Barbara Ivey
Barbara is passionate about productivity and organization. She began her career as a Librarian working to make the world’s information easy to find. As she moved into management she realized that there is a bigger information access challenge for professionals … actually finding work on their desktops! Barbara founded Optimized Offices in 2009 to address time management, email management, physical organization and process challenges for professionals – especially professionals whose success depends on virtual work.
Barbara holds a Lean Healthcare Certificate from Belmont University’s Massey School of Business, a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Dominican University, River Forest, IL, and a B.A. in English from Concordia University, Bronxville, NY. She became a virtual workplace expert during her ten years at Microsoft managing global programs. Barbara’s professional experience includes an Assistant Vice President role at Van Kampen Investments, and Library positions in higher education. Barbara is a proud member of the NAPO and ARMA.
Barbara serves on the Board of Directors of the Fort Mill Rotary. Barbara volunteers by teaching Time Management to professionals in career transition th rou gh ProNet Charlotte, and she is a supporter of live Americana Music.
Optimized Offices, LLC
Optimized Offices helps professionals find their most valuable commodity…time. We improve individual and team productivity practices and processes through our unique Lean for Professionals™ training, Lean Consulting and Executive Optimization™ coaching services. Optimized Offices proudly provides pro-bono services to several exceptional not-for-profit organizations each year.
Previous recipients include: ProNet Charlotte, Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Career Transition
Support Program, Arts Council of York County, SC and Fort Mill Care Center, Fort Mill, SC.
Optimized Offices, LLC is insured and bonded for your protection.
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