What is a professional organizer? A professional organizer is an individual who helps other people get organized for a living. They give people the freedom to focus on what they truly value in life by helping to reduce the stress and anxiety associated with living in a cluttered or unorganized home.
What are the advantages of having a professional organizer to help me get organized? A professional organizer can provide ideas, information, structure, solutions, and systems, which will increase productivity, reduce stress, and create a newfound freedom.
What credentials do you have as a professional organizer? I have taken residential organizing training courses through the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), of which I am a member. Through this membership, I continually learn about new products and take continuing education courses so that I can stay informed on the latest trends in the industry. I’ve solved many organizational challenges for homeowners. My particular area of expertise is the organization of any home space including bedrooms, play rooms, kitchens, pantries, garages, paper clutter, photos, and more!
How are you different from other professional organizers?
• Instead of immediately coming in and implementing solutions, I like to first identify what is already working for you. No matter how disorganized your space may be, I guarantee that there are some systems that are working. For example, you may have a drawer where you always keep your address book so you’ll know just where to find it.
• I focus not on getting rid of things, but on identifying what is important to you and finding a reliable, consistent home for those items. This way, you’ll be able to get your hands on those items quickly, so that you can accomplish everything you deem important.
• I will not judge you. I am here to help you.
How do you charge for your services? I work by the hour, and I have a two hour minimum appointment time for all work done on-site. Payment is due at the time of service. I accept personal checks and cash only. I can usually help people who are on a budget.
What is your work process? On the initial call, I do a brief needs assessment to determine the appropriate services. Then, we work together to make decisions about your items and find the most efficient ways to dispose of, store, or use them. I may recommend products that you can purchase on your own to improve the space. You can also have me do the shopping for you. When the project is finished, I will leave you with helpful handouts and resources to reinforce what you’ve learned during our work together.
Do I need to buy products or supplies before our first appointment? No. I come prepared with everything necessary for the first appointment. We will sort through your items to determine what containers or storage items are needed. I prefer to work with what you already have before recommending the purchase of additional products. If we identify products that are needed once we begin our work together, I will provide you with a “Products Needed List”. You may also choose to have me do the shopping for you.
How do you handle confidentiality? I will hold all client information in confidence. Consider It Organized conforms to the written Code of Ethics for members of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).
How will I be sure to stay organized once your work is done? I truly believe that organization can be a learned behavior, not a trait you are necessarily born with. As we work together, you will learn how to ask yourself the right questions regarding your space and belongings. We will assess your particular situation to gain an understanding of why you have not been able to stay organized in the past. If your system is built around your thought process, organization is sustainable. Being organized does require commitment and active participation on your part. It is a dynamic process. You must consistently use your systems to be sure they meet your changing needs. My goal is to set up an organizational system that you can maintain long after I am gone.
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