree in social science and be a certified wellness and behavior coach, expanding her ability to support others in their personal and professional journeys. In her free time, you’ll find her spending time with her family, reading, horseback riding, and traveling. She’s also a proud mother of 4 children and fun fact—she has an identical twin.

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Brandi

Meet Brandi, a dedicated Virtual Assistant with nearly 3 years of experience at Task Away and a true passion for balancing her career and family life. Brandi excels at managing chaos and bringing order to scattered processes into cohesive, streamlined systems that help businesses run smoothly. Her greatest strength lies in creating and maintaining Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring long-term success for any company she works with. One of her proudest moments in her career is when she helped a company grow from 45 to 100 clients in just 4 months – showcasing her impact and commitment. With experience both in the office setting and hands-on as a cleaning tech, Brandi brings a well-rounded perspective to the Maid Service Industry. This unique skillset allows her to handle operations with insight and efficiency, helping business owners focus on what truly matters to them. Brandi’s expertise doesn’t stop there. She has completed a specialized course in graphic design, adding a creative flair to her skill set, and is currently pursuing a Life Coach Mastery Certification to further empower others on both their personal and professional journeys. Her superpower? Finding areas that need improvement and crafting tailored solutions to enhance them.

Outside of work, Brandi is a passionate advocate for autism awareness, being the mother of a son with autism. Something interesting about Brandi? She is a flute player with years of experience and knows the American Sign Language. Whether it’s organizing complex systems, creating visual content, or supporting the growth of businesses and individuals, Brandi is the professional who knows how to keep things running smoothly and efficiently-while making sure everyone enjoys the ride.

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Sabrina

Meet Sabrina, a dedicated member of the Task Away team since 2022. Known for her exceptional attention to detail, Sabrina is a pro at handling numbers and grammar with accuracy. Sabrina’s time management skills ensure that tasks—no matter how urgent—are always completed on time. Sabrina takes great pride in being part of Task Away, viewing her role as a personal achievement, especially with the flexibility it offers to work from home while caring for her mom. Fluent in her native language, Czech, Sabrina brings a diverse skill set to the table, making her resourceful and valuable in any task. What truly sets her apart is her tech-savvyness, allowing her to adapt quickly and making her an efficient virtual assistant.

Whether it’s thinking outside the box or thriving under pressure, Sabrina is your go-to VA for both creativity and reliability. She excels with minimal supervision and consistently maintains a calm, quiet, and kind attitude. Outside of work, Sabrina enjoys watching movies at the movie theater and playing video games, which helps her sharpen her critical thinking and decision-making skills. A fun fact about Sabrina: her favorite animal is the wolf.