Who we are

Annette has organization and precision in her blood. Born and raised in The Bahamas but a naturalized American citizen, Annette received her professional training in the state of Maryland where she employed her skills for more than twenty years. She combines her people-loving heritage from The Bahamas with her results-oriented focus of corporate America. For her clients, this means they can expect service from an honest, people-centered, professional who is utterly reliable and dependable.

Annette works comfortably with C-Suite level executives and managers of all ranks in both the private and public sectors, small business owners, and sole proprietors. Having worked for a no-nonsense manager who thrived on perfection, she adopted a professional philosophy aimed at producing the highest quality work, maintaining impeccable communication skills, focusing on client service, and exemplifying an unquestioned work ethic.

What followed over the years has been a string of professional training, corporate positions as a Professional Administrator, Event Planning Manager, Project Manager, and business administrator. Annette has operated her own online business and to round off her professional skills, she has been a leader and an active participant in the volunteer sector and community engagement for over two decades.

Annette is an online business manager and notary, with certifications in Business Administration management, Event Planning, Project Management Professional, and Website Design. As Founder of Annette's Virtual Solutions, LLC, she brings her professional, advanced skills with great efficiency in Event Planning. She has a solid working experience with numerous 'Cloud' based tools and computer programs. Whichever task to be done well, consider it done!

Annette is well-spoken, articulate, well-groomed, well-rounded, and personable. She is a consummate team player. A firm and creative facilitator, and world traveler, with an active energetic lifestyle, Annette has a deep love for reading, cultures, making memories, journaling, writing, blogging, photography, exercising, crafting, cooking, pet care, and the outdoors.

As our Business Development Advisor, Mark Abrao helps us maintain strategic focus, so that our virtual business delivers the value our customers require in an ever-dynamic world. He guides us to remain observant, innovative, and responsive to the needs of our clients. He says often, “The heart and soul of a company is creativity and innovation and in order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.”

Mark’s vision, clarity, and unwavering commitment guides us forward. He has been that steady force, a catalyst of growth, a strategist of opportunity, and a trusted voice when directions are needed most.

From the beginning, he has brought more than just professional expertise. His insight shaped by experience, a keen understanding of market trends, and a gift for identifying opportunities others often overlook. With a thoughtful approach and a listening ear, he takes time to understand our goals, challenges, and values. Every recommendation comes not just from analysis, but from genuine alignment with who we are and where we want to go.

Mark is not just an advisor in title; he is a builder. Builder of relationships, partnerships, and sustainable growth. His guidance has helped us expand not only in reach, but in depth. With every meeting, we walk away with clearer perspective, renewed motivation, and tangible next steps.

What sets our advisor apart is not only his ability to develop strategy but his integrity in doing so. In every discussion, there is a tone of respect, a clarity of purpose, and an encouragement that lifts the entire team.

Proverbs 15:22 reminds us, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” We consider ourselves blessed to have such a counselor by our side, one who invests in our future with wisdom, passion, and heart.

We look ahead with gratitude, knowing that our advisor’s leadership will continue to shape the road before us.