Alescia Farr, Ph.D., M.P.H.

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Project Manager Analytics Specialist IV - Workforce Development Director at City of Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Overview

Alescia Farr is a community psychologist and the Workforce Development Director for the City of Detroit. With a Ph. D. from DePaul University, her expertise lies in optimizing administrative functions, fostering positive organizational culture, and academic research on womens mental health.

Outside of her public health career, Alescia is a certified yoga instructor and has a long-standing passion for dance. She minored in dance at Michigan State University and has taught for over 12 years in the Midwest.

Unique fact: Alescia holds the title of Miss Black Michigan.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Workforce Development
As the director for the City of Detroit, she is an expert in project management, leadership development, performance management, and staff retention.
Public Health Equity
Her academic research focuses on the "Superwoman Schema" and its impact on the mental and physical health outcomes of Black women.
Dance and Yoga
She minored in dance in college, has taught it for over 12 years, and is also a certified yoga instructor, showing a deep commitment to wellness.

Media Appearances

Alescia has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Project Manager Analytics Specialist IV - Workforce Development Director at City of Detroit
8-2020 - 4-2024
Public Health Project Leader - HIV Care Manager at City of Detroit
1-2020 - 8-2020
Practice Transformation Specialist at Henry Ford Health
8-2018 - 1-2020
Chief of Staff at Macomb County Department of Health & Community Services
9-2015 - 6-2018
Adjunct Professor of Psychology at DePaul University

Education

9-2012 - 5-2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from DePaul University
9-2010 - 4-2012
Master of Public Health - MPH from University of Michigan

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Exp : 11 Location : Detroit, Michigan, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Project Manager Analytics Specialist IV - Workforce Development Director at City of Detroit
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Insights For Selling To Alescia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alescia is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alescia

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alescia move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Alescia take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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