Janet Barclay established Organized Assistant in order to share her natural organizing abilities and the many computer and administrative skills she has gained throughout her life, and this is reflected in her company's Mission Statement. Her career has taken her into offices across several sectors, including Manufacturing, Financial Services, Social Services, and the Ontario Government. Committed to lifelong learning, she continually upgrades her skills through self-study and by participating in seminars and conferences. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Specialized Honours in French and an Advanced Career Consultant Certificate, among other achievements.

As a qualified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® practitioner, Janet applies her knowledge of personality type to help others use their natural preferences to work more effectively.

In addition to her monthly ezine, The Organized Assistant Resource, Janet writes a monthly column, Productivity Pointers, for AORCP Newz-Bytes and the Canadian Virtual Assistant Network Newsletter. She has also been featured in various print and broadcast media.

Janet is an active member of several networking and professional associations and is a firm believer in giving back to her community.

Born in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, Janet now makes her home in Hamilton, Ontario, where she resides with her husband and their two cats.