I created BriannaVantage to support small business owners and help make life easier for them. I was born in Minnesota and spend many weeks out of the year visiting family and friends throughout Minnesota! I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with my husband and daughter. I attended undergrad at Luther College in Decorah, IA where I majored in Elementary Education. My first career was in public education, where I served as an elementary teacher for 16 years.

During my time in education, I used many organizational and design skills daily. I have a true passion for organizing, teaching others new skills, streamlining processes, problem solving, designing, and being creative. Throughout all areas of my life, I enjoy making things look good and feel organized. I also enjoy working towards a cause that benefits others in my surrounding community. I chose to pursue a career as a virtual assistant in order to work from home and have more flexible hours for family life. Being a virtual assistant is also appealing to me because I will use so many of the skills that I practiced while being a teacher.

Some of the many things that bring me happiness in life are not limited to but include:

• Exercise and Health (avid runner, biker, dancer, and Les Mills workout queen!)

• Child Development

• Reading (I am usually reading a couple books at a time!)

• Plants

• My Church Community