Case Study: Blanka Hlad - From International Project Coordinator to Virtual Assistant

vedrana21
May 27
2 min read

“I wanted more time, more balance, and more flexibility. Remote Bob made it possible.”

That’s how Blanka Hlad describes her entry into the world of virtual assistance. An experienced international project coordinator, Blanka spent years managing global teams, juggling tight deadlines, and spending late nights in front of her computer. Her job involved frequent travel, non-stop meetings, and very little space to simply breathe. (Not exactly the “work-life balance” she had in mind.)

The Podcast That Changed Blanka’s Career Path

Blanka first heard about Remote Bob while listening to a podcast featuring our founder, Barbara. Barbara’s warm and authentic tone immediately caught her attention and when she mentioned that Remote Bob is always open to new clients and virtual assistants. Listen to podcast that inspired Blanka on this link. The idea sounded almost too good not to explore. She started researching the world of virtual assistants and learned more about what Remote Bob does. At the time, Blanka was searching for more freedom, better work-life balance, and the flexibility to design her own schedule. Freelancing felt like the right next step. With her strong skill set and diverse experience, she knew she had a lot to offer in VA world.

Blanka’s experience before becoming a VA

As we already mentioned, Blanka used to work as an experienced international project coordinator with an incredibly diverse background. She had:

Managed international teams and projects
Created content—blogs, newsletters, and social media posts
Worked with web tools and platforms like Canva, CMS systems, and project management software
Organized complex task lists and timelines across different time zones

Her work required creativity, structure, and adaptability. Exactly what makes a great VA!

Virtual Assistant Training and First clients

After going through two interviews and completing a practical task, Blanka officially joined the Remote Bob team!

She also took part in our VA training program, designed to upskill and support our existing assistants. While Blanka already had experience with most digital tools, she found the finance modules particularly helpful. They added an entirely new layer to her skill set.

It wasn’t long before she started receiving her first clients.

A Freelance Life That Finally Fits

Since joining Remote Bob, Blanka has collaborated with clients from Europe, the U.S., and Australia across various industries:

IT
Leadership coaching
Creative and marketing agencies
Real estate

Each project gave her the chance to dive into a new industry and understand how different businesses operate, offering her a unique opportunity to learn something new every day.

Over time, some of these collaborations have grown into long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and even friendship.

Today, Blanka runs her freelance business full-time, enjoying complete autonomy over her schedule, workload, and income. What started as a leap of faith has become a thriving career. (and her primary source of income!)

What does she say is the biggest reward of working as a VA? Heartfelt feedback from her clients. That’s when she knows she’s making a real difference.