Daniel Hogan

Dedicated and adaptable professional offering a unique blend of Human Resources expertise and comprehensive records/inventory management experience. Possesses a Master's degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor's degree in Expository Writing and Journalism, perfectly aligning with dual HR and Library responsibilities. Proven track record in educational and state environments managing HR compliance, onboarding, data analysis, and employee engagement.

Highly resilient and capable of maintaining a positive, professional demeanor in dynamic, open-concept environments with unexpected challenges.

ob Title: Personnel Aide 2 (On Loan from Dept. of Health)

Company: New Jersey Department of the Treasury (Trenton, NJ)

Dates: March 2025 – Present

Description

• HR Administration & Compliance: Conduct comprehensive employment and mortgage verifications, requiring detailed analysis and appraisal of documentation for accuracy.
• Data Management: Maintain and manage sensitive employee data records in Excel and PMIS systems, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and proper retention schedules.
• Policy Interpretation: Exercise independent judgment in applying complex policies to provide accurate guidance on payroll, FMLA, benefits, and personnel records matters.
• Adaptability: Successfully navigate a dynamic, high-volume environment, altering routines to address unexpected operational interruptions while maintaining professional composure.

Job Title: Technical Assistant Personnel Assistant to HR Manager

Company: Newark Board of Education (Newark, NJ)

Dates: May 2024 – March 2025

Description

• Recruiting & Onboarding: Managed recruitment records including applications, background checks, and hiring documentation; conducted analytical evaluation of resumes to advise principals on interview selection.
• Data Analysis: Utilized PeopleSoft HRIS for comprehensive personnel data management, workflow coordination, and analytical reporting to support workforce planning.
• Staff Training & Support: Supervised Clerks and Personnel Assistants, providing guidance on workflow, evaluating performance, and ensuring proper records management procedures.
• Educational Environment: Collaborated with school leadership to support a positive, inclusive work environment driving employee engagement and satisfaction.

Job Title: Personnel Paraprofessional, Assistant to Manager/Records Team Supervisor

Company: Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (Greystone Park, NJ)

Dates: May 2019 – May 2024

Description

• HR Compliance & Audits: Managed comprehensive HR forms and records program (FMLA, medical, tax documentation, personnel files), ensuring strict compliance and audit readiness.
• Employee Engagement: Interpreted and explained complex benefits policies to employees; provided analytical support for recruitment activities including orientations and job fairs.
• Policy Development: Collaborated with executive leadership on staffing analysis, procedural compliance, and records management initiatives.
• Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: Maintained the highest ethical and professional behavior while managing HR functions in a complex, high-stress psychiatric hospital environment.

Job Title: Clerk Money Counter & Assistant to Manager

Company: CSC Service Works (Coinmach) (East Rutherford, NJ)

Dates: August 2015 – May 2019

Description

• Inventory & Records Management: Conducted regular inventories and maintained detailed records using Microsoft Excel and AS400 systems for tracking and reporting.
• Training: Supervised and trained new staff on records management procedures, equipment operation, and system protocols.

Job Title: Security Clerk & Assistant to Manager

Company: Allied Universal (Boston, MA)

Dates: May 2013 – May 2014

Description

• Guarded Records Room and protected the transport of valuable records, maintaining detailed access logs and ensuring strict compliance with protocols.

Job Title: Retail Specialist/Aviation Ordnance (Petty Officer Third Class)

Company: United States Navy (Norfolk, VA)

Dates: January 2007 – May 2012

Description

• Logistics & Collection Management: Managed ship store operations including logistical stocking, retail transactions, and inventory staff supervision (skills directly transferable to library collection management and resource ordering).
• Training & Development: Trained and mentored subordinates in operational procedures, safety protocols, and professional development.
• Stress Tolerance: Successfully managed high-pressure situations during combat and humanitarian relief campaigns, demonstrating the ability to alter plans during unexpected, stressful situations without projecting frustration.
• Clearances & Awards: Qualified for Secret Security Clearance; awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

Dedicated and adaptable professional offering a unique blend of Human Resources expertise and comprehensive records/inventory management experience. Possesses a Master's degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor's degree in Expository Writing and Journalism, perfectly aligning with dual HR and Library responsibilities. Proven track record in educational and state environments managing HR compliance, onboarding, data analysis, and employee engagement.

Highly resilient and capable of maintaining a positive, professional demeanor in dynamic, open-concept environments with unexpected challenges.