David Rhodes

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Program Director III at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Overview

David Rhodes serves as a Research Administrator at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he directs clinical research operations for the Department of Biostatistics. An alumnus of UAB, he holds a Master of Public Health, which informs his work in academic research and program management.

Outside of his university role, David is a creative professional and published author. He channels his passion for storytelling into writing childrens literature, demonstrating a commitment to engaging young audiences through imaginative narratives and creative projects.

David is the author of a childrens book series titled "The Adventures of Gigh and Ufan. "

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast-Paced

Vision Oriented

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Clinical Research
As the Director of Clinical Research Operations at UAB's Department of Biostatistics, he is deeply involved in the management and execution of clinical studies.
Children's Literature
He is the author of the children's book series "The Adventures of Gigh and Ufan, " indicating a personal passion for writing for young readers.
Public Health
He earned a Master of Public Health from UAB, which provides the educational foundation for his career in research administration and operations.

Media Appearances

Rhodes, David | School of Public Health. Featured in University of Alabama at Birmingham – School of Public Health

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Work History

8-1994 - 12-2018
Program Director III at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Director of Clinical Research Operations- Dept. of Biostatisitcs at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Education

2008 - 2010
Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Exp : 24 Location : Birmingham, Alabama, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Program Director III at University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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