Nicky Dueñas
About Nicky Dueñas
Nicky Dueñas is an Associate Recruiter and Graduate Experience Lead at ThoughtWorks in Ecuador, where she focuses on enhancing candidate experiences and streamlining hiring processes. With previous roles at organizations such as Citi and Ipsos Ecuador, she brings a strong background in human resources and organizational psychology.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Nicky Dueñas serves as an Associate Recruiter and Graduate Experience Lead (GEL) at ThoughtWorks, a position held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. She aims to create an environment where candidates feel comfortable and enthusiastic about joining the company. Nicky is responsible for ensuring that hiring processes are efficient and align with the company's staffing needs. Additionally, she coordinates and guides new graduates through their first year, facilitating a smooth onboarding and training experience.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Nicky Dueñas gained valuable experience in human resources through various roles. She worked at GRUPO MACRO as a Pasante de Recursos Humanos for five months in 2017. In 2018, she served as a Pasante de HRSS at Citi for six months. Additionally, she held the position of Coordinadora de Talento Humano at Ipsos Ecuador for four months in 2019. Nicky also worked at Pfizer as Auxiliar de Global Operations from 2017 to 2018 for six months. These roles contributed to her expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Educational Background in Organizational Psychology
Nicky Dueñas studied at Universidad de Las Américas in Ecuador, where she focused on Psicología Organizacional. She completed her studies from 2013 to 2018, earning the title of Psicóloga Organizacional. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in understanding organizational behavior and human resources practices, which she applies in her current role.
Focus on Candidate Experience and Recruitment Practices
In her role as Associate Recruiter and Graduate Experience Lead, Nicky Dueñas emphasizes the importance of creating a positive candidate experience. She implements objective recruitment practices to minimize unconscious biases during interviews. Her approach ensures that candidates feel valued and respected throughout the hiring process, contributing to a more inclusive recruitment environment.