Dawn Owens
About Dawn Owens
Dawn Owens serves as the Director of Business Development at Q-Centrix, where she has achieved notable sales performance and recognition. With a background in healthcare management and nursing, she has contributed significantly to the company's growth since 2014.
Current Role at Q-Centrix
Dawn Owens serves as the Director of Business Development at Q-Centrix, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she reports directly to the Chief Business Development Officer and manages one direct report. Owens has demonstrated strong performance in her position, being recognized as the #1 Top Sales Performer in 2019 and #2 in 2021. She has exceeded sales quotas significantly, achieving 202% of her sales target in 2021, even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, she closed the largest deal in the company's history, valued at over $5 million.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to joining Q-Centrix, Dawn Owens held the position of Quality Manager at Mary Black Health System from 2008 to 2014. During her six years there, she contributed to quality improvement initiatives in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Before that, she worked as a Clinical Liaison at Regency Hospital Company for one year, from 2006 to 2007, in Greenville, South Carolina. This experience in various healthcare roles has provided her with a strong foundation in the industry.
Education and Qualifications
Dawn Owens earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Healthcare Emphasis from Clemson University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing, which she obtained from the same university between 1999 and 2003. This educational background supports her expertise in both business development and healthcare.
Achievements in Business Development
In her current role, Dawn Owens has achieved President’s Club status twice, specifically in 2019 and 2021. She plays a significant role in coaching and mentoring newly hired members of the Business Development team, contributing to their professional growth and the overall success of the department. Her collaborative efforts in strategic planning, research, and lead generation initiatives further demonstrate her commitment to the company's objectives.