◆ Remote Executive Assistant · Diana Rusackas

The Partner You Trust. The Precision You Need.

Stop managing your assistant and start leading your company. As a U.S. Navy Veteran with 20+ years of C-Suite experience, I don't just "take tasks"—I protect your time, anticipate the hurdles, and keep the mission on track. Remote-first. Sacramento-local. Zero hand-holding required.

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20+
Years C-Suite Executive Support
8
Core Services
U.S. Navy
Veteran
// What I Handle

Your Business, Brilliantly Run.

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01
Email & Calendar

I don't just clear your mail; I triage your priorities. I step into the mess, build the system, and keep it there—securely and confidentially.

02
Invoices & CRM

Financial precision backed by a banking background. Your data stays your data, managed with military-grade reliability.

03
Vendor & Follow-Up

Vendor coordination, supply ordering, and client follow-up communication — so nothing falls through the cracks.

04
Data & Admin Support

Data entry, file organization, document prep, and general administrative support — the backbone that keeps your business running cleanly.

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Premium Support,
Delivered

Modern Yeoman exists to empower small business owners by providing professional, reliable, and remote administrative support — freeing you to focus on growth, not paperwork. From email and calendar management to invoice processing, CRM maintenance, and vendor coordination, I operate as the behind-the-scenes backbone for your business. Based in Roseville, California. Serving clients across Northern California.

20+
Years C-Suite
8
Core Services
3
Retainer Tiers
A-La Carte
2hr minimum

Retainer Packages

Scale Up. Not Locked In. · No W-2 overhead · No long-term contracts

// Starter
Essential
10 hrs/mo
Solopreneurs & New Small Business Owners
  • Email & calendar management
  • Client follow-up communication
  • Data entry & organization
  • Administrative support
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Growth
15 hrs/mo
Growing Businesses · 1–5 Employees
  • All Essential services
  • CRM maintenance
  • Invoice processing
  • Vendor coordination
  • Supply ordering
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// Full Support
Premium
25 hrs/mo
Established Businesses · Broad Admin Needs
  • Full suite — all 8 services
  • Priority response
  • Proactive operations management
  • Dedicated executive assistant experience
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A-La Carte
Project / One-Off Support
For clients who need occasional or specialized support without a retainer. 2-hour minimum per engagement, billed in 30-minute increments thereafter.
Overage
Retainer Clients Only
Existing retainer clients can add hours at a preferred rate beyond their monthly plan.
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Pricing available upon request. Custom packages available to suit your specific operational needs.

Why Modern Yeoman

20+ Years Supporting C-Suite
Decades of experience at the executive level means I understand what matters, anticipate needs, and deliver without hand-holding.
Remote-First, Flexible & Responsive
Built for the modern entrepreneur. I work in your tools, your timezone, and adapt to your rhythm — not the other way around.
U.S. Navy Veteran — Disciplined & Dependable
In the Navy, being a Yeoman meant zero room for error. I adapt to your tools and your tone, but I keep the discipline that ensures 'ghosting' isn't in my vocabulary.
No Overhead — Just Results
Cheap offshore VAs follow scripts; a Modern Yeoman follows a mission. You aren't paying for "data entry"—you're investing in 20 years of high-stakes judgment.
Corporate EA & HR Background
I know how to manage sensitive information, coordinate across stakeholders, and support leadership at the highest level.
Retainer-Based for Consistent Support
Month-to-month retainers mean you have a dedicated partner — not a freelancer who's here today and gone tomorrow.
// Industries Served

Built for Small Business

Ideal for owners with 1–10 employees in service-based industries — whether you're in the Greater Sacramento area or across Northern California.

Contractors & Trades
Plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and other service trades who need admin support without adding overhead.
Real Estate
Agents and brokers who need CRM maintenance, follow-up communications, and transaction coordination.
Consultants & Coaches
Independent professionals who need their calendar, inbox, and client communication handled so they can stay in their zone of genius.
Healthcare & Wellness
Practitioners and therapists in private practice who need reliable administrative support without the cost of a full-time hire.
E-Commerce & Retail
Online and retail business owners managing vendor relationships, supply ordering, and customer follow-up across multiple channels.
Marketing & Creative
Agencies and creative businesses who need backend operations handled so their team can stay focused on client work.
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Administrative Services Offered

01
Email & Calendar Management

Inbox triage, drafting replies, priority flagging, scheduling meetings, and managing calendar conflicts so nothing slips through. Included in all retainer tiers.

