Desheun Hines

Background

About Desheun Hines

DeSheun Hines at your service! Honorably discharged Sgt of Marines (2004 - 2013), with a collection of over 15 awards and medals for outstanding leadership and mission accomplishments. I began my civilian career by attending Hillsborough Community College (HCC) to obtain my Associates in Arts degree (High Honors), completing the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate program (High Honors), and earning the HCC's “Academic Excellence in Business” award upon graduation. I continued my career by attending the University of Tampa (UT) for my Bachelor's degree in Management, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned the “Outstanding Graduate in Management” award upon completion. After a successful run as the HCC Veteran Student Affairs Academic Advisor, I moved on to become the HCC’s “I.V.M.F./Community Navigator” Project Manager (thru the InLab@HCC), where I use my positive mindset and love for my fellow vets, plus community members alike, to help them find training and resources to succeed on their entrepreneurial journey. I’m a believer that the only way I’ll be successful is if I help those around me achieve success. With that said, I am proudly continuing to serve as a Special Projects Coordinator with Hillsborough County's Economic Development MBE/SME programs. Knowledge is only powerful when it’s put to use, so I plan to use mine to help my our disadvantaged minority and women owned businesses succeed as they work construction projects within Hillsborough County. Lastly, I believe that we are our own brand ambassadors, which is why I pride myself in being a constant professional on and off the clock. My mantra is to "Be the change you hope to see" as I watch the world change around me. Now that you've read all of that, lets strive for greatness together as we help and support each other! “Dig the ditches and let God worry about the rain.” – Bishop Jimmy J. Smiley Jr.