Haley Potter McDaniel ’13

Haley Potter McDaniel

Haley graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in computer science. In her time there, she worked in Postal Services as a student worker and was involved on campus with various clubs including the Student Activities Board. Soon after graduation, she re-joined Postal Services as a Postal Clerk and was promoted to Postal Services Supervisor in 2015.

When she was promoted to Supervisor, Haley took the opportunity to modernize several outdated processes within the office. She used spreadsheets to digitize the mailbox records that were previously kept on index cards and has recently changed to manage mailboxes through Banner. She also expanded the office’s visibility by establishing their online presence via social media. Haley has added parcel lockers to increase the ease of access for students to pick up parcels. The lockers allow students to pick up their parcels 24/7—shortening wait times and streamlining processes throughout the office. The total digitization process is ongoing, and Haley and her office are constantly trying to find better ways to utilize technology to increase efficiency. 

Haley likes to volunteer in organizations that benefit her community, UNG, and her industry. She has volunteered for local events and libraries and has been a member of and on the board for the UNG Food Pantry, UNG Staff Council, the Dahlonega Arts Alliance, as well as CUMSA, the College and University Mail Services Association. Through CUMSA, Haley and her team have earned the Connie Lawson Mail Manager of the Year award in 2020, the Presidential Award in 2023, and the Golden Stamp of Approval Award in 2023. Haley and her team were recently recognized by the National Association for College and University Mail Services as the Mail Center of the Year for 2024.

Haley is originally from Utah and is so glad she moved to Georgia because she met her husband Noah at UNG. In their spare time, they like to play video games and cuddle their 6 cats, which is, frankly, too many!