About Us

Who We Are

With over 40 combined years of project management experience, our team has worked in marketing, sports management, interior design, event planning, fundraising, family & child services, executive administration, human resources, and other concierge/travel-based services.  The staff at Off Your Plate is here to help you with projects, both big and small.  We ensure a very trustworthy environment (are insured & bonded), and there is no project we won’t consider helping you with.  If we cannot help you directly, we have a deep network of trusted professionals that we can connect you with.

We are very down-to-earth, organized, efficient, and dependable.  We pride ourselves on having a very social and unique relationship with each of our clients. We want to give the best service possible to save you time and make your life easier.

With our services, you can have a house manager, a personal assistant, a home organizer, a project manager, an interior designer, a party planner and a personal shopper right at your fingertips. We excel in working with clients on a regular basis, providing weekly personal assistance or assisting in the home with anything overwhelming our clients; and also often work with those whose primary residence is not in the Bay Area by helping to take care of things on the home front .  Freeing up a few hours in your week will make a world of difference – we can guarantee that!

Jenn Shull

Jenn is the owner of Off Your Plate, which she founded in 2009.  She has over 15 years of project management experience working in various industries, and has found a niche in helping out individuals and families who genuinely find her services valuable. She truly believes her clients gain time, energy, peace of mind, and even wealth by hiring Off Your Plate for various services.

In the time Off Your Plate can save you by running weekly errands, prepping for a party or coordinating with vendors on a home remodel, you can play at the park with your kids, spend more hours of your day in the office or on the golf course.  Jenn feels that her service allows her customers to have what they really want – more time.  She values both the professional and personal connections she’s made over the years, and those relationships that continue to thrive because of Off Your Plate.

Jenn is a 6th generation Bay Arean, and was born & raised in San Jose.  After graduating from Northwestern University in 2000, she moved back to San Francisco.  She received her MA at USF in 2005, and has spent the years since, gaining knowledge in a realm of industries & environments – learning and consuming as much as possible and valuing every experience, as it lends itself to the success of Off Your Plate.

Jay Lison

Born & raised in San Francisco, Jay knows the history and the ins-and-outs of this city like nobody else, and is ready to help you with any task needed. A college basketball player and graduate of SFSU, Jay has a BA in Communications & Marketing. His skills are diversified, specializing mostly in Project Management, Sales, and Coaching.  His well-rounded background makes him a great consultant for Off Your Plate, coming up with unique & creative solutions for every client’s need. Jay is a reliable and confident source for many of our clients.  He thinks outside the box when it comes to project management, interior & personal design and event planning. Gifted with the “thrill of the hunt” mentality, he shies away from no request. He’s crafty, handy, incredibly detail-oriented and can help you with almost any project you throw at him. And using his muscle, Jay can also move your items around & haul the old stuff away. Jay is a positive, good-natured guy who is easy to work with, wonderful with kids and inspired by any task.  He’s organized, professional and is excited to take things Off Your Plate!

Dennis Hirata

Dennis was born and raised in Santa Clara, CA and made the move to San Francisco in 2003.  In 2007 he graduated from Academy of Art University with a BFA in Interior Architecture and Design. He has worked in the design industry for over 8 years and has a great deal of experience with furniture construction and ergonomics. He is an excellent space planner and has a passion for organizing small personal spaces such as closets and/or home offices, and really gets into the bigger projects like a room or home redesign.

Even when he is not working, he is always trying to improve his “right brain” way of thinking by rearranging his apartment, writing articles for the Stndrd Magazine, scanning the internet for new and classic design trends, or testing every sofa, chair, stool, and ottoman possible for future projects. He’s crafty, he’s reliable, he’s fun.

Dennis believes that no project is too big or to small as long as the client’s needs, wants, and likes show through in the design of their space.

Susan Forbes

As one of the first Lifestyle Management Consultants at Off Your Plate, Susan’s goal is to help her clients with whatever projects or tasks they may need so that they can spend more time doing what they love the most. As a new mom, she is always up for brainstorming ways to help make her clients’ lives more efficient and enjoyable. A creative thinker, Susan enjoys working with clients on organizational & creative projects, can help with planning special events and lending a hand with domestic responsibilities.

Born and raised in the Southern California town of Lake Arrowhead, Susan received her first taste of Northern California as a student-athlete at the University of the Pacific; where she graduated with a BA in 2006 and went on her to earn her MA in 2009.

While receiving her education, and thereafter, Susan has gained years of experience in various administrative and marketing positions; and consistently contributes her experience and resourcefulness to the team of consultants at Off Your Plate.