Laura Laabs
About Laura Laabs
Laura Laabs is a Dispatch Service Coordinator at Patterson Companies, Inc. with extensive experience in grant writing and community-based dental programs, including founding an oral hygiene education program for individuals with disabilities.
Work at Patterson Companies
Laura Laabs currently serves as a Dispatch Service Coordinator at Patterson Companies, Inc. She has been in this role for 10 months, starting in 2023. Her responsibilities include managing logistics and dispatching tasks, utilizing her experience in broker CRM software to enhance operational efficiency. The position is based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, where she contributes to the company's service coordination efforts.
Previous Experience at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Laura Laabs worked at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care for 14 years, from 2009 to 2023. During her tenure, she held multiple roles, including Coordinator of Smiles for Sr Lucille and Director of Dental Services. As Director of Dental Services, she managed the daily operations of a dental clinic for 18 months and was responsible for overseeing dental care programs. She founded 'Smiles for Sr Lucille', focusing on oral hygiene education for individuals with disabilities.
Background in Grant Writing and Fundraising
Laura Laabs has extensive experience in grant writing and fundraising, having secured one million dollars to establish a specialized dental clinic for individuals with disabilities. Her skills in budgeting and community-based program development have been instrumental in supporting dental initiatives aimed at underserved populations.
Education and Expertise in Dental Hygiene
Laura Laabs studied at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Dental Hygiene from 1996 to 1998. Her education laid the foundation for her career in dental hygiene, which includes both chairside experience and a focus on nonprofit community-based dental programs.
Experience at Transport Services Limited
In 2023, Laura Laabs briefly worked as an Account Manager at Transport Services Limited for five months. This role involved on-site responsibilities in the United States, where she applied her skills in logistics and service coordination.