Meet Tamara Meyer

Now that you have learned about our clients, our approach and our services, you may want to get to know us a little better. There are people behind the scenes that support our business, but it is time that you meet Tamara Meyer, Owner and Principal Consultant. 

I get asked a lot if I was “born organized.”
As far as I know, I was not organized as a child. There are no reports of me organizing my dolls and toys or carrying around a day planner to schedule play dates. Just like every other teenager, I had a messy room and can remember fighting with my mother when it was time to clean it. It is my belief that anyone can learn to be organized. You don’t have to be “born organized.”

Would my friends say that I am an organized person?
Well, you would have to ask them. I can tell you that there is not one family member, friend, or colleague who has thought that becoming an Organizing and Productivity Consultant was poor career choice for me. In fact, to quote a dear friend, “It’s about time!” Now they all ask me for organizing advice.

How did I become an Organizing and Productivity Consultant?
It wasn’t until I learned about the professional organizing industry that I realized that I have been an “organizing consultant” in every job that I have had over the last 20 years. In every position I held, I would repeat the same pattern: learn the components of the job, break it down, improve the process, develop and implement better systems, document my work and wonder “Ok, what’s next?” This pattern was really starting to concern me until I had my “ah-hah moment”. I saw an organizing consultant on television and I realized that my natural abilities were actually a skill that is in demand by others.  I was so excited that I immediately started this consulting business. I find it funny that what I thought was a character flaw was actually a skill that I had been improving over the last 20 years. 

Why did I choose to specialize in business rather than residential organizing?
It is important to know that there are many types of organizing consultants and they specialize in a variety of different areas. Originally, I thought that I would probably work in both, but I now realize that I will serve my clients better by choosing one or the other. While I know how to organize a kitchen, closet, pantry or garage, I am not passionate about it. I like the challenges of improving workflow, data and time management, and increasing productivity. And I am far better at that than I am at organizing a kitchen!

What makes me a good Organizing and Productivity Consultant?
The professional organizing industry is still in its infancy, so there is no college degree that one can obtain in this field (yet!). I am a member of both the San Francisco Bay Area and national chapters of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and have received most of my general organizing training from that organization. I am in the process of obtaining my Professional Organizing Certification, and that should happen by 2011 (that is the soonest that I can obtain certification.)

When it was clear to me that I wanted to specialize in working with businesses of all sizes, I became certified as a Paper Tiger Authorized Consultant™ and then later became a Productive Environment Specialist. I was personally trained and mentored by Barbara Hemphill, a 30 year veteran and organizing industry leader.

What else would I like you to know about me?
There is nothing I love more than a challenge. Whether it is running a marathon, completing a triathlon, or organizing a business, I am always up for the task. I am disciplined, committed, and focused. At the same time, I do my best to make this kind of work fun and interesting. My passion for organizing is stronger than ever. This is the work that I am supposed to be doing. I look forward to working with you to overcome your organizational challenges!

Please feel free to contact us if you would like to find out if our services are right for you.