Kelly Rakowski

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Chief Executive Officer at American Health Staffing Group

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Kelly Rakowski is the Chief Executive Officer of American Health Staffing Group, where she leverages deep expertise in healthcare workforce technology and services to drive growth and transformation. Educated at the University of Michigan, she is described as a thoughtful, compassionate, and purpose-driven leader with a history of P&L management at firms like AMN Healthcare and Premier Inc.

Outside of her executive role, Kelly is passionate about improving the healthcare system and building strong teams. She dedicates her time to community service as a board member for Hopes Door New Beginning Center, an organization that offers intervention and prevention services to families affected by domestic violence.

She has received multiple recent accolades, including being named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) "Staffing 100 North America" and "Global Power 150 Women in Staffing" lists.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Achievement-Oriented

Persuasive

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They like to keep things under control. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Workforce Strategy
As CEO of AHSG, she focuses on creating innovative, technology-driven workforce solutions to help healthcare organizations control costs and improve patient outcomes.
Organizational Transformation
She has a track record of leading significant enterprise-wide transformations, integrating people and technology, and implementing extensive operating model changes to drive growth.
Team Building
States that building teams is her passion and she focuses on adding leaders with unique expertise. Recommendations note her thoughtful and compassionate approach to leadership.

Media Appearances

American Healthcare Staffing Group CEO Kelly Rakowski Named to SIA Global Power 150 Women in Staffing. Featured in American Health Staffing Group (theahsg.com)

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Work History

9-2024
Chief Executive Officer at American Health Staffing Group
10-2020
Board Member at Hope's Door New Beginning Center
4-2020 - 8-2023
Group President & COO, Strategic Talent Solutions at AMN Healthcare
8-2018 - 4-2020
President, Leadership and Search Solutions at AMN Healthcare
6-2016 - 7-2018
Senior Vice President, Consulting & Advisory Services at Premier Inc.

Education

Master of Arts - MA from University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Rochester

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Insights For Selling To Kelly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelly is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelly

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelly move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Kelly take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Kelly

Personality Compatibility


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