"As a working Mother of four children I am intimately familiar with the word “clutter!” I love to take photos of my family, rolls and rolls of film on every vacation; unfortunately, I am not nearly so enamored with putting my captured moments away in albums. The pictures started piling up, and the pile became a small hill that threatened to grow into a mountain. I started taking a different route in the house just to avoid seeing my desk, and being reminded of the the task of cataloging and storing so many snapshots. Can you say “overwhelmed?” Enter super organizer Deirdra Makowiecki and we climbed the mountain together. And I survived! She really was a big help."
(Busy Mom and Channel 11 News Anchor)
"I knew I needed help with my office, especially organizing my paperwork and planning my day. I didn't have a filing system, so there were piles of paper. I was holding on to papers I didn't even need anymore. [with MAKK Strategies help] I'm getting more work done in the office because I'm finding information more readily. Being more efficient allows me to spend less time in the office and more time at home. I've also learned to be more realistic about what I can accomplish in any given day."
B. Tatannani
(Vice President, Morgan Stanley)
"I always thought I could organize myself. After many (failed) attempts, I called in Deirdra of MAKK Strategies. She took me thru her SPECS process and for the first time, I am truly organized. I can see the top of my desk and can finally have clients in my office and not feel embarrassed.
We can all make files but it takes having someone come in and show you the way that makes the difference. MAKK Strategies has taught me a skill that will help me for the rest of my life."
R. Cardinale
(Professional Dance Instructor/Business Owner)
"Deirdra taught me how to organize my time to include "maintenance" not just "crisis organizing." In the first 15 minutes, she found a check I had never cashed that paid for her first visit! Deirdra has a number of solutions, yet she listened to my ideas and then supported me in making those a success."
J. Hipolit
(Personal Coach)
"I am delighted to write a strong recommendation for Deirdra Gross from MaKK Strategies. Deirdra spent 20 hours with me focused mainly on my home office. It had been a disorganized pig sty to put it kindly. She had anticipated taking 20 hours of her time to work with me. Each day she worked with me for 3 or 4 hours and as she left she gave me a list of chores for me to accomplish before she returned the next day. Each day she taught me organizing concepts. We went thru the room in a very systematic manner, and didn’t go on to another space until the first space was thoughtfully arranged.
Deirdra makes you examine every item in your space, and insists that you consider why you had the item in the first place, did it serve its purpose, do you still need it, and if you do where it should be kept. She also helps you organize where you put things according to how, and how often you use them.
She also helps you organize the items that you dispose of. A very nice service that she provides is that she takes charge of taking items to Goodwill, and returns with a receipt that allows you to deduct the value from your taxes. She can also sell some of your items on eBay or some books on Half.com. You’ll feel a lot better knowing that not everything that you dispose of goes in the trash.
When we finished with the office, there was time left over for us to organize my closet. It was an added bonus, and was the finishing touch that made a major difference in how I feel about this wonderful project.
Deirdra will take before and after photos of your project. The photos really tell a great story. But most of all the difference will be “inside” - - places that you cannot see. The inside of your head will be as organized as the inside of your drawers, cabinets, and closets. You will feel great!"
Dr. Carol Rose
