About

April Felkins - Owner/Organizer

Even while growing up, I have always loved to organize! I was excited to organize my toys, friend's bedrooms, school supplies and such, but it wasn't until my late-twenties and all of my friends were requesting me to help them organize their homes that I realized I possessed a true talent and gift.

​I am now in my early forties and along the way I have received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and served as a licensed funeral director for over 15 years. I have also received my certification as a professional organizer through an intensive training program with Organizer.Club.  

There is nothing I love more than to help others,  Disorganization and grief often go hand-in-hand, so not only will your home or office get organized, I am able to help you process the emotions that come along with letting tangible items go. To be that person who helps turn people's home or office back into a place where they can relax or work more efficiently is very rewarding to me.

A little about me...I was raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth region and relocated to the busy Washington DC area where I lived for 15 years.  In 2018 after the unexpected death of my mother, my family's priorities changed, and we chose to simplify our life and moved to the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area. I have been married to my high school sweetheart since 1998 and have twin daughters. In our free time, we love to explore all of the beautiful beaches our area has to offer.

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Mandy Howard - Organizer

Mandy is a Florida native who grew up in Central Florida. After attending college in Tallahassee (Go Noles!), she moved to Jacksonville.

After 10 years in Jax, her husband, 2 daughters and her took a very big chance and moved to Sasebo, Japan! She loved the experience of living abroad in a different culture, but after almost 3 years in Japan, her family moved back to the First Coast to be near family and friends.

Her mother recalls that Mandy was always “particular” about things in her room growing up.  Whether it was separating Barbie items by type or alphabetizing her cds, Mandy loved when things in her room were organized. In college, she learned how to maximize space in her dorm rooms. As a former department manager, she used organization to keep track of her team, statistics and protocols. 

Now, after 5 years as a Full Time Mom, Mandy is excited to help clients “put their space in its place” while her daughters attend school.  She loves helping others and feels her attention to detail and consideration for clients needs will achieve that perfect end result. She loves the feeling when a space is functional and tidy.  
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When Mandy is not organizing for clients, she enjoys bike rides with her husband and daughters, Lake Days, baking, reading, snuggling with her dog, Chase, and spending time with family and friends. 
Julie Goodman - Organizer


Julie is a Jacksonville native who currently resides in Nocatee. She moved there to be closer to the beach and all the wonderful outdoor activities like biking, kayaking and long walks on the beach.

She has a background as a Practice Administrator in healthcare for over 24 years managing staff and helping others. Due to a corporate layoff she has since decided to take on a new career path by coming onboard with First Coast Organizing to help clients in a different way. With her management background, she is familiar with organizing her office and staff as well as her own home projects to make things more functional, efficient and care free. She is excited to share her organizing knowledge  and help her clients organize their lives and homes so that they can have more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

When Julie is not organizing for clients, she enjoys going to the beach, biking, kayaking, traveling, exploring our beautiful state parks and spending quality time with family & friends. She is definitely a people person and always has a way of connecting with each client to make them feel at ease. She loves helping others and has a passion for organizing. ​

Code of Ethics We Stand By:

​Client Relationships
  • We will respect our clients, their spaces, and will remain non-judgmental throughout all interactions.
  • We will only provide services in areas in which we are competent and knowledgeable.
  • If other professionals are needed, we will do our best to connect you with qualified individuals and/or companies.
  • All fees for services will be honestly represented and provided upfront.
 
Confidentiality
  • Any and all client information will be held with the utmost of confidentiality and will not be shared with anyone.  
  • Client testimonials and/or photos will only be used with explicit permission provided by the client.