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From coaches and consultants I've worked with
Arij takes the time to get to know your needs. Methodical and meticulous, Arij pays attention to the details and cares about your company like it's her own. When she worked with my organization, she led a team and stayed in communication with me about progress, corrective actions, and the important changes that needed to happen - without becoming a bottleneck by OVER communicating.
For me, Arij was the perfect balance of team lead, project manager, and hands-on support. That's a rare thing to find anymore!
Lisa Robbin Young
Ark Entertainment Media
Coach, Author & Edu-tainer
★★★★★
Prior to working with Arij Saïd, my business lacked continuity and growth. Arij helped me identify the problems and found corrections, resulting in a better overall structure, giving me more time to work with my clients. Her communication style is professional and supportive.
She has the ability to see potential problems and quickly resolve issues. I highly recommend Arij for your General Manager.
Tracy Eisenman
TracyLinn
Founder & Performance Coach
★★★★★
★★★★★
Latika S Vines
Visionary Initiatives
Podcaster, Vision & Strategy Alignment Consultant
I highly recommend Arij for her exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering support throughout my entrepreneurial journey. Arij has been instrumental in helping me think more strategically about my business, ensuring that every service, action, and product aligns with the overall vision and mission God has given me for Visionary Initiatives, LLC. Her ability to see the bigger picture while also paying attention to the important operational details is truly a gift.
She also played a valuable role in helping guide our team administratively during the planning and execution of the 3rd Annual Empowering the Working Mom Breakfast. Her strategic guidance, organization, and leadership helped us strengthen our processes and move with greater clarity and intentionality.
In addition, Arij provided insightful direction on strategies to better promote my podcast and increase visibility in a way that aligned with my audience and brand.
What I appreciate most is her gentle yet effective approach to leadership. She leads with wisdom, professionalism, patience, and purpose while empowering others to operate in alignment and excellence.
I am deeply appreciative of her leadership and would confidently recommend her to any organization, entrepreneur, or visionary leader seeking strategic guidance, administrative excellence, and aligned leadership support.
★★★★★
Amy Polak
EntreResults
Owner, Business Coach & Consultant
I highly recommend Arij Saïd for an Operations Manager role within any small or mid sized business. Arij is diligent, highly focused, intelligent, and exceptionally organized. She consistently approaches her work with professionalism, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to doing things the right way.
Beyond her operational strengths, Arij is kind, respectful, and consistently puts the needs of the company and team first. She works hard, follows through, and can be counted on to execute with excellence. She also has strong interviewing and people assessment skills, which makes her especially valuable in building and supporting high performing teams.
Any organization looking for a capable, dependable, and thoughtful Operations Manager would be fortunate to have Arij on their team.
I've so enjoyed working with Arij. She has been professional, responsive, understanding, competent and consistently provides what she has promised. More importantly, she has a knack for "getting what I'm aiming for" even if I've not articulated it. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.
Damian Gerke
DamianGerke.com
Author & Executive Coach
★★★★★
Arij is a God-send!
I am very grateful for her help and support, and I am happy to give my highest endorsement to her work.
Amanda Shevette
Leading Purpose
Founder, Consultant & Coach
★★★★★
From the professionals who saw the work up close
Jessica Woolley
Integrity Mobile Services
Director of Finance
★★★★★
Working with Arij during her time as General Manager at EntreAdmin was an absolute pleasure. She consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, organization, and professionalism. I saw firsthand how effectively she managed operations, streamlined processes, and supported both clients and team members with clarity and care.
Arij has a rare ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution. She understands the details that keep a business running smoothly while always keeping the bigger picture in focus. Her communication is transparent and thoughtful, and she approaches every challenge with calm confidence and integrity.
I highly recommend Arij to any organization seeking a results-driven leader who brings both expertise and genuine collaboration to the table.
Dr. Mario Stowers
Dream Seekers
Sports Agent & Executive Director
★★★★★
Arij was a pleasure to work with. She was honest, straightforward, and consistently communicated throughout the process.
Whenever an issue came up with one of her employees. I always felt comfortable reaching out to her knowing it would be handled professionally and within a suitable timeframe. I truly appreciated her responsiveness and reliability.
I met Arij last year when I was looking for VA help. She was very engaged, attentive, and efficient in finding the exact help I needed.
She answered all my questions and gave very helpful suggestions. We continue to have a connection that I truly value.
Rita K Garnto
SimpleSelf Care by Rita
Stress-Educator, Speaker & Author
★★★★★
Susie Moon
Susie Moon Consulting
Founder & Business Connection Strategist
★★★★★
Arij is one of those individuals you trust in a short period of time. I worked with her to find a virtual assistant, and the process was seamless. She listened to what I needed and matched me up with a fabulous VA.
Arij is quick to respond, thorough in her communication, and a delight to work with.
From the teams I've led
Franklin Onayifeke
EntreAdmin
Marketing Team Lead
★★★★★
I had the privilege of working under Arij's leadership during our time together at EntreAdmin, and I can confidently say she played a major role in creating a supportive, organized, and high-performing work environment for the team, projects and the clients she worked with.
Arij led with a balance of professionalism and empathy that made a huge difference to the team. She was always approachable, detail-oriented, and deeply invested in both client success and team development. She was great at managing operations, coordinating projects, and guiding team members through challenges. She handled everything with calmness, clarity, and efficiency.
