Barbara Summers
Professional Organizer
Contact Barbara:
Phone: 415-381-0707
Toll Free: 877-381-0707
email Barbara
Solutions for the critical mess |
Classes |
Upcoming Classes |
| Solutions for the Critical Mess |
| Is it time for you to get organized? This class offers concrete tips on how you can get-and stay-organized. You will learn how to eliminate clutter and how to best utilize your space. You will discover home office solutions, including how to organize your desk, process your mail, and set up a great filing system. And, finally, you will understand what needs to be done, and how to start. This class is offered in the SF Bay Area this Fall as follows: |
| Wednesday, October 28 * 7-9 p.m. @ Tamalpais
High School, Mill Valley, CA To register go to http://www.marinlearn.com You may also contact Barbara for information. |
| Saturday, December 5, 1-4 p.m. @ San Mateo Community College. This is a Community Education Class To register, go to http://communityed.smccd.edu |
| Solutions for the Critical Office Mess |
| This class will provide an overview of office organizing. Pitfalls of disorganization will be identified. Organizing systems and methodology will be taught, including many concrete tips for organizing time, space and paper, including how to arrange your desktop so it will serve you in the best way possible. Differences in personal style, wants and needs will be addressed along with the the necessity to honor these nuances in selecting the "right" system for you and your business. The importance of prioritization will be stressed, along with keeping an eye on big picture goals. Participants will leave class with an array of tools to get started and stay organized. |
| This class is offered through Creative Business Institute. To register, go to http://www.creativebusinessinstitute.com/seminars.htm. You may also call or email Barbara for more information. |
| Clutter Support Group |
| A new group is forming in Mill Valley. This group will address the diverse components of organizing. Many tips will be offered and concrete solutions learned. Each class will focus on a different facet of organizing. Class members will be encouraged to set attainable goals. This will be a gentle instructional venue in which to begin the long overdue project of getting organized. The cost is $325 for the series. The group will meet for 2 hours every other week. Exact dates to be determined. Limited enrollment. Attendees must pre-register. Contact Barbara for more information and to register. |
Past Classes |
| Solutions for the Critical Mess |
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Tamalpais Union High School District * 2002-Present A two-hour organizing
class taught several times per year through the Adult Education program at
Tamalpais High School and Redwood High School in Marin County, CA (see
description above)
http://www.marinlearn.com
Marin Charitable Organization, Sausalito, May 2009 Northern California Council of Activity Coordinators, April, 2009: 3-hour organizing workshop at their Regional Conference San Francisco Women's Club, February, 2009 Mill Valley Parks and Recreation, November 2007, July 2008, October 2008 Forest Hill Garden Club, San Francisco, January 2007 Belvedere/Tiburon Recreation Dept, Fall, 2006 Ross Valley Mother's Club, June 2005 Stanford University, Fall 2004 - Invited to teach office organizing to faculty. Marin Home Show & Benefit Jazz Fest at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall & Fairground, June 2004 |
| Clutter Support Group |
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Fall 2003 - Barbara facilitated a 6-meeting pilot
group in Mill Valley. See under "Upcoming Classes" the "Clutter Support
Group" description. |
| Ask the Experts Panel |
| October 2003 - Barbara served as one of 5 veteran
organizers on a question and answer panel at the 15th annual regional
conference of the National Association of Professional Organizers. |
| The Paper Dance (Co-Designed and Taught with Katherine Korlacki) October 2002 at Grow Your Vision, the 14th Annual Regional Organizing Conference of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers. This workshop offered an overview of paper management. It was geared toward professional organizers who will set up paper systems for their clients. In addition to learning the elements of creating a successful customized paper management system, attendees gained an understanding of the sensitivities and complexities they might encounter along the way. |
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Speaking Engagements Tailored to Your Group |
| Solutions for the Critical Mess |
| This class offers an overview of general organizing principles. It is a venue in which to explore the terrain of organizing and begin to take positive steps. Barbara can tailor the length and content of this class to fit the needs of your group. For more information contact Barbara. |
| "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." | |
| -Leonardo da Vinci | |
Barbara's
services are non-judgmental and confidential |
