On Organization

Phillip Burger (articles by Phillip)

Phillip is the creator and lead editor for the On Organization blog.  The idea came to him in early 2009 that more people need to learn about being organized and he felt like his love of organization and getting lots of things done would be a good thing to share with the world.  He is very thankful for all the other contributors and is glad they each took time to share their ideas, opinions, and stories with On Organization.

Phillip is also a software engineer and enjoys other web programming work in his free time.  He lives in Northwest Arkansas and likes running and hanging out with his family.

Rachel Welland (articles by Rachel)

Rachel is the owner and lead coordinator for Bliss Events in San Diego, California.  Rachel’s interest in event planning and organization started in 4th grade when she organized her school’s pajama party… and ever since then her energy, creativity, and ultra-organization have thrived! She continued planning events throughout high school, college, and beyond - in every genre from fundraising galas and auctions, to weddings and social soirées, to trade shows and community service programs.  Rachel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and her professional career has included working at top interior design firms in Atlanta and San Diego as well as in the textile and furniture industries as an Account and Project Manager.

Rachel holds a certification through the UCSD (University of California San Diego) Special Events and Meeting Management Program. She continues her industry education with active membership in NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) and attendance at monthly events by NACE and ABC (Assocation of Bridal Consultants). She is also a 2009 Executive Board Member of the San Diego NACE Chapter.

Kristin Harding (articles by Kristin)

Basically, Kristin is a regular gal who loves to express herself.

One. Word. At. A. Time.

Kristin has a zest for life and finds that she is always enriched through her experiences. Her mind has a difficult time comprehending this vast universe and the diversity within it, but she is in love with the complexity of it all; which is why people and situations are fascinating to her. Kristin is astounded at the strength of the human spirit and it humbles her.

Kristin is the lead editor of Kristin’s Ink and lives and works in Colorado.

Canyon Russell (articles by Canyon)

Canyon Russell is an IT manager with 12 years on the front lines of support and implementation. He’s a tech geek, political news junky, wayward gamer, and avid fan of celtic folk music. He is lucky to work at a tech startup with a bunch of smart, crazy people. He lives with his wife and daughter in Portland, OR and loves the pacific northwest (even the rain). You can find him at the local coffee shop or follow him on the twitter.

Liz Jenkins of a fresh space (articles by Liz)

Organizing and Home Staging long before I even knew they were actual professions, it took me way too long to figure out what I love to do. I’m a former teacher, active business owner, house flipper and over-achieving volunteer and charity board member who realized that what all of these things had in common was the ability to coordinate, organize and accessorize in order to make them successful. That’s what I do for my clients, and that’s what this blog is all about . . . to share what I know and hope it makes even the smallest bit of difference in someone’s life. Sometimes that’s all it takes. Visit Liz’s website or view her blog.

Julie Verleger of Organized Home Inc (articles by Julie)

Organized Home Inc was started by Julie Sprouse Verleger 7 years ago. Julie is an “inherited organizer”, but also receives many of her talents from an education in design and art. Our lives are busy, we wear man hats and our days are packed with responsibility. Julie knows first hand the craziness life can give us. She runs a successful business and manages a household with 3 children, a spouse and several pets. The need for and organized home, office and life is a must. Julie has created custom organizing for her client’s homes, offices, and lives and has just launched a new virtual service. Coach Chat is available to anyone in the United States and offers an individual step-by-step plan, with support and guidance for clients to organized themselves on their own time. Julie can be reached via email, website (OrganizedHomeInc.com), Twitter (@organizedhome), LinkedIn, and Facebook Group.

Gail Gray of A Fresh Start Organizing (articles by Gail)

Most professional organizers discuss how they were born to organize, but this was not the case for Gail.  She was a collector of stuff as a child and a very messy teenager.  She is a twin who shared a room most of her life.  Her sister’s side of the room was neat, and her side was messy.  As she was on her way to college, she didn’t want to be labeled as the “messy” roommate.  She made a Fresh Start in her new life as a college student.  She found ways to organize herself and developed habits to better manager her time to succeed in school.

Before starting her organizing business, Gail educated herself on the in and outs of organizing.  She quickly learned that just because you are organized, does not mean you can organize others.  She has discovered, like fingerprints, no two clients are alike.  Through this educational journey, she learned she enjoys finding creative, practical and effective solutions to my clients.   Being a Professional Organizer allows her to work on a personal level with people.  She enjoys empowering individuals to live their lives the way they want to and not be defined by their clutter or poor time management.  Gail can be found on her website (afreshstartorganizing.net) and Twitter (@afreshstartorg).

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