Dorothy Tzimas
Guelph,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented financial operations and administrative professional with experience managing invoicing, account tracking, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping across healthcare and financial services environments. Proven ability to process high-volume financial transactions with accuracy, maintain organized financial records, and support operational efficiency. Currently completing bookkeeping certification with a focus on accounting systems, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP principles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner - Financial & Administrative Operations
Dorothy Tzimas Psychotherapy
Guelph, Canada
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Managed invoicing, billing, and expense tracking for a private practice
- Maintained accurate financial records and monthly reporting
- Handled payment processing, account tracking, and documentation
- Organized administrative workflows and ensured data accuracy
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance in financial records
Independent Contractor
Gladshetyn Psychology Professional Corporation
Toronto, Canada
08.2017 - 11.2024
- Maintained and reconciled Excel spreadsheets to track services rendered, billable hours, and invoice totals for weekly and monthly submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal requirements
- Performed data entry and validation in Excel to support invoicing, financial tracking, and reporting
- Prepared and submitted invoices based on Excel-tracked service records and approved hours
- Maintained organized digital records and supported administrative workflows including scheduling, documentation, and client communications
Client Records and Administrative Coordinator
Associated Youth Services of Peel
Mississauga, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed confidential client records and data entry within a secure internal system
- Maintained organized digital files and documentation in compliance with internal policies
- Prepared written reports, summaries, and administrative documentation
- Handled client correspondence, scheduling, and follow-up via email and phone
Financial Services Specialist
Cash Money
Georgetown, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Processed high-volume daily financial transactions with 100% accuracy across cash and digital payment systems
- Performed daily cash audits and vault reconciliations, consistently maintaining zero discrepancies
- Ensured compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and risk-management standards
- Assessed client financial information to support informed lending decisions
Cash Supervisor & Cashier
Shoppers Drug Mart
Ottawa & Georgetown, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Oversaw daily cash operations, reconciliations, internal audits, and staff training with a focus on financial accuracy and loss prevention
Education
Bookkeeping Professional Certificate -
Intuit Academy
Guelph, ON01.2026
Master of Counselling - Counselling Psychology
Athabasca University
Calgary, AB01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON01.2010
Small Business Bookkeeping Certification -
Sheridan College
Guelph, ONSkills
- Bookkeeping and accounting software
- Bank reconciliations
- GAAP fundamentals
- Journal entries
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Cash and credit card reconciliations
- Confidential financial record keeping
- Invoice processing
- Expense tracking
- General ledger management
- Month-end closing processes
- Data entry and analysis
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
Timeline
Client Records and Administrative Coordinator
Associated Youth Services of Peel
01.2020 - 01.2022
Small Business Owner - Financial & Administrative Operations
Dorothy Tzimas Psychotherapy
01.2019 - 04.2025
Independent Contractor
Gladshetyn Psychology Professional Corporation
08.2017 - 11.2024
Financial Services Specialist
Cash Money
01.2014 - 01.2017
Cash Supervisor & Cashier
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2009 - 01.2017
Bookkeeping Professional Certificate -
Intuit Academy
Master of Counselling - Counselling Psychology
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Carleton University
Small Business Bookkeeping Certification -
Sheridan College