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Melanie Patt-Corner, Professional Organizer

To contact Melanie Patt-Corner, please call our main office at 301-562-8448.

I have been a professional organizer since 2004, when I founded Cabin John Organizing.  I grew up in a family with ADD members, raised children who have ADD, and have learned over the years what works and what doesn’t work in terms of helping them get organized.

I believe that rooms get cluttered because you don’t have a “home” for all of your possessions. I can help you decide which of your things you want to keep, which rooms they should live in, and where in each room they should be kept. I believe in using simple and individualized systems, common sense, a good sense of humor, and the proper containers for the job.

Each person is different, with different needs and learning styles. I will talk with you to determine your unique needs and then work with you to clear out clutter and create a home that is orderly and serene.

I am available from Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, and work in blocks of three hours at a time. I work in southern Montgomery County, northern Fairfax County, and NW Washington. I do not charge for travel time as long as you are within the areas listed above.

Services I provide

  • Decluttering and organizing every room of your house, including bedrooms, children’s rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms

  • Downsizing your home in preparation for a move to another home

  • Setting up systems for incoming mail

  • Gathering and organizing paperwork for your tax accountant or estate lawyer

  • Daily money management, including weekly bill paying

Education

  • Level 1 and 2 Certificates in ADD, Hoarding, and Chronic Disorganization from National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization

  • Publication Specialist Certificate from George Washington University

  • BA in English Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park

  • Trained parent educator with Parent Encouragement Program

Prior Experience

  • Freelance Writer and Editor

  • Senior Editorial Researcher/Writer, National Geographic Society

  • Bookkeeper, Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company

Associations/Organizations

  • National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)

  • Grass Roots Organization for Seniors (GROWS)

  • National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)

  • American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM)

 
 
 

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