Hello! My name is Sharika and I am a Virtual Professional. I provide a wide range of services, spanning from professional/occupational to personal. I specialize in researching and project/operation/life management. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering with a specialization in HVAC and Project Management. Upon graduation, I accepted an opportunity to work with a Mechanical Contractor as a Project Engineer. I was afforded the opportunity to work on many great projects, such as, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Arena Stage: The Mead Center, and Walter Reed National Naval Medical Center, to name a few. Although, this job was fulfilling and I gained a great deal of experience, I wanted more. So, I decided to pursue a Masters in Business Administration. While in graduate school, I began working as a Project Manager on a large U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ contract. I traveled around the United States managing various IT migration projects. Through this opportunity I met amazing people, experienced different regions, and gained many intangible skills. Upon completion of the contract and my MBA, I obtained a position as an Operation Director. This position allowed me to hone my skills and operate on an executive level. I handled a wide range of duties; some may say I wore many hats. These duties included but was not limited to quality assurance, payroll management, project and operational management, HR, etc. During my tenure as Operations Director, there were many people acquiring about my services, proposing job offers, and requesting my assistance. It was these people who helped me realize the intangible nature of my skills and multitude of people who could benefit from my expertise, both professionally and personally. Therefore, Essist was created. My background and vast experiences provides me with a unique opportunity to operate in multiple areas. Through my experience, I have learned that it is not the l