Deidre Hollins has over 20 years of experience in human resources, admissions, claims adjusting, real estate sales, and financial analysis. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Admissions at South University, where she has developed recruitment strategies for career-changers and improved early commitment of high school students. Previously, she held roles in claims adjusting, admissions representation, real estate sales, procurement analysis, and human resources. Hollins holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

1. DEIDRE L. HOLLINS
(803) 447-8590 | Dlhollins1@aol.com
EXPERIENCE
SOUTH UNIVERSITY, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS 2010-
PRESENT
Developed college-age/adult recruitment strategies that spoke to needs of the student population
retraining for career change. Developed system for early recruitment and commitment of high school
students that significantly improved their start rate. Presented candidates with detailed information
regarding the programs and skills that would be acquired upon completion of academic programs.
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, CLAIMS SERVICE ADJUSTER 2009-2010
Diligently investigated, evaluated, and negotiated multiple moderate to complex automobile, commercial,
property damage and homeowner liability claims. Established and maintained high level of positive
working relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring satisfaction with company services.
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE 2007-2009
Established and cultivated relationships with high school teachers, guidance counselors, administrative
staff, and service managers. Designed and delivered motivational career presentations to high school
students. Trained new representatives on how to gain access to schools, give career presentations,
generated leads, conduct in-home enrollment interviews and close sales.
SC LICENSED REALTOR, RUSSELL & JEFFCOAT, REAL ESTATE SALES – CONCURRENT 2002–2007
Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing
services. Interviewed clients to determine what kinds of properties they were seeking. Presented
purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Observed, received, and otherwise obtained information from
all relevant sources.
SCANA, INC., FINANCIAL PROCUREMENT /ANALYST 1997-2005
Successfully connected a sales team of over 25 personnel to product management and manufacturing via
an automated forecasting process leading to increased information sharing throughout the organization.
Spearheaded annual sales budget process improvements with a goal of better variance tracking.
AM-PRO PROTECTIVE AGENCY, INC., HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST 1987-1995
Worked as part of a team to develop and deliver a new hire orientation program, recruitment from
applicant to hire process and unemployment claims processing. As a Compliance Manager, the program
included organizational overviews, performance management philosophy, time reporting policies,
guidelines and training, and safety and security training, regulatory compliance management and
oversight for classified information reporting to the Department of Defense.
EDUCATION
Webster University- Columbia, SC MAY 2014
Master of Art in Human Resource Management
Southern Wesleyan University- Columbia, SC DECEMBER 2004

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration