Karen Kelly

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Retired at Methodist Health System

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Karen Kelly is a retired Nurse Manager from Methodist Health System with deep expertise in value analysis, holding both CVAHP and Infection Control certifications. A graduate of Baylor University, her career spans clinical nursing, research, medical device sales, and leading multiple cost-saving and safety committees.

She successfully transitioned from clinical nursing to become a top-ranked product sales specialist before leading value analysis and contract negotiation efforts for a major health system.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

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

Topics They Care About

Infection Control
Demonstrated a strong recent focus by obtaining a specialized micro-credential in Infection Control from the AHVAP Certification Center.
Healthcare Value Analysis
As a Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP), she has chaired numerous materiel analysis committees to improve costs and product selection.
Medical Device Sales
Previously worked as a top-ranked sales specialist for companies like Medwave and Alaris Medical Systems, managing a multi-million dollar quota.

Media Appearances

Karen has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2005
Retired at Methodist Health System
10-2004 - 6-2005
Product Sales Specialist at Medwave Inc.
6-1994 - 9-2004
Systems Consultants at Alaris Medical Systems
3-1992 - 6-1994
Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Cardiology and Internal Medicine Associates
5-1989 - 2-1992
Clinical Nurse II, Cardiac Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center

Education

1980 - 1991
Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University
1981 - 1984
Bachelor's Degree from Bryan Memorial School of Nursing

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Exp : 40 Location : Dallas, Texas, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Retired at Methodist Health System
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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen 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 Karen

  • 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 Karen move?

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

  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

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


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