Edward Stygar, MBA, CAE

Experience

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  Los Angeles Cellular

  Jun 1992 - Oct 1992

  Account Executive

  Provided product advice, dependant on customer need for cellular phones and service.

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  ABSA International (formerly American Biological Safety Association, Inc.)

  Jan 1993 - now

  Executive Director

  • Chief staff executive responsible for leading the strategic direction and growth of the organization • Lead a team of 6 that provides operational support and guidance to the volunteer leaders and 1600+ members • Coordinate and Direct Six Strategic Teams and 27 Committees• Successfully led the transition of ABSA from a management company to a stand alone organization creating a new overall structure, coordinating the opening of a new office, and hiring staff• Lead the development of programs to create global awareness and participation of Association products and services driven by member and customer needs• Provide guidance to the ABSA Council on the strategic direction of the organization addressing the needs of the growing profession of biosafety and biosecurity in an increasingly changing environment • Oversee all ABSA functions including conferences, seminars, courses, publications, website, products, legislative efforts, financial management, and operations which has resulted in expanded activities and sustained profitability• Led efforts that resulted in a steady increase in membership, increased revenues, and conference attendance • Provide on-going guidance to ABSA Council and volunteer leaders on strategic initiatives involving the development of educational opportunities and outreach to national and international partners • Worked with international partners to create a global laboratory standard • Responsible for a $2.1mm budget that has grown at a rate of 24% from 2014 to 2017• Created workshops and presentations for international biosafety associations on association management tactics and strategies Show less

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  Stygar Associates

  Jan 1993 - Jun 2006

  VP of Marketing

  • Designed and implemented advertising campaigns for non-profit professional associations • Proactively implemented new technologies to enhance client marketing and membership strategies• Implemented cost accounting to set prices for clients’ meetings and products• Active committee participant focusing on the establishment of an international laboratory certification program• Designed, implemented, and maintained client websites• Planned and implemented multiple subscription conferences and symposiums for clients ranging from 20 to 1200 attendees• Involved in the strategic planning efforts of multiple associations• Conducted a reorganization effort to streamline organizational structure and policy resulting in a more efficient and cost effective function• Negotiate supplier, client, and company contracts ensuring quality and reasonable costs• Instrumental in writing surgical facilities accreditation standards to ensure compliance with Medicare standards • Lead a team of 11 supporting multiple non-profit associations most of which were healthcare or healthcare related• Assisted with the design and implementation of a multiple association database system• Provided clients with investment policy recommendations and implementation guidance• Managed multiple projects of several non-profit associations• Partnered with President in managing business activities of multiple non-profit professional associations• Managed the design and implementation of multiple marketing and promotional pieces to promote client association programs and membership • Created and managed client budgets for the fiscal year, conferences, and special projects• Instrumental in the management and implementation of a 1000 surgery facility accreditation program• Participated in the creation, management and implementation of a certification test for healthcare professionals Show less