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02
CRM Maintenance

Keeping customer records current, logging interactions, updating contact details, and managing pipeline stages so your client data stays clean and actionable. Growth & Premium tiers.

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03
Vendor Coordination

Communicating with suppliers and service providers, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables stay on track — so you're not chasing vendors. Growth & Premium tiers.

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04
Supply Ordering

Researching vendors, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and managing reorder schedules so you never run short or overpay. Growth & Premium tiers.

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05
Invoice Processing

Preparing, sending, and tracking invoices; logging payments and flagging overdue accounts so your cash flow stays visible and your follow-up stays consistent. Growth & Premium tiers.

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06
Client Follow-Up Communication

Sending follow-up emails and messages, nurturing client relationships, and ensuring no lead or inquiry falls through the cracks. Included in all retainer tiers.

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07
Data Entry & Organization

Accurate data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, file organization, and keeping digital records clean and accessible — the invisible infrastructure that makes everything else run. Included in all retainer tiers.

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08
Administrative Support

General backend business support including document preparation, research, process coordination, and ad hoc tasks — whatever your business needs to keep moving. All tiers including A-La Carte (2hr minimum).

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// Diana Rusackas · Founder & Executive Assistant

Built on Service.
Driven by Results.

12 years of U.S. Navy service. 20+ years of professional experience. One focused mission: keep your business running so you can lead it.

Diana Rusackas — Founder of Modern Yeoman, Remote Executive Assistant based in Roseville, California
Diana Rusackas
Remote Executive Assistant · Modern Yeoman
// Background

Why Modern Yeoman?

Before Modern Yeoman was a business, it was a title. In the U.S. Navy, a Yeoman is the administrative backbone of a command — the one who keeps records straight, communications clear, and operations running behind the scenes. After 12 years of service, that's exactly who Diana became.

After her military career, Diana carried that same precision into the corporate world, building experience across banking, executive administration, and HR coordination before founding Modern Yeoman. With over 20 years of professional experience, she knows what it takes to keep a business moving — and what it costs when the backend falls behind.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from the University of Redlands, giving her both the practical skills and the organizational framework to support growing businesses at every stage.

Outside of work, Diana recharges the same way she operates: with intention. Whether she's cooking a new dish, getting a workout in, or being present with her husband and two sons — she believes that a full life makes for a better professional.

Experience20+ Years Professional
BackgroundBanking · EA · HR
MilitaryU.S. Navy · 12 Years
EducationBA Business Mgmt · Univ. of Redlands
LocationRoseville, CA
Delivery100% Remote
StructureMonth-to-Month
Retainers3 Flexible Tiers
A-La CarteAvailable · 2hr min
Email[email protected]
Instagram@modern_yeoman
Threads@modern_yeoman
// The Difference

The Modern Yeoman Difference

01
20+ Years Experience

Banking, executive administration, HR coordination — 20+ years across industries where attention to detail and reliability are non-negotiable.

02
Disciplined & Dependable

U.S. Navy veteran. Discipline and dependability aren't something I learned from a course — they're the foundation of how I operate.

03
Your Dedicated Assistant

You work directly with me — not a pool of rotating assistants. Every client gets personalized service from someone who knows their business.

04
No Overhead — Just Results

No salary, benefits, or office space. Executive-level support at a fraction of the cost of a full-time W-2 hire.

05
Education & Credentials

BA in Business Management with an HR concentration from the University of Redlands — the framework behind every process I build and every system I manage.

06
Licensed & Local

Based in Roseville, California with an active business license — providing the trust, accountability, and credibility of a real, established business.

