Glenda Ortega
About Glenda Ortega
Glenda Ortega serves as the Associate Director of People Operations at Modus, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in office management and human resources, she plays a crucial role in onboarding, talent management, and policy enforcement across the company.
Current Role at Modus
Glenda Ortega serves as the Associate Director of People Operations at Modus, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for facilitating and managing onboarding procedures for new employees. She also plays a key role in recruiting and managing talent across the Latin America region. Additionally, she assists and supports the People Operations team globally, ensuring effective operations within the company.
Previous Experience at Modus
Prior to her current role, Glenda Ortega worked at Modus in various capacities. She served as the Office Manager from 2015 to 2018 and later as the People & Operations Manager from 2018 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to the drafting and enforcement of company policies and managed compensation and benefits for a fully-remote team. Her experience at Modus spans a total of six years.
Professional Background
Glenda Ortega has a diverse professional background. Before joining Modus, she worked as the Office Manager at ArPetrol Ltd. from 2008 to 2010. She also served as the CEO's Assistant at Serial de la Torre Consultores from 2004 to 2007 and worked as an SAP Analyst in the Purchasing department at ExxonMobil BSC Argentina S.R.L. for seven months in 2007 to 2008.
Education and Language Proficiency
Glenda Ortega studied at the Manpower Institute in Quito, where she achieved a Mastery of Integral English from 1997 to 1998. She also attended Alianza Francesa in Quito for one year and completed her Biochemical High School degree at Pensionado Universitario High School from 1994 to 1997. Her educational background supports her proficiency in English and contributes to her effectiveness in her current role.