Laura Barnes, MBA

Laura Barnes, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Laura is currently employed at Advantage Technologies, where they have held the positions of VP of Strategic Connections and Director of Strategic Engagement. Laura'sresponsibilities at this company involve strategic planning and building connections with key stakeholders. Prior to joining Advantage Technologies, Laura worked as a Live Events Manager at the same organization from 2019 to 2021.

Before their tenure at Advantage Technologies, Laura worked as a Management Transition Coach at Custom Dental Solutions from 2018 to 2019. In this role, they provided coaching and support during transitional periods within the organization.

From 2015 to 2019, Laura served as the Coordinator for the Milwaukee Study Club at Premier Periodontics. Laura'sresponsibilities included branding the company as a provider of exceptional periodontal and implant care, as well as managing external and internal marketing initiatives.

In 2018, Laura briefly worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Stepping Stone Dental Partners LLC. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Practice Development at Premier Periodontics LLC from 2014 to 2018. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating all business aspects of a periodontal specialty office and ensuring outstanding patient care.

Laura's career began at Drs. Leaman, Setnicar & Piacsek, S.C. in 2000, where they worked as an Office Manager for over 13 years. Laura then transitioned to Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc, where they served as a Unit Secretary from 1996 to 2000. In this position, they progressively advanced to oversee a 65-bed unit and managed a team of over 20 employees.

Overall, Laura Barnes's work experience demonstrates their ability to effectively manage teams, drive business growth, and create meaningful connections with clients and stakeholders.

Laura Barnes earned their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting & Business Administration from Ottawa University from 2011 to 2013. During the same period at Ottawa University, they also obtained their Bachelor of Science Accounting (BSA) degree in Accounting and Business/Management. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2009, Laura completed their Associate of Science (AS) degree in Supervisory Management from Waukesha County Technical College. Laura'seducation journey continued as they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Cardinal Stritch University from 2016 to 2018.