Devonaire Ortiz
About Devonaire Ortiz
Devonaire Ortiz is a Talent Acquisition Lead currently working at Headway since 2023. With a background in creative writing and experience in various recruitment roles, Ortiz emphasizes a data-driven approach and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in talent management.
Current Role at Headway
Devonaire Ortiz serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead at Headway, a position held since 2023. In this role, Ortiz focuses on enhancing talent acquisition processes and managing people effectively within the New York City Metropolitan Area. Ortiz employs a data-driven approach to optimize recruitment strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Upside Financing
Prior to joining Headway, Ortiz worked at Upside Financing as the Talent and People Lead for a duration of five months in 2022. In this role, Ortiz contributed to the development of talent management strategies and supported the overall people operations within the organization.
Experience at Cockroach Labs
Devonaire Ortiz held multiple roles at Cockroach Labs, the makers of CockroachDB, from 2019 to 2022. Ortiz began as a Technical Recruiter for eight months before advancing to the position of Recruiting Lead, where responsibilities included overseeing recruitment processes and enhancing the candidate experience over a three-year period.
Educational Background
Ortiz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and American Studies from Wesleyan University. Additionally, Ortiz pursued further education at Rutgers University - Newark, achieving a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. This educational background supports Ortiz's unique storytelling skills in recruitment and talent management.
Experience at Wesleyan University
Before entering the talent acquisition field, Devonaire Ortiz worked as an Admissions Associate at Wesleyan University from 2017 to 2018. This role involved engaging with prospective students and contributing to the admissions process, providing valuable experience in people management and communication.