Independent Productivity & Organization Consultant
Through work in agricultural businesses and related leadership positions, Ellen has encountered those who want to be more productive and still have time to spend with personally fulfilling activities.
Ellen cherishes her roles as wife, mother and grandmother, and places a high value on helping others find time to enjoy their families. “Setting and achieving goals related to organization within the home and workplace helps us to have more time to do the things we truly enjoy,” Ellen shares.
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Whether you need organizing assistance in a business setting or your home, Ellen will help you find your unique way to accomplish your goals. You will become more productive and still have time to spend with personally fulfilling activities. Ellen implements special techniques in working with clients with Attention Deficit Disorder and Chronically Disorganized individuals as they seek to become more organized within the workplace setting or at home.
Ellen cherishes her roles as wife, mother and grandmother, and places a high value on helping others find time to enjoy their families. “Setting and achieving goals related to organization within the workplace and home helps us to have more time to do the things we truly enjoy,” Ellen shares.
Your success is important to Ellen. Here’s what a satisfied client said after a session with her: “I feel so much better and less overwhelmed!!! Even though there is a lot to do, I feel like I have a handle on what and where it is!!!“
An educator by education and experience, Ellen encourages others to keep learning through exposure to new experiences and ideas. Ellen is the first person in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area to earn the Chronic Disorganization Specialist Certificate and the ADD Specialist Certificate from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD).
A member of Toastmasters International since 1998, Ellen is recognized as an effective speaker and presenter. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Toastmaster and Leader by Toastmasters International. “Improving communication ability positively impacts personal and family life as well as business and professional skills,” says Ellen as she encourages others to join Toastmasters in their local area.
Ellen holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois in Family and Consumer Sciences and Education.
Professional Certification
Ellen was recently named a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD®) by the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). The CPO-CD® program encompasses the quality of service, techniques and knowledge a Professional Organizer provides to chronically disorganized clients.
In order to earn this designation, she completed a 20-month intensive study process to become a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization (CPO-CD ®). The purpose of the NSGCD CPO-CD® program is to develop a professional organizer’s skills and knowledge by utilizing a coaching style relationship.The CPO-CD ® program is specifically geared to improve the quality of service, techniques and knowledge professional organizer provides for chronically disorganized clients.
Certificates of Study
Ellen has earned the following professional Certificates of Study from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization:
- Basic ADD Issues with the CD Client
- Basic Hoarding Issues with the CD Client
- Basic Mental Health Conditions & Challenges Affecting the CD Client
- Basic Physical Conditions Affecting the CD Client
- Chronic Disorganization
- CD Client Administration
- Learning Styles and Modalities
- Understanding the Needs of the Elderly CD Client
- Understanding the Needs of the Student CD Client
Specialist Certificates
Ellen received the following Specialist Certificates from the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization:
- CD Specialist Certificate
- ADD Specialist Certificate
Degrees
Ellen holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois in Family and Consumer Sciences and Education.
Professional Membership
- National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)
- NationalStudy Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)
- Christian Professional Organizers
- American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
Community Involvement
- Council Bluffs Area Chamber of CommerceCee Bee Ambassadors
- Omaha Home Economists in Home and Community
- Friends of the Council Bluffs Public Library
- Toastmasters International – Greater Communicators Toastmasters Club –She attained the title of Distinguished Toastmaster.
- Joslyn Art Museum Association
Honors and Recognition
- Consultant for TLC network television show “Paralyzed by Clutter” on Hoarding: Buried Alive
- Appointed to the Rolodex Expert Panel
- Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmasters International
Photos of Ellen
Introductions
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Introduction to Ellen Hankes [PDF]
Fun Introduction to Ellen Hankes [PDF]
Speaking Resume
- 2010 Elder Rights Symposium, Southwest 8 Senior Services
- Common Needs Support Group
- Phoenix House Life Skills Series
- Omaha Home Economists in Home Community
- Sew Viking! Sewing Room Tour
- Kanesville Heights, Iowa
- Association of State and Provincial Associations of Fairs and Secretaries Conference Las Vegas, NV
- Corps of Engineers – Iowa
- Montgomery C. (Red Oak, IA) Fair Montgomery County
- Iowa Western Community College
22054 Meadowview Pkwy
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
T: 712.256.7875
F: 302.288.7875
E: ellen [at] calahansolutions [dot] com
B: www.EllenHankes.com
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