Pete Martinez Jr.
About Pete Martinez Jr.
Pete Martinez Jr. serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. He has over five years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having previously held positions at Medix™ and Dish Network.
Current Role at Velocity Clinical Research
Pete Martinez Jr. serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. since 2023. He is based in Durham, North Carolina. In this role, he oversees the recruitment strategies and processes for the organization, ensuring that the company attracts and retains top talent in the clinical research field.
Previous Experience at Velocity Clinical Research
Prior to his current position, Pete worked at Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. as the Manager of Talent Acquisition from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to enhancing the recruitment framework and improving the overall talent acquisition process for the company.
Experience at Medix™
Pete Martinez Jr. worked at Medix™ from 2019 to 2021, initially as a Recruiter for 7 months and then as a Recruitment Advisor for 2 years. His responsibilities included sourcing candidates and managing recruitment efforts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, focusing on aligning talent with organizational needs.
Educational Background
Pete holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Kansas Wesleyan University, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Business Management from the same institution, studying from 2013 to 2016. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in talent acquisition.
Early Career Roles
Before his roles in talent acquisition, Pete held various positions at Kansas Wesleyan University, including Resident Director and Student Activities Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as a Recruiter at Dish Network for 9 months in 2018-2019. These early career experiences contributed to his development in recruitment and management.