Denise Maher
*******.*****@*****.*** • 503-***-**** • Portland, OR
EXPERIENCE
peerNetworks
Project Administrator (Contract)
Sep 2024 - Present
• Manage peerNetworks calendar: schedule guest speakers, meetings, and events.
• Manage and facilitate Community Behavioral Health weekly forum, including contacting and scheduling guest speakers.
• Teams, MS 365, and subscriptions: responsible for managing collaboration tools (like Microsoft Teams), subscription services, and the organization’s use of Microsoft 365.
• Data collection, management, and analysis in general and OHA reporting. Present data and reports to management.
• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic files in compliance with public records retention statutes.
• Data collection and analytics; project evaluation and/or analysis.
• Organizational point of contact with tech and consultants: serve as liaison between the organization and external consultants or tech professionals.
• Create weekly announcements for email distribution of upcoming speakers
• Track grant timing and compliance: monitor deadlines, compliance requirements, and data reports for grants to ensure proper administration.
MHAAO,
People & Culture Generalist
Apr 2022 - Aug 2024
• Full Cycle Recruiter
• Separation process includes exit interviews, preparation, and processing of unemployment claims.
• HR administrative tasks: Personnel data management, legal and policy compliance, claims processing, coordinating staff training, and preparing personnel documents in a correct, prompt, and professional manner.
• Payroll Coordinator (FSA, HSA, 401K).
• Data collection and reporting.
• Participates in evaluation of the organization's policies, procedures, and reports affecting workplace safety and health.
• Trained member of Trauma Informed Care Committee.
• Collaboration with MHAAO departments, directors, and managers who provide staff training and development activities.
• Background checks.
• Occasional payroll processing
• Technical support/troubleshooter.
Harmony Academy, Operations/HR
Mar 2020 - Apr 2022
• Scheduled and tracked mandatory employee training courses to ensure compliance and staff development.
• Board of Directors and staff meeting minutes.
• Maintained and implemented legal and policy updates in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Served as audit manager for annual nonprofit audits, ensuring accurate records and successful reporting.
• Managed calendars for both the school and Executive Director, prioritizing meetings and optimizing schedules.
• Provided high-level executive assistance to the school principal, handling correspondence, planning, and scheduling.
• Administered payroll and employee benefits with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintained and updated organizational website content via WordPress.
• Acted as Board Secretary, preparing meeting materials, recording minutes.
• Led end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate outreach, onboarding, and orientation.
• Maintained shared drive systems.
EDUCATION
Google Data Analytics Certificate – Entry Level
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts • Russian Studies
SKILLS
Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Microsoft Teams • SharePoint • QuickBooks Online • ADP • Employee Navigator • WordPress • Relias LMS • JotForm • Dropbox • Adobe Pro • Data Analytics • Scheduling & Calendar Management