What I appreciated most was her ability to keep things moving behind the scenes while making everyone feel supported. She trusted her team, communicated expectations clearly, and always constructively encouraged growth and accountability.
Working with Arij at EntreAdmin was a valuable experience, and I have no doubt she will continue to make a strong impact with anybody she works with.
Javier Hawit
EntreAdmin
Sales Representative
★★★★★
I had the privilege of working with Arij during my time at EntreAdmin, where she served as our General Manager. Arij consistently handled every operation with professionalism, organization, and efficiency. No matter how busy things got, she always kept everything running smoothly and made sure the team stayed aligned and supported.
One of the things that always stood out about Arij was her exceptional attention to detail in every operation she managed. She believed in staying proactive, organized, and prepared, leaving little room for surprises. Her ability to create structure and keep everything aligned gave the entire team confidence and clarity.
She has the leadership, operational expertise, and strategic mindset that businesses need to grow and scale effectively. I highly recommend Arij to any company looking for someone who can bring organization, accountability, and strong operational leadership to their business.
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Arij, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional manager and leader.
She consistently demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting her team.
What stands out most about Arij is her ability to lead with both clarity and empathy. She creates an environment where people feel motivated, valued, and encouraged to grow. Her guidance, organization, and problem-solving skills make a real impact on both team performance and workplace culture.
I truly appreciate the opportunity to work under her leadership and would highly recommend Arij to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring professional.
Lucas Silva
EntreAdmin
Team Support Specialist
★★★★★
Rosita Gowkarran
EntreAdmin
Bookkeeping Team Lead
I had the pleasure of working with Arij for more than 3 years! Arij is a very kind, understanding and compassionate person. She is a brilliant problem solver and is always willing to go beyond to achieve desire results.
She is definitely a collaborative leader and team player who brings positive energy to every meeting. She strive for greatness and always have her clients priority at heart.
I highly recommend Arij as any team would be incredibly lucky to have her.
Nicole Cevallos Lascano
EntreAdmin
Client Success Specialist
★★★★★
I have had the pleasure of working with Arij and can confidently say that she is one of the most dedicated and genuine professionals I have met.
What stands out most about Arij is not only her professionalism but also the values she brings to everything she does. She treats people with respect, leads with integrity, and always approaches challenges with a positive attitude and a willingness to help others succeed.
Arij is an exceptional leader. She has a natural ability to bring people together, motivate her team, and create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Her leadership is not about authority—it's about leading by example, listening to others, and inspiring those around her to do their best work.
Beyond her professional skills, Arij is someone you can trust. She is reliable, hardworking, compassionate, and consistently goes above and beyond to make a positive impact on both her team and the people she works with.
I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and learn from her. Any organization would be fortunate to have Arij on their team, and I have no doubt that she will continue to make a difference wherever she goes.
Earlier engagements
Dr. Twanna Carter
Twanna Carter Professional & Personal Coaching
CEO & Executive Director
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Arij as my social media manager, and she was truly a gift to my business.
Arij is punctual, organized, dependable, and highly skilled at keeping projects moving without unnecessary stress or confusion. She brought structure, consistency, and calm execution to our marketing work, which allowed me to stay focused on serving my clients while knowing the content and campaigns were being handled with care.
What stood out most was that Arij was not just a task oriented contractor. She was a strategic partner. She took the time to understand my brand, my voice, my business goals, and my ideal client. She was able to see possibilities I had not fully considered and make thoughtful recommendations that helped move my business beyond where I originally imagined it could go.
Her ability to understand my ideal customer and translate that insight into meaningful content and marketing campaigns was exceptional. She created content that resonated, aligned with my brand, and supported the bigger vision I had for reaching and serving my audience.
Arij is also open, collaborative, creative, and easy to work with. She listens well, communicates clearly, and follows through on what she says she will do. I always appreciated her professionalism, her strategic thinking, and her ability to keep things flowing behind the scenes.
I highly recommend Arij to any business owner, coach, consultant, or entrepreneur looking for someone who can bring organization, strategy, creativity, and thoughtful marketing support to their brand. She is reliable, talented, and a true asset to any team.
I worked with Arij during her time as Digital Marketing Manager at EntreAdmin. Her level of professionalism, leadership, and productivity was second to none as a marketing manager.
She overdelivered every time with any and every marketing task I had for my business. Her positive attitude is infectious and her gratitude is sincere.
I highly recommend doing business with Arij!
Navare Carter
Intuitive
Founder & Brand Therapist
Tamar Bibbs
Tamarisk Financial Services
Founder & Financial Advisor
★★★★★
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Arij as a Virtual Assistant for my business in 2022, and her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail made a tremendous impact on our operations. She consistently demonstrated strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Arij was proactive in supporting administrative tasks, scheduling, client communication, and project coordination, helping our business stay organized and productive. She brought a positive attitude to every interaction and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure things were completed with excellence.
One of her greatest strengths is her ability to quickly understand business needs and provide thoughtful solutions while maintaining a high level of professionalism. I highly recommend Arij to any business owner or organization looking for a dependable, resourceful, and skilled operator. She would be an asset to any team.
