Ariane has been a coach, facilitator, teacher, author, and business consultant since 1983. Prior to starting Lotus Bridge, LLC in 2008 and Neat & Simple Living Organizing Services in 2005, she was a corporate performance improvement consultant to many of the Fortune 500 providing expertise in adult learning psychology, performance development, instructional design, management development, organizational development, change management, sales training, and customer service.

Ariane has worked with many of the Fortune 500 to create successful change and get the results they seek through the design and delivery of hundreds of performance improvement "solutions that work." 

Ariane has always been known for her exceptional creativity, high energy, and deep commitment to helping people succeed and exceeding client expectations. She gets projects done on-time, within budget and with excellent evaluations from clients and learners alike. Ariane:

• Gets up to speed quickly and is a flexible team player
• Works well with and quickly gains respect from all levels from top executives, to front-line service associates, to even the most technical content experts
• Has an exceptional ability to balance budget, time, business and learning needs to deliver highly efficient and cost-effective solutions that work - the first time.
• Consistently receives rave reviews from clients
• Offers a rare combination of creative talent combined with superb instructional design, business, facilitation, communication and technical skills

2008 - Present, Owner, Lotus Bridge, LLC

Coaches clients to overcome life challenges, including ADD, Creative Personality, Chronic Disorganization and excessive clutter. Ariane also freely shares her expertise and views in the popular Neat and Simple Living Blog.

2005 - Present, Owner, Neat & Simple Living

Provides custom in-home organizing services to clients. See Neat & Simple Organizing Services

1993 - 2005, Owner, Ariane Benefit Consulting

Partner with clients to understand their needs and design and deliver performance improvement "solutions that work." Companies she has worked with includes Cendant, UPS, Avaya, Lucent Technologies, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, Beckman Coulter, Merrill Lynch, Ryder, GE Aerospace, PBS and others.

• Worked directly with line partners and managers from 12 countries to ensure emerging technology and client service skills training needs were identified and addressed 
• Managed training development & delivery budgets over $1 million 
• Pioneered use of rapid development techniques to increase efficiency and reduce project cycle times up to 500% 
• Facilitated various classes including: management development, listening skills, teamwork, presentation and instructor skills, and instructional design to content experts
• Managed the delivery of training
• Ensured tuition revenues covered 100% of training delivery costs  
• Reduced tuition rates/delivery costs by 15% in one year 
• Improved course quality ratings to be at or above 4.4 on a 5 point scale
• Ensured all courses complied with Continuing Education standards and were properly accredited

Bachelor of Arts, University of Miami, 1981 
Major: Spanish Literature (Fluent in Spanish)  Minor: Hispanic American Studies Magna Cum Laude

My NSGCD Learning Transcript

• Level 2 Specialist in ADD ADHD Organizing - Coursework completed,
  Sitting for Exam in Spring 2008
• NSGCD Conference, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 2007
  
• Level 2 Specialist in Chronic Disorganization - 10/2007
• Certificate of Study in ADD - 6/2007
• Certificate of Study in Learning Styles and Modalities - 6/2007
• Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization - 9/2006
• NAPO Conference, Boston, 2005
• NSGCD Conference, Boston, 2005

Toastmaster's Certification, 2004
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, UPS, 2003
Wealth, Innovation, and Diversity, UPS, 2002
Internet & Network Communication, Global Knowledge, 2000
How To Stay Focused On The Customer, Rowan University, 1997
Group Process Facilitation Certificates, 1992, Conexus
Management Development Instructor Certification, Arthur Andersen, 1991
Accelerated Learning Certification, 1988, Multivariant Learning Systems

Book: Neat & Simple Guide to Organizing Your Office, December 2007

See Ariane Benefit's current Press Kit and index of published articles here

"Accelerating the Instructional Design Process," P&I Journal, ISPI, Sept., 1995  
"Leadership and The New Science," Video Review for the HRD Review, April, 1994  

"Volunteer Recruiting, & Retention Strategies," Dumont Mental Health Centers, 1995 
"Fundamentals of Not-for-Profit Boards," Hispanic Leadership Opportunity Forum, 1993 
"Building Credibility as a Performance Technologist," Toronto, NSPI Conference, 1990 
"Addressing the Seven Aspects of Intelligence in Training," Denver, NSPI Conference, 1989 
"CBT Screen Design Principles," Washington, DC, NSPI Conference, 1988

Career & Life Skills for Teens, United Way, Paramus, NJ, 2003 - 2004 Developed and taught 10 week program for teens living in foster / group homes. Topics include financial literacy, entrepreneurship, filling out job applications, creating a resume, interviewing, and how to keep a job.

National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
National Association of Professional Organizers, (NAPO)
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)  
Served on National Awards Committees, NJ Chapter Programming VP, 1992 and Membership VP, 1987 

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, some Access
• ToolBook, Dreamweaver
• Adobe Acrobat
• PaintShop Pro, Visio
• Sound Forge Audio Editing