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Deborah Heairlston

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Professional admissions leader skilled in driving enrollment growth and enhancing student recruitment strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environments, delivering impactful results, and adapting to evolving institutional needs. Expertise in data analysis, strategic planning, and relationship-building, paired with results-driven approach and commitment to excellence. Proficient in managing teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring seamless admissions experience.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Chiropractor

The Joint Chiropractic
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine chiropractic needs and treatment plans.
  • Administered hands-on chiropractic adjustments to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
  • Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and wellness strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for patients' health needs.

Court Clerk

Cobb County Magistrate Court
03.2020 - 02.2025
  • Processed court documents and maintained accurate case files to support judicial operations.
  • Assisted in scheduling hearings, ensuring timely communication between parties involved.
  • Managed case management software for efficient tracking of pending cases and filings.
  • Provided clerical support during court proceedings, maintaining order and facilitating documentation flow.

Emergency Communications Officer

Cobb County Emergency Communications
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated emergency response communications to ensure timely information dissemination during critical incidents.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and emergency services to streamline inter-agency communication efforts during emergencies.
  • Assisted in saving lives by providing critical pre-arrival instructions to callers during medical emergencies.
  • Handled multiple emergency calls simultaneously, ensuring timely assistance for all callers in need.

Collections Manager

Heritage Property Management Services
04.2013 - 06.2018
  • Led collections strategy, improving recovery rates and reducing overdue accounts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve disputes and improve customer relations.
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
  • Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.

Director of Admissions

Life University
08.1992 - 03.2009
  • Developed and implemented strategic enrollment initiatives to enhance student recruitment efforts.
  • Led cross-departmental collaboration to streamline admissions processes and improve applicant experience.
  • Analyzed admissions data to inform decisions and optimize outreach strategies for prospective students.
  • Mentored and trained admissions staff, fostering a culture of excellence and customer service.

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

Life Chiropractic College
Marietta, GA
06-1992

Master of Arts - Higher Education/Enrollment Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
12-1984

Skills

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Student recruitment
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Integrity and trustworthiness
  • Innovative solutions
  • Strong organization
  • Information gathering
  • Mental resilience
  • Court procedures
  • Document preparation
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Collaborative Problem-solving

Timeline

Chiropractor

The Joint Chiropractic
03.2025 - 09.2025

Court Clerk

Cobb County Magistrate Court
03.2020 - 02.2025

Emergency Communications Officer

Cobb County Emergency Communications
11.2018 - 12.2019

Collections Manager

Heritage Property Management Services
04.2013 - 06.2018

Director of Admissions

Life University
08.1992 - 03.2009

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

Life Chiropractic College

Master of Arts - Higher Education/Enrollment Management

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Hofstra University
Deborah Heairlston