Deirdre Blake-Sayers

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DISC Type : C

Talent Acquisition Manager at Prisma Health

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Overview

Deirdre is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager at Prisma Health, focusing on the Midlands region. Her expertise is supported by a Master of Health Administration from the University of South Carolina and extensive experience as a Human Resources Director for South Carolina state departments.

She has a keen interest in professional development, with certifications in leadership strategies for women and team collaboration. Deirdre stays informed on current affairs and business trends by following publications like the Harvard Business Review and CNN.

Unique fact: Deirdre holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Health Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

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It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Recruiting
As the Talent Acquisition Manager for Prisma Health and holding a Master of Health Administration, she is focused on acquiring top talent in the healthcare sector.
Public Sector HR
She has significant leadership experience from her time as HR Director for two different South Carolina state departments.
Women in Leadership
Holds a specific certification in "Leadership Strategies for Women, " indicating a passion for advancing female leaders.

Media Appearances

Deirdre has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2021
Talent Acquisition Manager at Prisma Health
1-2018 - 6-2021
Director of Human Resources at SC Department of Social Services
7-1992 - 12-2017
Human Resources Director at South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs

Education

2003 - 2005
Master of Health Administration (MHA) from University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of South Carolina

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Insights For Selling To Deirdre

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deirdre is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deirdre

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deirdre move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Deirdre take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Deirdre

Personality Compatibility


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