ORGANIZE TO OPTIMIZE

Your home and office are not big enough for clutter and productivity. Reducing your clutter and setting up organizational systems are the keys to being more productive. At Organize to Optimize, Melody Oshiro will help you manage your struggle with clutter and productivity. She will guide you through downsizing or organizing any room in your home, creating a home command centre or setting up tracking, scheduling, and filing systems for your home or business. She will ensure that her services are discreet, personalized and non-judgmental.

Before and After Projects

Behind the Clutter is an Office and Creative Space

Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Classroom from Clutter to Clarity

Errington, British Columbia

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Unstuff your Kitchen

Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Client Reviews

  • Customer Review

    Melody has pretty much changed my life! I hired her to wrangle my home office that was in dire need of systems and love. I felt like I was “too busy” to make the lightweight, organized system that I craved — so I just put it off. When I had had enough of my increasingly unruly situation, I called a couple of professional organizers to discuss my needs. Melody completely stood out from the rest. When she came over to do an assessment, I knew she had the chops to understand what a busy mother and professional needs (and doesn’t need!). (more…)

  • The ten habits of highly effective people

    Customer Review

    I thought the first 3 hours spent with Melody changed my life.  Then I spent 3 more hours with her!  In six hours, she has revolutionized how I work each and every day.  I never wonder anymore if I’m missing something or have forgotten something.  I end each day with a clean inbox, a clear idea of what is happening tomorrow and (more…)

  • Customer Review

    I highly recommend Organize to Optimize. I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed before my long time friend, Melody, came along and transformed my kitchen, pantry, and kids’ work area, and created a home command workstation for me.

    She was amazing. She came with passion and determination and brought order out of chaos. I was impressed at how fast she worked, and appreciated her strong leadership skills and vision. (more…)

  • Customer Review

    Melody, thank you for coming into my life/home and showing me how to organize. You truly have been an answer to a prayer. I work with people that dream of winning the lotto and talk of the life they will live – trips, homes, and cars… I always said, “All I want is someone to help me organize my place … (and go to a fancy retreat/spa, lol)”. You are my Lotto Max win! May you and your business prosper – knowing you are in alignment with your true purpose. With lots of love and gratitude,

    Michelle M.

  • Customer Review

    I value organization and I do believe decluttering and organizing my home and work environment helps me relax, increases my clarity, and increases my productivity, but it is not always easy for me to achieve. I am a teacher, and I want my Grade 1 class to have the best possible environment to think and learn in, so I asked Melody Oshiro, professional organizer from Organize to Optimize to help declutter and organize my classroom. (more…)

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Q&A

What is a professional organizer?
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) defines a professional organizer as "a person who will help individuals and businesses take control of their surroundings, their time, their paper, and their systems for life." We evaluate and pinpoint the root causes of the disorganization. After we analyze and strategize, we methodically execute the transformation. We recommend systems and techniques that are customized to your life circumstance, work style, goals, resources, and abilities. Along the way, our goal is to transfer our skills to you.

Typically, professional organizers have strong project management skills. We see the big picture without losing sight of the details. For example, we know how each page in a book must combine to create an entire book, right down to the punctuation and spaces between the paragraphs. In addition to superior organization skills, we are truly passionate about contributing to the happiness and success of others.
How will I benefit from a professional organizer?
We all can benefit from a professional organizer at different times in our lives. Life transitions and unexpected circumstances can be overwhelming, and a professional organizer can help by addressing these challenges systematically. You will gain new insight and form new habits. You will have less stress and gain clarity, energy and momentum.
What if I don’t want to get rid of something?
We will always make space for something that is precious to you. But our role is to remind you of your vision and goal. If your goal is to create an office space and you have a collection of Royal Dalton figurines that are very significant to you, we will find a home for them that gives them the significance they deserve. We will never judge because we understand that some items are too precious to let go.
What qualifications does Melody Oshiro have as a professional organizer?
We encourage you to review Melody’s profile on LinkedIn. You will see she has diverse experience and education. She has worked in professional offices for over 25 years, and offers expertise with a degree in Communications, a Certificate in Project Management, and from numerous courses and study in the professional organizing field. She knows the importance of developing consistent business/rules and processes so information can be obtained quickly and so the best decisions can be made. Her organizing best practices and tips will improve the operations of any office or home.
What about confidentiality? I am very private.
All conversations will be confidential from the moment of our first phone call. Melody abides by the Professional Organizer of Canada Code of Ethics, (POC), and will ensure your interests and well being are always a priority. It is her practice to take photos of your space to help with the analysis and review. Before and after photos will only be used outside of this purpose with your written permission.
How long will it take? I am on a limited income.
The time it takes can vary because there are so many variables. One big variable is how quickly you are able to make decisions because clutter is really a form of delayed decision making. Melody will work hard to move through the process and provide homework for you to do between sessions, so that we can work within your budget. She would also like to point out, that there is often a return on investment for organizing services. People who are organized are less apt pay late fees and miss out on tax deductions, and less apt to buy food and clothes they do not need. We recommend starting with an evaluation to determine your needs and goals. The initial assessment is a flat rate of $25. You can decide after the assessment if you wish to move forward.
What do we do with the stuff I want to get rid of?
We will be able to recommend many options to you, but we are not valuators of items. The choice will be yours whether you dispose, recycle, donate, sell, or give away. The sorting and decision process can indeed be challenging, and we will guide you through this process. We will have a list of places in your community that will accept your items for donation or profit.
Do I have to help you?
The choice is yours if you wish to physically help, but you do need to be available to make decisions during the sorting and purging process. We will be customizing the space to work for you, so would want your feedback throughout the process.
Does Melody Oshiro affiliated with any professional organizations?
She is a member of two industry organizations: Professional Organizers of Canada (POC) and the National Association of Productivity and Organizing (NAPO). These organizations are nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to developing, leading, and promoting professional organizers and the industry. She is guided their codes of ethics and principles providing her clients the utmost confidence. Currently, Melody is actively involved with POCs Vancouver Island Chapter and enrolled in NAPO University.
What areas do you serve?
Melody Oshiro is a professional organizer serving Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Lady Smith, Parksville, Qualicum and surrounding areas. Virtual organizing or administrative projects can be arranged remotely. Contact Melody for more details for these arrangements. If, however, you prefer a hands-on organizer in an area we do not serve you may search using the Find My Organizer Directory

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