Connie Howell

Energizer
DISC Type : I

GBPO Director MDM/MDG at Smith+Nephew

Whiteville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Connie is a global leader in operational excellence and Master Data Management at Smith+Nephew, specializing in business transformation within regulated environments. Described by colleagues as an authentic leader and an expert in her field, she leverages lean six sigma methods to drive positive results and customer satisfaction.

She is a passionate advocate for continuous improvement and holds a certification in Cultural Transformation Tools, reflecting a unique focus on enhancing organizational culture.

Personality Overview

Believer

Big Picture Person

Informal

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Master Data Governance
Executes data strategy and establishes governance frameworks to manage data as a corporate asset in support of digital transformations.
Operational Excellence
Leverages lean six sigma methods to facilitate strategic planning and lead high-performance teams, driven by a passion for continuous improvement.
Servant Leadership
Identifies as a servant leader, focused on achieving results by promoting an engaged and collaborative culture that motivates employees.

Media Appearances

Connie has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
GBPO Director MDM/MDG at Smith+Nephew
11-2024 - 2-2025
Operations Manager at Southwire Company
6-2021 - 11-2024
Sr. Director Operations Excellence and Project Management at MicroPort Orthopedics
5-2019 - 5-2021
Sr. Director, Global Master Data at Wright Medical
10-2012 - 5-2019
Sr. Director, Process Improvement and Global Master Data at Wright Medical

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) from Mississippi State University

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Insights For Selling To Connie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Connie is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Connie

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Connie move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Connie take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Connie

Personality Compatibility


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