Dede Cortez

Dede Cortez has an extensive work history spanning over a decade. Currently, they serve as the Talent Acquisition Manager at RunBuggy, a position they have held since December 2021. Before joining RunBuggy, Dede worked as a Marketing Consultant at Adelante Mami, starting in July 2017.

Prior to their role at Adelante Mami, Dede gained experience in the recruitment field at Carvana. Dede began as a Team Lead-Post Operations in August 2018 and transitioned to the role of Junior Recruiter in October 2019, where they stayed until February 2021.

Before their time at Carvana, Dede held a managerial position at Fair.com as the Manager of Concierge Services from January 2018 to June 2018.

Dede's earlier career includes roles in the higher education sector. Dede worked at Arizona State University as an Assistant Director of Admission and Recruitment from September 2016 to June 2017. Prior to that, they served as an International Student Services Assistant at Arizona State University from January 2015 to September 2015.

Dede's professional journey began at Grand Canyon University, where they worked as an Enrollment Advisor from July 2011 to January 2015. Prior to that, they gained experience as a Student Program Coordinator at Arizona State University from August 2008 to July 2011.

Dede Cortez has a strong educational background with a focus on higher and post-secondary education. Dede obtained a master's degree in Higher and Post-Secondary Education from Arizona State University from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, they completed their bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Health Sciences at Grand Canyon University, graduating between 2011 and 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Dede Cortez has also acquired several certifications. In September 2022, they obtained certifications in Diversity Recruiting, Employee Experience, Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion, Recruit Diverse Talent and Promote Equitable Hiring, Recruiting Diverse Talent as a Hiring Manager, and Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing from LinkedIn. In August 2022, they obtained a certification in How to Succeed in an Internal Job Interview from LinkedIn. In April 2020, they gained certifications in Introduction to Content Marketing and Marketing on Pinterest, and in March 2020, they obtained a certification in Social Recruiting for Recruiters, all from LinkedIn.

Overall, Dede Cortez has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a strong focus on education and diversity in the workplace.