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PROFILE
AWARD WINNER

Donna D. McMillan was awarded the highly acclaimed FOUNDERS' AWARD for "outstanding contributions to the organizing profession" by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) in 1998. more

In 2007, she was presented the Best Organizing Coach or Mentor award at the Los Angeles Organizing Awardsmore

Based in West Los Angeles, CA, her company has served clients locally, nationally and internationally since 1984.  On a full-time basis, Donna has shared her expertise and extensive training with clients and colleagues.  She continues to learn through continuing education programs to provide valuable services and a high standard of excellence to each client. 

Donna D. McMillan
Photo by NAPO-LA   
   




AFFILIATIONS

The founder of McMillan & Company Professional Organizing is or has been an active member of various local and national professional organizations during the past 20+ years, including:

  • National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)
  • Leads Club
  • Los Angeles Professional Word Processors Network
  • Westside Businesswomen's Association
  • LeTip International, the Bel Air Chapter & Executive LeTip of West LA
  • West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
  • National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)
  • Hawaii Association of Professional Organizers, Inc. (HAPO) 

When her business was seven years old, in 1991, Donna discovered and joined the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Los Angeles Chapter. Since then, her distinguished service included:

  • NAPO-LA Newsletter Editor & Publisher 1993-1994
  • NAPO-LA Chapter President (two terms) 1994-1996
  • NAPO "Golden Circle" designation earned 1994
  • NAPO National "Founders Award" Recipient 1998
  • NAPO National Certification Committee inaugural member two years
  • Workshop trainer at 4 NAPO National Annual Conferences
  • NAPO National Board of Directors 1999-2000
  • NAPO National Golden Circle Chair 2000-2005
  • NAPO Golden Circle Tips Booklet Committee Member 2000-2005
  • NAPO-LA Educational Development Committee and Seminar Leader
  • HAPO Webmaster (2008-2010)

National Association of Professional Organizers

Golden Circle NAPO

  

Donna D. McMillan (center)

April 2009 -- 15-YEAR GOLDEN CIRCLE RECOGNITION -- From left to right, Angela Wallace (Wallace Associates), Donna D. McMillan (McMillan & Company Professional Organizing) and Annie Rohrbach (Letting Go and Lightening Up) were honored at the NAPO National Conference in Orlando for earning their 15-year embellishment in Golden Circle. This means they've been in business as professional organizers for more than 20 years.
 
 
EXPERIENCE

Beginning in 1965, Donna applied her organizing talents in the corporate world. Very early, it became apparent that her unique skills were beneficial. She developed customized systems for record-keeping, forms, filing, procedures, time and space management in every office she worked. Her expertise evolved in the insurance, business and property management, and sales arenas.

In 1984, this pioneer Professional Organizer, founded her own business (unheard of at the time) on the basis of the Golden Rule and a sincere desire to help others become and stay organized. She applies her creative and organizational talents, learned skills and hands-on experience to perform organizing services and privately coach clients in corporate offices, small businesses and residences.

With a passion to make a difference and a goal to empower each client, Donna helps individuals and companies regain control of their paperwork, time, space and lives.  She gently guides those who are anxious to change their situations and habits. Many clients affectionately say she's their personal "Clutter Therapist."

Continuing Education
includes courses offered through the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), NAPO-Los Angeles, and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD).  Donna earned the  NSGCD Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization in May 2005.  She also continues to attend seminars focusing on entrepreneurship, marketing and various organizing industry specialties (time management, etc.)

Donna is a renowned professional organizer, consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and writer.  She is a creative, detail-oriented people-person with an expertise in office and staff management, project and space planning, marketing and sales.

For more information, go to Frequently Asked Questions

    
 
MISSION

This Organizing Specialist is dedicated to providing personalized assistance and sharing time-tested techniques, empowering each client, and improving their personal and professional lifestyles.

Through on-site appointments and phone consultations, and with her philosophy: "it's powerful and fun to be organized," clients learn helpful organizing skills and develop new habits.  Also, they learn how to avoid wasting time, space, money and energy searching for misplaced items or enduring the inconvenience of unnecessary clutter.  As a result, clients enjoy peace of mind, finding what they need when they need it, and spending time doing what they do best!

Learn Donna's "SECRETS FOR STAYING ORGANIZED." 

You, too, can gain control, respect and power over your own life today!

  
SPECIALTIES -- PAPERWORK, SPACE AND TIME MANAGEMENT

For Companies, Executives, Entrepreneurs and Individuals

Author, Speaker, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Hands-on Organizer, Relocation (Move) Coordinator & Unpacking Service

In your Business, Home Office and Home ... Space Planning, Filing Systems, Records Retention, "To Do's", Paperwork, Information and Time Management, Goal Setting, Productivity, Motivation/Achievement, Project Management, Office, Storage Areas and other rooms, Seminars/Workshops

Experienced with Special Needs Clients: ADD/ADHD, Brain-injured and Seniors

Plus ... Trainer/Coach for Personal Assistants and Company's Office Staff Members

For details, go to Services

   
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MOTTO
"If you can't find something in 30 seconds, it's in the wrong place and it needs a 'home'!"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"Effective time management is the result of personalized systems,
the appropriate tools, new habits and continuous maintenance."

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