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Barbara Shaw

@barbarashaw

Administrative professional with a vast skillset looking to make an impact!

Canada
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a well-run workplace where I can bring calm structure to office operations—owning records, scheduling, and billing, improving workflows, and supporting teams.

I’m an experienced administrative professional with over a decade of success in office coordination, financial administration, and records management across healthcare, government, and professional services. I bring structure to busy offices by maintaining accurate document control and supporting teams with calm, efficient organization.

In recent roles, I’ve managed accounts receivable for two companies and provided bookkeeping support, preparing working papers and month-end documentation while configuring new client accounts and onboarding within company systems. Before that, as an Office Manager for a six-provider dental clinic and its sister continuing education company, I oversaw scheduling, billing, document control, and coordination for a 15-person team.

I’m known for improving workflows (including reducing administrative processing time by up to 60%) and building clear operational reporting—like Excel dashboards tracking provider production and accounts receivable. With a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification and hands-on practice management experience (including Dentrix), I’m comfortable managing multiple priorities independently and maintaining audit-ready, confidential records.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Office Manager

Knox Mountain Dentistry / Ascend Dental Education

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Managed daily operations for a six-provider dental clinic and its continuing education sister business, overseeing scheduling, billing, document control, and coordination for a 15-person team. Maintained audit-ready digital filing, processed invoices and reconciled payments in practice management software and QuickBooks, and implemented workflow improvements that reduced administrative processing

GA

Administrative Assistant

Government of Alberta

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Provided administrative support across multiple departments, including scheduling, reception, and document preparation. Maintained databases and spreadsheets in line with provincial policy standards while supporting program logistics and accurate record keeping.

WD

Treatment Coordinator

West Grande Prairie Dental

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Coordinated provider schedules and maintained patient records using Dentrix practice management software. Reviewed insurance documentation and supported accurate claim and predetermination submissions while serving as the primary patient contact for scheduling and billing inquiries.

BT

Administrative Assistant

Bexson Transport

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Generated and submitted approximately 800 invoices monthly based on established accounts receivable schedules. Implemented company-wide inventory management software, trained team members on new processes, and maintained organized financial and operational records in a high-volume environment.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Intuit logoIN

Intuit

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification, QuickBooks Online

2026 - 2026

Earned QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification from Intuit in 2026.

Okanagan College logoOC

Okanagan College

Basic Accounting Certificate, Accounting

2023 - 2023

Completed a Basic Accounting Certificate at Okanagan College in 2023.

PL

Pryor Learning

Management & Leadership Skills for New Management, Management & Leadership

2023 - 2023

Completed Management & Leadership Skills for New Management through Pryor Learning in 2023.

FC

FOR (Financial Coordinator)

Financial Coordinator Course, Financial Coordination

2021 - 2021

Completed a Financial Coordinator Course with FOR in 2021.

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