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She earned her MBA degree from
Drexel University and has taught undergraduate German courses at the University of
Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph's University. She serves on the Board of Directors of
the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (EMCCC)
and is a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM); Network Connections of Montgomery County, Bucks
County and Philadelphia; and the Bucks
County Women's Business Forum. While with Rohm and Haas, Bob served on the Board of Directors of a
professional trade association, XPLOR International, for 7 years. During that
time, he served as vice president for two years prior to assuming the presidency for an
additional two years. This volunteer position brought him in contact with a variety of
stakeholders and utilized his public speaking talents. Individual clients have offered the
following testimonials: • " Greg and I just wanted to thank you again for all the work you did on the day my mother-in-law moved into Twining Village. The apartment looks great! Thank you for your hard work and your gracious spirit." Amy K. - Ewing, New Jersey• "I just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the first rate job that you and your team did getting the house and the garage cleaned out and ready to sell. From the start we have been very impressed with your level of compassion, professionalism and follow-through. You and your team have made a difficult job much more manageable and everyone in our family is most appreciative." Russ E. - Chalfont • "Thank you Marlene! My mother was certainly impressed by you and your staff. You went above and beyond to make sure she felt cared for and as relaxed as possible under the changing circumstances of the move. Your professionalism during this stressful and somewhat disorganized time for our family was unwavering, and for that we are extremely grateful." Theo F. - Westport, CT • "I can't thank you enough for all your hard work. My parents, brothers and I deeply appreciate it. After the past few months of all the details - closing down the NC apartment, establishing the PA apartment, the journey up to PA and the moving day chaos - we couldn't have done this final lap without you and your team." Jennifer B. - San Francisco • "My sincere thanks. Your services are worth 'their weight in gold'." Joanne Y. - Lower Gwynedd. •
"Thank
you very much for a job well done. I appreciate the sensitivity inherent in your
whole approach, in addition to your obvious organizational talent and attention to
detail. Knowing everything would be resolved allowed me to indulge in those fond
memories of Mom, free of concern about all those details and arrangements. That
peace of mind is worth more than gold. • "It is my pleasure to recommend Marlene Stocks for any project. My 80 year old mother was selling our childhood home and moving into a two bedroom apartment in a retirement community. Our house was a 2500 square foot home with a full basement- full of 53 years of living and raising children. Though spry and healthy, this was no small task for my mom. I was growing increasingly stressed and fearful about how this move and downsizing would be accomplished. I took care of as much as I could, but, I live a great distance from my mom, so my availability was limited. At the time, I did not appreciate how emotional and vulnerable my mother was feeling.Marlene Stocks to the rescue! She met with us and assessed our needs. Marlene was invaluable with the actual process of the move. She choreographed and coordinated. Nothing phased her; she is unflappable. She was present on moving day and set up my mom’s apartment so that it was ready to sleep in that night. Indeed, all that is true. But, for us, the biggest and most important things Marlene beholds are her unconditional love, understanding and attention in a calm reassuring way without judgment. Marlene has, again, helped me by overseeing the shipping of my property from Pennsylvania to California. It is a project I could not do myself and I was completely reassured that she had taken it on. We also recommended Marlene ‘s services to my mom’s childhood friend who had to downsize and move quickly while coping with a severe illness. It was equally successful and handled in a caring, sensitive way. I cannot say enough about what Marlene did for us. One would only be enriched by Marlene's guidance and participation on any project." Amy D. - Fairfax, CA • "My parents' house of 42 years was sitting fully-furnished in Southampton like a museum, waiting for them to get the energy and emotional courage to clean it out. My sister and I encouraged them to move along with the process so they could sell our childhood home and relieve themselves of the burden an unused home can be. I called Marlene, and from the first moment she was responsive, caring, supportive and realistic. She and Susan walked my mother through all the decisions of what to keep, what to try to sell, and what to donate or discard. They were enthusiastic and understanding, and really listened to my parents' concerns. Marlene orchestrated the buyout of many of their belongings (with a nice payment to my parents, and little stress). She then coordinated donations to a very worthy cause, and had a team of haulers remove any and all trash. We have been nothing but impressed and pleased with Senior Transitions. Everything was revealed up front (no hidden charges), my parents could choose the services they wanted or did not want, and their house and belongings were treated with respect.The house is now being painted and prepared to put on the market for sale. We couldn't have done it without Senior Transitions.Thank you all so much." Amanda P. - Baltimore, MD • "Thank you for all your work and making this so much easier for me and my sister. Once again, I really am grateful for your work. The physical and emotional process of clearing the houose seemed really daunting to me but you made it possible." Andrea K. - Silver Spring, MD • "Things seem to have gone very well. Believe the move went very well. Thanks again for all your help, glad you were able to do this on short notice." Ray H. - St. Louis, MO • "Thanks again for all the physical and moral support in March." Diane A. - Wynnewood • "Thank you for your help and reassurances and empathy and sympathy for our traumatic move. You girls were great! We will surely recommend you to our friends!!" Eleanor and Bud F - Warminster • “Thank you so much! Linda told me that you did an outstanding job at the house! