Testimonials and Case Studies

Connecting You With Us

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What does it look like for you when you live in an organized space?

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What possibilities open for you when you live or work in a harmonious oasis?

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How does it make you feel to reclaim your living or working environment?

It was a pleasure to work with Kathleen, who assisted me on two occasions…

The first involved helping me downsize when I closed my ESL school in Brooklyn, NY, in 2016 and opened a small office in the same building to work as a private tutor. She was there from start to finish, helping to declutter, decide what to keep, discard or donate items, pack, and then set up the new office. The work was done smoothly, with no stress, and in a very timely manner. Kathleen's excellent communication skills and prompt responses to all my questions and concerns made the work all the satisfying.
The second occasion, in 2023, was more extensive as it involved moving out of my home in New York to my home in Connecticut, where I am now retired. She made the move by first decluttering and then packing and arranging so that no time was wasted on moving day. Decluttering was very important because it made unpacking in Connecticut easy and efficient with no loss or stress.
I truly believe that anyone needing organizational help will be as satisfied with Kathleen's work as I have been. Her passion for her work, her positive attitude, and her efficiency in time management made it a pleasure for me to work with her.
— JAMES C., STRATFORD, CT
I highly recommend Kathleen of Proudly Organized because of her amazing commitment to helping me transform my second bedroom into a spectacular home office.

She went above and beyond my expectations by providing efficient service that has transformed my workspace. The space feels miles away from my home. That is exactly what I needed and wanted. Kathleen seems to have mastered the art of feng shui. She created a storage solution that improved my workspace, kept it organized and clutter-free, and ensured that everything had its place. I have commissioned Kathleen again to organize a workshop kitchen. My kitchen needs a total transformation, and I know for certain she will be successful again in this new project. I am waiting with great anticipation.
— DR. JOSLYN AARONS, NY
After moving into a new home, I realized I needed a professional organizer to help me unpack and organize my kitchen.

I hired Kathleen whose excellent planning skills ensured a smooth and efficient unpacking and organizing process. She possesses outstanding communication and collaboration skills. Her guidance on what to keep, donate, or discard was invaluable. Kathleen's expertise in creating storage zones for my kitchen has had a significant impact on the functionality and aesthetics of the space.
She works on maximizing storage space, which I never thought was possible. My countertops are now clear and uncluttered, giving my kitchen an inviting look. What impressed me the most was her commitment not just to organizing but also to helping create a schedule and a system for regular maintenance, ensuring that I can easily keep my kitchen tidy during busy days.
I am truly grateful for Kathleen's assistance. Working with Kathleen gave me the confidence to begin this new chapter of my life in an organized and harmonious environment. I definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of support during the unpacking and organizing process.
— STEFANIA K., CRANFORD, NJ
I am so thankful to have hired Kathleen.

She has a positive attitude that brings her to work. She helped declutter and organize my parents' home to sell in a short period of time. She is still helping me to declutter and organize my home. She is very punctual, reliable, organized, and efficient, and she comes in with a plan to manage any task, big or small.
She works independently and will be considerate of your needs and preferences. I highly recommend Kathleen if you need help organizing any part of your home!
— RADHIKA S., PARAMUS, NJ

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Case studies

All professional organizers want to do a good job and see their clients happy with their work. In my case, I hope to achieve a bit more. I also endeavor to encourage clients to change behavior and develop habits in which disorganization won't happen. Two scenarios taken from the client testimonial section below will demonstrate what I mean.

Case Study 1

Client Scenario: Stefania P.

Stefania had accumulated a variety of equipment and tools over the years in her former kitchen. She had trouble sorting, decluttering, and organizing the chaotic kitchen. As a result, items were scattered on the counters, making it difficult to keep everything in order and to use the countertops easily. Stefania enjoys baking for her daughter and friends, but she had problems finding the necessary baking items because they were scattered all over the kitchen. She was feeling frustrated and tired of seeing so much clutter in the kitchen all the time. Once in her new apartment, she decided to rectify the problem and called Proudly Organized to set up her new kitchen.

Understanding Stefania:

Stefania is an intelligent person who has a busy work and social life. She often makes plans that don't often materialize because of her lack of good time management. She is often too busy to look at her behavior and see that it lacks some simple habits and routines that she could easily adopt. My goal was not only to accomplish my work as her professional organizer but also to create routines to make her life easier.

Solutions Implemented:

1. Decluttering: identifying special sentimental or personal items that she is keeping; reviewing these items to keep, donate, or discard.

2. Dividing the kitchen into zones: food preparation zone, general cooking zone, baking zone, coffee zone.

3. Movable and fixed storage solutions: 1) vertical dividers into vertical pullout drawers to store cupcake pans, baking sheets, etc. 2) installed a mixer lift shelf along with an electrical outlet in the cabinet below the baking zone; and 3) provided a movable open shelving unit at the end of the kitchen island.

4. Maintenance: I identified tasks that Stefania can complete on a regular basis to maintain an organized kitchen. I explained to her how important it is to get into the habit of cleaning up right after every cooking or baking project and to keep her countertops as clear as possible-not later or the next day. A clean and clutter-free kitchen is easier to maintain in the long run. She should do regular decluttering by setting aside a specific time each month to go through her kitchen and purposefully declutter.

Outcomes Achieved:

1. Reduce frustration: The decluttered and organized kitchen helps Stefania create a sense of calm and clarity.

2. Effective Storage Solution: She has a place for everything and the accessibility to find necessary items quickly.

3. Sustainable Maintenance Habits: Stefania gained the skills and knowledge to maintain an organized space in the long run, preventing clutter from accumulating again.

Case Study 2

Client Scenario: James C.

James hired me to help him downsize and close his ESL school and move into a smaller space where he planned to work as a private tutor. At this moment, James found himself overwhelmed by a busy schedule and his procrastination during the months prior to the move when it came to decluttering papers and books in his school.

Understanding James:

In downsizing, James had to realize that he would be working alone with no office assistance. He would have to develop new routines to keep his office organized and presentable so as to be free to prepare his classes and do a good job as a tutor.

Again, my goal was to create a simple, clean oftice and an open teaching area.

More importantly, I aimed to show James that with a well-developed routine, he would overcome his tendency to procrastinate, declutter, and avoid stress.

Solution implemented:

Decluttering papers: sorting the papers into categories: papers requiring action, filing and archiving business documents, recycling, and shredding.
Decluttering books: sorting the books into categories, evaluating which books were essential for James's teaching, and donating any books he did not plan to use again to a school library.
Storage solution implemented in the new office: a compact filing cabinet to organize and store file folders of student records and class notes. For easy access, I set up a desktop file organizer to organize by task or priority. |
I guided James to identify tasks to be completed on a regular basis: clearing off the desk at the end of the day to have a clean start the next day; organizing the desktop file organizer by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance for the next day; returning all used file folders to a compact filing cabinet; and tossing out all papers and documents that are no longer needed.