Meet Karen,
Personal Profile
My name is Karen Murdock and I have 11 years experience as a Professional Home and Photo Organizer (owner of Your Organized Friends and Treasured Photo Collections), I have been featured in Alberta Caregivers Magazine, AHS Apple Magazine and featured on CBC Television and Radio. I was the 2020 recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year - SuPearlative Awards. I am a Professional Speaker taking the stage in Edmonton at business conferences, senior centres and professional networking events. I'd be thrilled to help you with your article!
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Life Experience
My journey through life has equipped me with a unique set of experiences that deeply inform and enhance my ability to serve my clients with empathy, understanding, and efficiency. Here's how each chapter of my life contributes to my professional approach:
Being Raised in a Chronically Disorganized Home: Growing up in a home where disorganization was the norm taught me firsthand the emotional and physical challenges that come with clutter. This personal experience has given me a profound empathy for those facing similar struggles, allowing me to approach each project with a genuine desire to create meaningful change.
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Email: karen@yourorganizedfriend.ca
Text or Call: 780-996-3583
200 Carnegie Drive, Unit #106
St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5A8
Being a Mother/Stepmother of Five Children in a 1000 sq. ft. Home: Managing a bustling household in a limited space sharpened my skills in devising efficient, space-saving solutions and systems that cater to the needs of a large family. This background is invaluable when helping clients optimize their living environments, ensuring their spaces are functional and harmonious for family life.
Working as an Office Manager in the Funeral/Cemetery Industry for Over 20 Years: My extensive experience in this sensitive field has taught me the importance of organization, preparation, and handling delicate situations with grace. These skills are crucial when assisting clients through significant life changes, be it downsizing, estate clearing, or organizing essential documents, always with a touch of compassion and professionalism.
Moving 12 Times as an Adult: The personal experience of moving frequently has made me exceptionally adept at adjusting to new spaces, decluttering, and efficiently setting up homes. This insight is directly applicable to clients in the midst of moving, downsizing, or rejuvenating their living spaces. I understand the emotional and logistical nuances of moving, making me an invaluable guide for those navigating these transitions.
My life's experiences have not only shaped me but also enriched the services and products I offer, allowing me to connect with clients on a meaningful level. I bring a wealth of practical knowledge and empathetic guidance to each project, committed to transforming spaces and lives through thoughtful organization and management.
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Education and Training
Certified Organizing Specialist
Trained Professional Organizer
Certified Photo Organizing Manager
Certified Organization Expert
Certified Executor Advisor
Certified Holistic Life Coach
Certified Stress Management Coach
Trusted Advisor
Paper Tiger Expert
Certificate in Holistic Organizing
Chronic Disorganization
CD Client Administration
Basic Hoarding Issues with the CD Client
Basic ADD Issues with the CD Client
Aging in Place
Executor A
Chronic Disorganization
CD Client Administration
Basic Hoarding Issues with the CD Client
Basic ADD Issues with the CD Client
Aging in Place
Executor Advisor
Cracking the Dementia Code
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Media
"APPLE" Magazine - Winter 2017
Womanition Magazine since 2016
Divorce Magazine - 2016 - 2017
Be Fabulous Magazine - March 2018
CBC Radio, CBC Television and Web in 2021/2022
Past Ezine Expert Author
Past Columnist for Alberta Caregiver Magazine
Edmonton Healthy Aging Series
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Upcoming Events
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Professional Affiliations
Professional Photo Managers Association
Professional Organizers in Canada
Institute for Challenging Disorganization
Association of Personal Photo Organizers
Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors
National Association of Specialty and Senior Move Managers
Member of the Edmonton Hoarding Coalition
Member of the Photo Managers Association Advisory Board
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Volunteer and Entrepreneur Supporter
The Photo Managers Advisory Board
Canadian Regional Lead for Photo Managers Association
President - Alberta Sharing Closet Society
Secretary - North Edmonton Business Association
Donation Drop off Centre for the Little Warriors
Edmonton & Area Past Chapter Chair
Professional Organizers in Canada
Past Organizing Coach for Fabulous @50 Edmonton
Empowering Seniors to Create Safer
Communities Initiative Volunteer
Founder the Senior Solutions Team
Co-Founder Alberta Business Community Connectors
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Professional Speaking
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The Struggles of Downsizing:
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"Simplifying Space: Navigating the Challenges of Downsizing"
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Home Organizing:
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"Harmonized Living: The Art of Organizing Your Home"
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Hoarding Disorder:
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"Beyond Clutter: Understanding and Addressing Hoarding Disorder"
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Taming Your Home Office:
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"Workspace Zen: Strategies for Mastering Home Office Organization"
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Printed Photos:
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"Cherished Memories: Preserving Life’s Moments in Print"
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Creating a Photo Collection:
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"Pictorial Legacy: Crafting Your Personal Photo Collection"
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What to do with Your Inherited Photos:
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"Heirloom Memories: Honoring and Organizing Inherited Photos"
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