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// FAQ

Frequently Asked

Answers to the questions entrepreneurs ask before working with me

What is a Yeoman?›
The title of Yeoman has a long history. In medieval England, a yeoman was a free-born attendant to a person of high rank — not a knight, not a servant, but a skilled, trusted hand who kept things running so their principal could lead without distraction. Dependable, capable, and operating behind the scenes. In the United States Navy, Yeoman (abbreviated YN) is an official enlisted rating — a job title for the administrative specialists who handle correspondence, records, personnel files, and the paperwork backbone that keeps a command functioning. It is one of the oldest ratings in the U.S. Navy, and one of the most essential. Diana served as a Yeoman in the Navy, bringing that same discipline, precision, and commitment to every client she supports today. Modern Yeoman carries both meanings: the trusted skilled hand who keeps your business running, and the professional administrative backbone that makes leadership possible.
What does "fractional" mean?›
Fractional means that my time and focus are dedicated to your business for a fraction of a full workday — structured around your retainer tier. Rather than hiring a full-time administrative employee who works 40 hours a week, you get a set number of dedicated hours each month applied directly to your highest-priority needs. You get the expertise and commitment of a dedicated executive assistant, scaled to exactly what your business requires — nothing more, nothing wasted.
Can you be my personal assistant?›
That's not what I do, and the distinction matters. A personal assistant manages the personal and lifestyle needs of an individual — scheduling personal appointments, personal errands, household coordination, and similar tasks. An executive administrative assistant — which is what I am — supports the operational and business needs of a professional or organization. I handle inbox management, CRM maintenance, vendor coordination, invoice processing, client communications, and the backend infrastructure that keeps your business running. If you're looking for business administrative support, I'm your person. If you need someone to manage your personal life, I'd encourage you to find a specialist who focuses on that work.
How is Modern Yeoman different from a virtual assistant?›
Most virtual assistants are task-executors — you tell them what to do and they do it. Modern Yeoman operates at an executive level: with 20+ years of C-suite support and a corporate EA background, I anticipate needs, flag problems before they become issues, and make judgment calls that align with your business priorities. It's the difference between a dispatcher and a co-pilot.
What does a typical retainer engagement look like?›
Most clients start with the Essential (10 hrs/month) or Growth (15 hrs/month) retainer. We begin with a discovery call to understand your business, pain points, and priorities. From there I develop a working rhythm that fits your operation. The Premium tier (25 hrs/month) is ideal for businesses needing comprehensive, priority operational support.
Do you offer project-based or one-off support?›
Yes. A-La Carte / Project-Based support is available for non-retainer clients who need one-off or specialized support. There is a 2-hour minimum per engagement, billed in 30-minute increments thereafter. Existing retainer clients who need additional hours beyond their plan receive a preferred overage rate. Custom packages are also available upon request.
How does A-La Carte / ad hoc pricing work?›
A-La Carte engagements are billed hourly with a 2-hour minimum per engagement. After the initial 2 hours, time is billed in 30-minute increments — so you're never paying for unused fractions of an hour. This structure is designed for clients who need occasional or specialized support without committing to a monthly retainer. Pricing is available upon request. If your needs are recurring and predictable, a retainer is almost always the more cost-effective path — reach out and we can talk through what makes sense for your situation.
What's the difference between A-La Carte and retainer overage support?›
The A-La Carte option is for non-retainer clients who need project-based or one-off support — it carries a 2-hour minimum per engagement, billed in 30-minute increments thereafter. The overage option is a preferred rate exclusively for existing retainer clients who exceed their monthly hours, and is one of the benefits of a retainer partnership. Reach out for a full pricing conversation.
How quickly can you get started?›
Generally within one to two weeks of our initial consultation. Onboarding is lightweight — I'll ask for access to the tools and accounts I need, and we'll do a working session to align on priorities. From there, I'm operational and ready to go.
What tools do you work with?›
I'm tool-agnostic and work within your existing stack. Common tools include: Email: Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail · Calendar: Google Calendar, Outlook, Calendly · Project Management: Asana, Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp · Communication: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom · Invoicing: QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Wave, HoneyBook · File Management: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. If you use something different, I adapt quickly.
Is there a long-term commitment?›
No. Retainer engagements are month-to-month. I don't believe in locking clients into long-term contracts — the work should speak for itself. Project-based engagements are scoped individually with clear deliverables and timelines.
What does onboarding look like?›
Getting started is straightforward. First, we schedule a discovery call to assess your needs and make sure we're a good fit. If we move forward, I'll send a proposal and service agreement. From there, you'll complete a short onboarding intake form and grant me access to the tools I'll be working in. Within the first 30 days we do a check-in to review the workflow and make any adjustments — and then we settle into a rhythm with ongoing monthly reviews to keep things running smoothly.
How do you handle confidentiality?›
All engagements include a mutual NDA. With a background supporting C-suite executives, I handle sensitive business information with the same discretion and professionalism expected at the highest levels of leadership. Confidentiality is non-negotiable.
What industries do you serve?›
My background spans corporate EA and HR coordination across multiple industries. I work best with small business owners, founders, and entrepreneurs who need consistent, high-quality executive administrative support — regardless of industry. If you're running a business and spending time on admin instead of leading, I can help.
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