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MISSION:
Our mission is to apply successful solutions, experience and training to
meet the demand for expert small business organizing and
productivity.
We offer
technology and productivity consulting, hands-on
organizing, and training to efficiently manage time, space and information.
The principals of Island Organizers have been active members of
the Hawaii Association of Professional Organizers (HAPO, Inc.), the
National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and NAPO
Los Angeles Chapter. After many years of experience in
small businesses and large corporations, each developed their own unique business to provide services tailored to clients' needs and to build long-lasting professional
relationships. Their expertise and services go hand-in-hand and
often come together to serve mutual clients. Their collaboration
as Island Organizers creates tremendous benefits in today's
fast-paced, information-hungry business environment.
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experienced
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Donna D.
McMillan
McMillan & Company
Professional Organizing
since 1984 |
Karen
L. Simon
PC Tech Associates
since 1994 |
PROFESSIONAL
PROFILES
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BACKGROUND
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In 1984, Donna D. McMillan
established McMillan & Company Professional Organizing.
Her company's specialties include the development and application
of customized systems for efficient management of time, space and
paperwork for organizations, corporations, small businesses and
individuals.
Clients and colleagues have
benefited from Donna's private coaching, hands-on organizing services
and presentations locally, nationally and internationally.
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Karen Simon founded PC
Tech Associates in 1994. She has been a personal computer
consultant since 1984. Her company specializes in computer
consulting, support and services to small businesses and
entrepreneurs.
Karen has been
instrumental in applying current technology to streamline
department operations and better manage information for clients in
larger corporations such as National Medical Enterprises, Inc. and
Topa Savings Bank.
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EXPOSURE
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Since 1993, Donna has presented
seminars and workshops for companies, organizations and colleagues
introducing the topic of organizing and efficiency for businesses and
homes. She has taught locally, at NAPO National Conferences and
for the University of Hawaii. She also taught Training Courses for new Professional
Organizers in Holland, and was a Keynote
Speaker for a Professional Women's Group in Amsterdam.
In addition, Donna has been featured
as an expert Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant on
local and national television, in newspapers, magazines, on-line
columns and books. For several
years, Donna authored a quarterly newsletter & self-published the Personal
Asset Inventory Workbook© in 1993.
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Speaking on essential
issues including computer security and maximizing the use of
computers, Karen has presented seminars to clubs and associations
and teaches workshops for the University of Hawaii.
She has appeared on national television and is often quoted in
newspapers, books and magazines covering topics about using the
computer effectively and as an organizing tool. She holds software
workshops and has been called upon to conduct in-house employee
training sessions by clients such as Peter Norton.
As a feature columnist
for a local Los Angeles newspaper, Karen covered topics such as
software reviews and using computers effectively in a small or
home-based business. For clients, she publishes a quarterly
newsletter, PC Tech Tips.
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EDUCATION
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Donna attended Fort Hays
Kansas State College. After 20 years of administrative
experience in the corporate and sales arenas, she gained practical
experience in clients' offices and homes.
Since 1993, she has attended courses offered by NAPO
and earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization
through the ICD
(NSGCD).
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Karen's formal education
was acquired at the University of Hawaii, University of Southern
California, Cal State University - Fullerton, American Management
Association, Data Tech Institute, and from renown industry
database experts
such as Adam Green and Cheryl Currid.
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AWARD
WINNERS & LEADERS
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In 1998, Donna was
awarded the NAPO Founder’s Award. At the Los
Angeles Organizing Awards in 2007, she received the Best Organizing Coach or Mentor
Award, and in 2013, she was presented the Best
Business Organizer Award. In April 2017, she was recognized on expertise.com
in the "Top 20 Best Home Organizers in Los Angeles."
As an
active member in NAPO and NAPO-LA, she served as Chapter President two
terms, as a Director on the NAPO National Board of Directors, plus
on numerous national and local committees.
She was also webmaster for the Hawaii Association of Professional Organizers
(HAPO).
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In 1992, Karen
received the YWCA Leadership Award. She has been a member of
numerous associations including the Association of Information and
Image Management, Microcomputer Managers Association and the Santa
Monica Chamber of Commerce.
She served as President of several networking groups and associations
including the second largest LeTip International chapter, the
National Association of Professional Organizers’ Los Angeles
Chapter (NAPO-LA), Los Angeles Toastmasters International Chapter
& the Hawaii Association of Professional Organizers (HAPO)..
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MEMBERSHIPS
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Donna is or has been a member of:
- National Association of
Professional Organizers (NAPO)
- NAPO Golden Circle
- NAPO's Small Business Organizing
SIG
- NAPO-Los Angeles Chapter
- Hawaii Association of
Professional Organizers (HAPO)
- Institute for Challenging
Disorganization (ICD) formerly NSGCD
- Leads
Club
- LeTip International, Bel Air Chapter & Executive LeTip of West
LA
- WLA Chamber of Commerce
- Women's Business Connection
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Karen is or
has been a
member of:
- National Association of
Professional Organizers (NAPO)
- NAPO Golden Circle
- NAPO's Technology Organizing SIG
- NAPO-Los Angeles Chapter
- Hawaii Association of
Professional Organizers (HAPO)
- LeTip International, Executive LeTip of West
LA
- Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
- Toastmasters International
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TESTIMONIALS
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Donna's
Clients' Comments
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Karen's
Clients' Comments
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In
addition to our Business Organizing services, we also help
people
with organizing their home, home office and other areas! |
Members &
Supporters of Industry Organizations
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