Heather Barrow
Business Management | Accounting | Executive Administration
Garland
Summary
Experienced professional with 30 years in administration, accounting, and financial operations across industries including real estate, mortgage, and education. Expertise in financial reporting, budget management, and reporting and reconciling P&Ls with project accounting structures. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, ability to manage competing priorities, meticulous attention to detail, and high self-motivation. Proven track record of improving financial efficiency, driving cost control, and delivering actionable financial insights to senior leadership. Over 6 years of experience in the financial industry, with strong skills in supporting executive teams, project management, and optimizing efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist/Accounts Receivable
FreddieMac
06.2024 - Current
- Process billing across multiple business lines, manage customer fee inquiries, and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies
- Conduct root cause analysis, research and customer activity analysis; reporting and presentation for strategic decisions
- Collaborate with teams to create and enact training, operational themes, and events
Executive Coordinator
FreddieMac
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Supported 6 Executive Level Officers simultaneously with over 95% calendar management accuracy
- Managed complex executive calendars, coordinated extensive travel, and processed expense reports with meticulous attention to detail
- Streamlined executive calendars, reducing avoidable and duplicate meetings by 15%, increasing productivity and time efficiency
- Directed facilities planning, seating arrangements, and facilities service coordination
- Served as a liaison between executives and employees, facilitating open lines of communication throughout the organization.
Executive Assistant to CEO
True North Advisors
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported 2 C-Suite Executives simultaneously, handling highly complex calendars, meeting logistics and multi-location travel arrangements
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
- Prepared agendas, presentations, meeting materials, and annotated key takeaways and action items
- Supervised office administration staff and coordinated facilities management with on and off site vendors
Executive Assistant to CFO
Richardson ISD
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Led a team of 7, driving cross-training between two administrative functions, which improved team flexibility and reduced task backlog
- Managed multi-source budgets, including overseeing over $1.5M across multiple projects, adhering to financial goals and timeline
- Reconciled monthly Trial Balances and managed purchasing workflows to ensure financial integrity
- Administered complicated budgeting processes, including managing grants, budgets, and financial reporting that adhered to both regulatory standards and district goals
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
Office Manager
Home Key Team
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets
- Negotiated and renewed contracts and vendor leases, and effectively managed supply inventories and budget control
- Performed all bookkeeping functions, including HUD1 preparation and processing, AP, AR, and Payroll functions
Business Manager/Executive Assistant
CTDI
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Produced daily and monthly P&L reports, aligning data with corporate accounting teams
- Managed employee time records, schedules, and PTO, and advised on employee contract management
- Coordinated hiring processes including screening, interviewing, evaluations, and terminations
- Organized and executed large-scale events for up to 1,500 participants, managing everything from venue selection to budgeting and on-site coordination, ensuring successful and cost-effective outcomes
Education
MBA - Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Skills
- Authored training materials and supported software system transitions and staff onboarding initiatives
- Managed mortgage servicing, loan document creation, and post-funding exception reviews
- Played a key role in financial operations for a manufacturing and repair facility, including P&L reporting, cost control, and aligning financial data with corporate accounting teams to ensure complete reconciliation
- Experience in compliance with local and federal regulations, including supporting Board of Trustees elections and handling HOA financials
- Led training needs analysis and delivered internal and external training programs, improving staff performance and onboarding
- Facilitated and coordinated the implementation and transition of new software systems
- Designed and maintained comprehensive records management and filing systems for critical documents
- Experience in compliance with local and federal regulations, including supporting Board of Trustees elections and handling HOA financials
Accomplishments
- Project Management
- Reporting & Budgeting
- Cross-Team Coordination
- People Management
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Office & Business Management
- Facility Coordination
- Training, Mentoring & Development
Timeline
Accounting Specialist/Accounts Receivable
FreddieMac
06.2024 - Current
Executive Coordinator
FreddieMac
04.2020 - 06.2024
Executive Assistant to CEO
True North Advisors
09.2019 - 04.2020
Executive Assistant to CFO
Richardson ISD
08.2015 - 09.2019
Office Manager
Home Key Team
08.2013 - 07.2015
Business Manager/Executive Assistant
CTDI
01.2009 - 03.2010
MBA - Administration
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
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