Rodrigo Otárola Y Bentín
About Rodrigo Otárola Y Bentín
Rodrigo Otárola Y Bentín is a recruiter at Pocket Gems, specializing in cross-cultural communication and diversity and inclusion practices. He has extensive experience in recruitment and talent retention across various sectors, with a background in international relations and education.
Work at Pocket Gems
Rodrigo Otárola Y Bentín has been employed at Pocket Gems as a Recruiter since 2022. In this role, he focuses on cross-cultural communication and diversity and inclusion practices. His responsibilities include developing applicant-friendly onboarding processes and utilizing applicant tracking systems to enhance recruitment efficiency.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Pocket Gems, Rodrigo worked at The QED Group as a Senior International Recruiter from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Global Talent Acquisition Specialist at the same organization from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes innovating recruitment strategies and fostering talent retention across diverse professional fields.
Educational Background
Rodrigo Otárola Y Bentín studied at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Georgetown University, obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Latin American Studies with a focus on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from 2012 to 2014.
Career Development Roles
Rodrigo has held various roles that emphasize career development and support. He served as Early Career Program Coordinator at the Hispanic Access Foundation from 2014 to 2018 and later as MANO Project Deputy Director from 2018 to 2020. His work involved engaging in speaking engagements and providing career counseling.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Rodrigo began his professional journey as an Intern Scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in 2014. He also worked as a Fellow at the Wyss Foundation from 2014 to 2016. These early experiences contributed to his expertise in recruitment and talent management.