Background of I Love 2 Organize
I
Love 2 Organize was founded in 2001, but its roots go back to 1994 when
I started helping family and friends organize their homes. In the
years that followed graduation from college, I worked in a variety of
office settings while pursuing my interests in theatre and inevitably
ended up putting order into workspaces, filing systems, and storage
rooms and helping to streamline administrative functions.
In 1996 and 1997, as the Founder and Executive Director of Stages of
Steubenville, I established and managed a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization for the original production of an outdoor, community-wide
musical about the history of Steubenville, Ohio. My
organizational skills were put to use coordinating publicity,
fundraising, and artistic development of the production. The
production involved ninety performers, over fifty volunteers, and many
community organizations.
Over
the years, family, friend, and co-workers often commented that more
people could benefit from my organizing skills and that I should start
my own organizing business. At first that seemed like an unrealistic dream, but discovering NAPO, the National
Association of Professional Organizers, emboldened me to take that leap
in 2001 when I founded I Love 2 Organize.
My involvement with
NAPO, NAPO Pittsburgh, and NSGCD (National Study Group on Chronic
Disorganization) has helped to further increase my knowledge and hone my skills as an
organizer.
While I am no longer
active in theatre, I am grateful for the role it has played in leading
me on the path to becoming a professional organizer. I feel
blessed to be able to use my passion for organizing to help others.
I truly enjoy helping my clients overcome clutter and bringing order to their homes and offices.
