Darion Whitten
About Darion Whitten
Darion Whitten serves as the Head of Recruiting and Diversity at Invoca, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in technical recruitment and diversity initiatives across various companies, he has a proven track record of increasing diverse hires and developing effective recruitment strategies.
Work at Invoca
Darion Whitten has been serving as the Head of Recruiting and Diversity at Invoca since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing recruitment strategies with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. His leadership is instrumental in driving initiatives that aim to attract a diverse talent pool. Whitten operates out of the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, where he has established a reputation for effectively filling senior-level positions.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position, Whitten held various roles that contributed to his expertise in recruiting and diversity. He worked at Olive as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager and Diversity Recruiting Strategy Lead for six months in 2022. He also served as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Cruise from 2019 to 2020 and as a Career Coach at Interview Kickstart from 2020 to 2023. His experience includes significant roles at major companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Visa.
Education and Expertise
Darion Whitten earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied History with a minor in Business from 2006 to 2010. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in recruiting and diversity initiatives, providing him with a strong foundation for his current role in shaping recruitment strategies.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Throughout his career, Whitten has been dedicated to developing and implementing diversity strategies. He has successfully leveraged market data and internal analyses to enhance diversity in hiring practices. Notably, he quadrupled diversity in hiring within a year during a period of high recruitment activity, demonstrating his commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace across multiple organizations.
Recruiting Achievements
Whitten has consistently achieved a high percentage of diverse hires across various companies. His ability to fill challenging senior-level positions quickly, with a focus on diversity, has been a hallmark of his recruiting career. His strategic approach to recruitment has made a significant impact on the organizations he has been part of.