Hi, I'm Dorie, it's nice to meet you! Let me tell you a little about myself, my love of organizing, and philosophy on this career.
From early childhood I wanted things to be in order. When my mother told me to “go clean your room,” I actually did it and did it well. I would rearrange the furniture, decorate, and organize everything in my desk, drawers, and closet. My sister still comments (and laughs) at how I would organize my stuffed animal collection! In college, I cleaned and organized my desk and room before beginning any homework. At the time, I believed I was procrastinating on my homework. Now I realize that I work better if my environment is in order.
After college, I took an “in the meantime” position as a nanny. Turns out, it was a great job with a great family and I stayed for 9 years. While spending a lot of time in someone else’s home, I couldn’t help but see some other areas where I could be of help. It began with the linen closet. When my boss returned home I said, “I have something to show you and if you don’t like it I will put it all back”. I brought her to the linen closet and her face lit up! She said, “why would I ever want you to put it back to what it was?” It went on from there – I organized their kitchen, playroom, storage room, laundry room, Christmas decorations (there were a lot) and on and on.
When the family no longer needed a nanny, my husband and I decided to try the “American Dream” and start our own business. We opened a drive thru coffee shop. We owned and operated it for 12 years. It was a tiny little building – only 250 square feet! There is a lot of moving parts to owning and running a business (even a small one) and we learned very quickly that we needed to be organized in several aspects to keep everything running smoothly. The paperwork, the maintenance, the staff, customers, inventory and the building itself. Most people didn't see the inside as it was a drive thru only. When people did come in, they always had the same remark, “Wow, I can’t believe how much stuff you have in here yet there’s still so much room!”
Over the years, I have organized for countless friends, family, all of my jobs, and now professionally for clients. I truly enjoy the art of organizing and providing people with systems that will improve their day to day lives. I am a naturally caring person who loves helping people. I am very understanding and will never be judgmental about you or your unorganized areas. It is very rewarding for me to help people find what works for them within their space. I call it “Space Solving!”
From early childhood I wanted things to be in order. When my mother told me to “go clean your room,” I actually did it and did it well. I would rearrange the furniture, decorate, and organize everything in my desk, drawers, and closet. My sister still comments (and laughs) at how I would organize my stuffed animal collection! In college, I cleaned and organized my desk and room before beginning any homework. At the time, I believed I was procrastinating on my homework. Now I realize that I work better if my environment is in order.
After college, I took an “in the meantime” position as a nanny. Turns out, it was a great job with a great family and I stayed for 9 years. While spending a lot of time in someone else’s home, I couldn’t help but see some other areas where I could be of help. It began with the linen closet. When my boss returned home I said, “I have something to show you and if you don’t like it I will put it all back”. I brought her to the linen closet and her face lit up! She said, “why would I ever want you to put it back to what it was?” It went on from there – I organized their kitchen, playroom, storage room, laundry room, Christmas decorations (there were a lot) and on and on.
When the family no longer needed a nanny, my husband and I decided to try the “American Dream” and start our own business. We opened a drive thru coffee shop. We owned and operated it for 12 years. It was a tiny little building – only 250 square feet! There is a lot of moving parts to owning and running a business (even a small one) and we learned very quickly that we needed to be organized in several aspects to keep everything running smoothly. The paperwork, the maintenance, the staff, customers, inventory and the building itself. Most people didn't see the inside as it was a drive thru only. When people did come in, they always had the same remark, “Wow, I can’t believe how much stuff you have in here yet there’s still so much room!”
Over the years, I have organized for countless friends, family, all of my jobs, and now professionally for clients. I truly enjoy the art of organizing and providing people with systems that will improve their day to day lives. I am a naturally caring person who loves helping people. I am very understanding and will never be judgmental about you or your unorganized areas. It is very rewarding for me to help people find what works for them within their space. I call it “Space Solving!”