Laureen Rowland, CAE
Executive Director at American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CAE (Certified Association Executive)
ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)Jan, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Dec 2011 - Present
Serve as the chief staff executive managing the business, operational, and strategic aspects of the Society with 2,300 members and $2.2 million budget. Founded in 1986, ASOA empowers ophthalmic leaders to elevate the business of ophthalmology through education, innovation, support, and collaboration. Serving administrators, managers, physicians, and practice management staff, ASOA offers avenues for personal and professional growth and provides support, tools, and resources for the daily challenges of managing a practice.
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GAMA Global
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Director Operations / Chief of Staff
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2011
Served as member of three-person senior leadership team (along with CEO and CFO) providing overall strategic direction for international organization with approximately 5,500 members, 20 paid staff, and $4.5M annual budget. In charge of operations, association governance, staff/volunteer development and oversight, HR generalist affairs (in conjunction with outsourced HR firm), and international relations. Served as member of three-person senior leadership team (along with CEO and CFO) providing overall strategic direction for international organization with approximately 5,500 members, 20 paid staff, and $4.5M annual budget. In charge of operations, association governance, staff/volunteer development and oversight, HR generalist affairs (in conjunction with outsourced HR firm), and international relations.
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Executive Director
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Feb 2007 - May 2008
Recruited by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) to serve as executive director for their ISAC organization, an international professional society with approximately 1,700 members. Organized and executed administrative aspects of ISAC business, working closely with executive committee to design and implement strategic initiatives driving the attainment of ISAC goals. Prepared and monitored $1.5M budget; organized monthly council meetings; coordinated member publications/materials, committee reports, marketing collateral, and membership campaigns; cultivated strategic partnerships; and developed new education and membership programs.
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Southeastern Capital Investment Holdings,LLC
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive/Executive Director
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Jun 2001 - Feb 2007
Served as chief staff executive managing all fiscal, business, and operational aspects of two full-service associations – the Association of University Research Parks (AURP), a 350-member organization, and the American College of Medical Physicists (ACMP), with 450 members. Reported to and collaborated extensively with the presidents and boards of directors for each association. Oversaw all conferences and publications; administered a combined budget of $1M; and held ultimate accountability for the profitability, membership growth, program/services quality, and mission attainment of each association.
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GAMA Global
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Administration & Membership Services
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Feb 1980 - Dec 2000
Oversaw all administrative and member service functions for national trade association (now operating as National Association of Shell Marketers). Managed $500K budget; supervised office team; and liaised between business partnerships, president, executive committee, board of directors, association officers, and legal counsel. Responsible for a broad array of member programs as well as all organizational communications/publications; contract compliance; payroll processing; federal (IRS) and state financial reporting; and all compensation and benefit administration, including 401(k) plan.
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Education
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1973 - 1977
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS, Sociology
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