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STEPHEN
ILOTT - BIOGRAPHY OF AN ORGANIZER
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CORPORATE
PAST
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Those
who know and work with Steve know he is man of multiple talents,
rare work ethic, humor and dedication. An escapee from the
corporate world where for many years he achieved success as
a Senior Project Manager in demand, and Designer with The
Royal Bank of Canada and The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
in both Montreal and Toronto. |
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TEACHER
& SPEAKER
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Today
he is frequently called upon to share his knowledge, wit
and philosophy of life and letting go of clutter to achieve
a more peaceful life with diverse groups around the GTA;
Corporate, Non profit clubs and Professional Associations
alike. (Click 'NEWS/EVENTS' link for bookings and
upcoming lecture information.) He has taught at the University
of Toronto, Department of Continuing Studies, and is a member
of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC), Toastmasters
International, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce and other
interactive Networking Groups in the GTA.
Nominated
for the Harold Taylor Award in 2008 and 2009 recognizing
outstanding individual contribution, guidance and direction
in the advancement of the organizing profession and for
support of Professional Organizers in Canada. (The
award was won 2008 by Donna Campbell)
He has
also been nominated for Top Small Business Service Provider
2009 in his home area of Oakville, Ontario.
He is
a seasoned Toastmaster, award winning public speaker and
voice over artist. He mentors on personal presentation and
public speaking and offers workshops on self improvement
and motivation. He has delivered numerous lectures and workshops
at a wide variety of venues including Health and Wellness
seminars at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, Attention
Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder workshops at The Canadian
Institute for Stress and Lifetime Wellness & CADDAC
Annual Conventions, business groups such as Probus (Several
chapters: Brampton, Oakville, Hamilton), Advocis, The Oakville
Milton Realty Board (accreditation workshops), Oakville
Parent Child Services, Retired Women Teachers of Ontario,
Home Organization and Motivation seminars, The American
Women's Club of Oakville & Toronto), Business Network
International, The United Way, Rotary Club, Lion's Club,
Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters,
Senior Residences, Retired RCMP Officers etc. etc...
He has
been heard on Home Improvement DVDs, read in articles and
heard on radio including CBC's Ontario Morning, Cross Country
Checkup and Metro morning with Andy Barrie and on CHML Radio
Am 900 in Hamilton.
He has
taught at the University of Toronto's School of continuing
Studies and is a professional writer screen writer having
penned scripts for both Film and Television and is currently
working his book - The Domestic Archaeologist.
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AWARDS
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Steve
CO-hosting the fund raiser 'Winter Elegance' for Abused
Women's Services - Burlington Convention Center 2007 with
friend Dave la Thangue. To be repeated November 2008 for
"Rhapsody in Yellow".
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Steve
with Debbie Travis for ''Rhapsody in Yellow" Gala dinner
- 2008, raising scholarship funds for abused women's services
in Halton region..
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Steve at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce President's Dinner
- for The American Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins.
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Guest
speaker at The Zonta Club of Oakville, presented with a gift
by Claire Wallace, Treasurer. |
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Guest
Speaker at the 'Oakville Milton Realty Board' Workshop
- Holiday Inn Oakville - May 2008.
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Two
time winner of the Mary Heary Cup for Humorous Speech and
Tall Tales Competition.
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Steve's
love of performing goes way back - even before this vintage
shot from 1993 while rehearsing a radio play to run on National
Public Radio via a local radio studio in Columbia Missouri. |
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With
a work ethic that seems to surprise everyone. To him it's
just the way service should be... |
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WRITER
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He has
written several articles on Home Organization and
motivating home owners to move on with their lives.
See "articles" link below for media on and
by Steve. He enjoys writing in
all its forms including recently completing a screenplay
for a film to be shot next year. He is presently principal
writer working on the television series, "Almost
Bent' with co-creator and producer/entertainer David
LaThangue. Steve has several children's stories derived
from award winning humor speeches. He also regularly
works on writing short stories, advertising and corporate
speeches via his creative company Stephen Ilott Creative
Services. His screenplay for the theatrical thriller
"The Sketches" is in preproduction.
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Watch
him for his non fiction book based on his Professional
Organization world titled, "The Domestic Archaeologist",
chapters of which will be available for download via
this website 2010.. |
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Professional
Organizer
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In
2003 he saw a need to make a difference in the community
and people's lives with Professional Organization for
home owners - a new and growing field. And to aid Real
Estate Professionals to "Project Manage' their
client's home sale needs vis-a-vie staging, decluttering
and reducing the stress of getting a home ready for
the market. He joined Professional Organizers in Canada
(POC) and created his now increasingly successful company
decluttering.ca. combining extremely hard work, life
coaching guidance and large dollops of humanity to achieve
remarkable results. He brings on board other organizers
and trades people of similar work ethic and skills to
extend the organization services Decluttering.ca offers
such as closet and garage installation. He will help
home owners find just the right person to suit their
needs via his gateway of information and knowledge.
He has helped hundreds of home owners to date to reclaim
their lives and living spaces and change their perspectives.
To Steve this has become more than a job - it's hugely
satisfying. |
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FAMILY
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He
lives in Oakville with his wife of twenty years, Irene
Puchalski - a noted senior Architectural Librarian.
His brother Peter is a noted name in NASA at jet Propulsion
labs in Pasadena, California and is the scientist of
the family - having worked closely with the MARS rovers
and comet probes. His Shakespeare loving, Maritime born
mother is like a fearless worker ant who enjoys moving
tree trunks fifteen times her size and shoveling snow
and feeding wild cats and racoons. She is 83 and lives
north of Montreal. |
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PASSIONS
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He
and his wife share a passion for travel, particularly
to Paris, France. He loves to sample wine, has a soft
spot for radio drama and character voice overs, Zen,
history, culture, art, loves to draw, illustrate, write,
and speak to rooms full of people. Other
private interests include: studies in Martial Arts,
Yoga, Digital Photography, Script and screen writing.
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ARTIST
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Steve
is also an accomplished artist and illustrator who has had
gallery shows in Montreal, been an editorial and children's
book illustrator and cartoon humorist. His work is in both
corporate and private collections. He delights in Photoshop
retouching to create unique works from ordinary photos. (See
clickable link at left for samples of his personal art) |
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He
can be reached at: Stephen Ilott - http://www.decluttering.ca,
info@decluttering.ca, (416) 460-8098, (905) 469-0908.
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