I love organizing! Doesn’t everyone?
Credentials and Education
I strongly believe that a solid education and active participation
in professional organizations are essential if you’re
serious about what you do for a living. My academic and professional
affiliations include:
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You can be assured that you will be treated professionally, and
that all personal information remains confidential. As a member
of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO),
I strictly adhere to our Code of Ethics.
Experience
My experience as a mother of three boys, home manager,
homeschooling parent, PTO President, and life-long volunteer leader
gave me the
practical experience of practicing what I preach. I understand
first-hand the struggles and choices that we make daily to manage
our priorities. I’ve been there and successfully managed
myself and others in the process. I have learned that everyone
has skills and talents that they bring to the table. I accept people
as they are and work with them and their strengths, rather than
forcing them to do things my way.
For seven years, I worked at a
medical products manufacturer in Operations Management, specifically
in Production Planning, Inventory
Control, and Operations Systems Management. By understanding
how each department interfaced with the others, and how materials
and
information flowed through the company, I could help people find
more efficient ways to process and use the computer system to
do their jobs. I loved finding simple, time-saving ways to streamline
daily tasks and improve productivity.
Have I always
been organized?
I have always been an organizer and a planner. Those
skills have helped me to be successful in school, at work, as a
volunteer,
in my business, and in life. The only way that I can manage it
all is to stay on top of the schedule, set boundaries and decide
up front to what extent I will volunteer. It keeps me balanced
and prevents over-commitment.
How do I stay organized?
My routines keep me organized, even when
life throws me a curveball. My home is basically organized, but
I change and adapt my systems
as our needs change. I also have a husband, three children, their
friends and two cats sharing the house who don’t always think
like I do or have the motivation to maintain my systems. It’s
a process for us, too. I know I can jump in where I am and use
my routines to restore order when things get a little messy.
What
interests me about organizing?
Organizing is about so much more
than just organizing stuff – it’s
about changing lives. When you eliminate the stress, frustration,
wasted time and energy of dealing with disorganization and clutter,
you become a different person. Those feelings are replaced with
the peace, comfort, and simplicity of organization. You adopt new
habits to maintain the organization and have more energy to spend
on what matters most to you. That’s exciting!
Why did I
become a Professional Organizer?
I get energized by organizing!
I see the potential for real improvement in the disarray
and I can’t wait to jump in and get started.
I love efficiency, process improvement, working smarter, and
helping people. It is so satisfying to help people feel good
about themselves and their surroundings by getting things organized.
The smiles and the hugs at the end of the job are a great reward!
Where
did I get the name “Practically Perfect”?
My parents
have called me ‘Practically Perfect’ since
I was a little girl because I was responsible, organized, conscientious,
hard-working and cooperative. In a household with six children,
that’s a big help. Some people think the name came from Mary
Poppins, who was “Practically Perfect in every way”.
While I can’t fly or sing that well, I do share her traits
of being cheerful, kind, disciplined, helpful, and positive.
Why
did I name my business “Practically Perfect”?
I
named my business “Practically Perfect” because I
strive to implement practical solutions for your organizing problems.
The solution will never be perfect, but it will be the best solution
under the current circumstances. You will adapt the system as circumstances
change, continually making it Practically Perfect for you.
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