Tess Whitney
About Tess Whitney
Tess Whitney serves as the Team Lead for Talent Operations at OneTrust, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in education and talent acquisition, she has held various roles in organizations across the United States, Chile, and Vietnam.
Current Role at OneTrust
Tess Whitney currently serves as the Team Lead for Talent Operations at OneTrust, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the creation and delivery of all recruiting enablement trainings. Tess is responsible for managing a team of Recruiting Analysts and Recruiting Coordinators, ensuring effective recruitment processes within the organization. She also oversees cross-departmental processes, including the internal recruiting process and requisition opening process, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at OneTrust
Tess Whitney has a history of working at OneTrust, where she initially served as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator for three months in 2021. She later transitioned to the role of Talent Operations Analyst, where she worked for one year until 2022. During her time at OneTrust, she designed and implemented the integration between Greenhouse ATS and Workday HRIS, contributing to the improvement of recruitment technology and processes.
Educational Background
Tess Whitney studied at Bard College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature with a concentration in Latin American and Iberian studies from 2010 to 2014. She also attended Pontific Catholic University of Valparaiso, focusing on Spanish Language and Literature. Additionally, she completed the Teacher Ready Program at the University of West Florida, specializing in Elementary Education and Teaching from 2019 to 2020. Tess has been furthering her education through Trailhead by Salesforce since 2020.
Teaching Experience
Prior to her current role, Tess Whitney gained valuable teaching experience. She worked as a Kindergarten Teacher at Antofagasta International School in Chile from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she served as a Lead Teacher for First and Second Grade at APU International Schools in Vietnam from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as an English Teacher at Fisher's SuperKids English Center in Vietnam from 2017 to 2019. Her diverse teaching roles have contributed to her skills in training and development.
Early Career and Support Roles
Tess Whitney's early career includes various support roles in educational settings. She worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional at DeKalb County from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Peer Counselor and Resident Advisor at Bard College from 2011 to 2014. These positions provided her with foundational skills in mentorship and support, which she has applied in her subsequent roles in talent operations.