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kindness and friendship throughout this whole ordeal." Elaine D - Phoenix, AZ • “I am so so very grateful to you and Bob for getting me through an extremely traumatic experience. I had no idea that moving could take such a toll on a person. Thank you for your tremendous help." Elsa A - Warminster • "I would highly recommend Senior Transitions to anyone seeking to rid themselves of the stress and frustration that comes with transitioning your loved one through a different stage of life. My mother and I were responsible for moving my 84 year old aunt from Philadelphia to the northern Virginia area, where our famiily could better ensure her proper care. Since we reside in Virginia, we handled everything with Senior Transitions via phone and email. I didn't even meet Marlene and Bob until the conclusion of our business. During all of our interactions, Marlene completely relieved my mind of the anxiety that accompanies selling a home and moving or discarding all of its household effects. The thought of doing all of this while working full time in another state and being unable to oversee this function was simply overwhelming. Marlene assessed the property and explained the process. Marlene removed all items from the house, made the necessary donations and sent tax documentation for contributions, and completely respected the privacy of my aunt's personal documents in an entirely professional, trustworthy and thorough manner. My family arrived to see the property the day of closing with everything completely accomplished. What a blessing to have found this company." Tina H - Arlington, VA • “ I couldn't have done this move without your help!! Am very grateful I found you both and thanks once again." Pauline S - Warminster• “ Thanks also for the excellent job you did. I have moved very little from where you put it. What a big help you were. I would be more than happy to testify to being a very satisfied client. You were professional and efficient as wel as warm and friendly and very easy to work with. Thanks again for everything." Nancy and Jim B - Warminster• “It is with the deepest sincerity that I write to recommend Marlene Stocks as a moving planner. She is a gracious, caring person who understands the stress that a downsizing move can bring to a person, particularly an older one. The experience she brings to this work shows itself in her resourcefulness in solving the many problems that can arise at such a time. She knows where the facilities exist that can make the move and disposal of unneeded possessions smooth, socially responsible, and efficient. She is a pleasure to work with and to be with." Sylvia T - Philadelphia, PA • “Thank you so much
for the beautiful job you did on my property in •
“We want to thank you for all
your help and organization in dispersing my parent’s belongings. I would still be there going crazy if not for you
and Bob.” •
“Contracting with this company
was one of the best things we ever did to get rid of clutter and to re-organize our back
room. Marlene came to the house to check out
what we wanted as our goal. She asked us a lot
of questions and we asked her many questions. She
answered ALL of our questions and concerns. She
answered without hesitancy and with total professionalism and she provided us with copies
of insurance and references and copy of her membership in the National Association of
Senior Move Managers and their Code of Ethics. •
"I have completed the final
distribution of my godfather's estate and would like to take a moment to thank you for
your assistance in that process. Your guidance and suggestions in determining the
disposition of these items greatly assisted me. Your support made a potentially
overwhelming task quite manageable. In addiiton, your compassion in handling his
personal possessions meant a great deal to me. It was a difficult time for me and
your caring and understanding made a painful task much more bearable." • "I have lived in the same house for 40 years. Simply reading about 'down-sizing' and relocating' is mentally unsettling. To have a knowledgeable, kind, and patient person guide me through the process is comforting. Talking to someone professional about the many aspects of clearing the clutter, organizing and minimizing the 'stuff', and choosing a new domicile is motivating and uplifting." Mary G - Willow Grove, PA The following professionals have endorsed the work of Marlene Stocks as
President of Senior Transition Services on LinkedIn. James Egbert, Esq. (Partner - Egbert & Barnes, PC) "I have worked with Ms. Stocks and seen her in action. Her knowledge and attention to detail are far above the rest. She cares deeply about her work and her clients and strives, every time I have seen her, to provide the best possible service. As a small company when a customer or client contacts Ms. Stocks they are dealing with her directly and her attention to detail is unique. I firmly believe she is the best!" Former Director of Admissions – the Manor at Chestnut Hill). "It's not just a
business with Senior Transitions, it's the compassion and the caring about each individual
that I have referred to Marlene that is so impressive to me. The job isn't done when she
walks out the door. Marlene calls and checks in periodically with the resident or family
member. Marlene is HIGHLY organized and put residents’ possessions in place and
organizes them down to the last paperclip. Worth every penny spent!!" Former Director of Sales and Marketing – Twining Village) "Marlene is a
wonderful, cheerful person who works very well with the seniors who are now faced with a
very difficult time of their life. Packing up and moving, and/or disposing many years of
personal memories is not easy, but Marlene is the perfect one to help them through the
process and comes highly recommended from our staff at Twining Village. I am very
comfortable referring even my most delicate clients to her. Her sensitivity and compassion
shine through out making it a much easier transition for our new resident. Thanks so much
for your support to our team!" Barbara Louridas (Realtor -
Long & Foster Realtor) "Marlene Stocks with
Senior Transitions Services is more than a House Cleaner. She is a Move Specialist -- that
can help you, your family or your clients transition from a current residence to a new
one. And she does it all with a smile, easy going voice and manner, honesty and
integrity---and without drama." ) Paula Severino ( Former Senior Services Community Liaison –"Marlene
is a compassionate and sincere woman who cares about the clients she works with. She is
dedicated and client centered, often going above and beyond the call of duty. I would
highly recommend Marlene and her company, Senior Transition Services for downsizing,
moving and relocation needs." |
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