Denise MacLaren

Denise MacLaren, SHRM-CP, is an experienced Human Resource professional currently serving as a Human Resource Generalist at Kaney Inc. since February 2023. Prior to this role, Denise worked as a Recruitment Strategist at Kelly Education, where responsibilities included designing recruiting strategies for local school districts, sourcing candidates, and maintaining a candidate database. Denise's background includes a substantial tenure at the American Cancer Society, where positions included Senior Community Development Manager and Community Development Manager, focusing on event management and volunteer coordination. Previous roles in sales and account management at companies such as The Upper Deck Company, Ganz, and Patch Products involved managing retail accounts, developing sales strategies, and achieving revenue targets. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Illinois State University.