The Vortechs Group matches exceptionally talented technology professionals with outstanding career opportunities. Founded in 1998, we are the leading search firm for organizations seeking Technical, Technology Transfer, and Intellectual Property candidates and staff.
Our clients range from small start-up companies to large corporations, philanthropic organizations, universities, and academic research institutions throughout the United States and around the World. We pride ourselves in understanding clients’ needs and creating connections between employers and employees that are mutually rewarding.
Melissa Cruz
Director of Client Services
Melissa helps clients strengthen their in-house tech-transfer teams. She acts as client advocate and works with our executive search group to ensure client needs are understood and met. She also helps our global clients assess the market potential of new invention disclosures with Tekcapital’s Invention Evaluator reports. She has collaborated with hundreds of universities worldwide to help them facilitate technology transfers with industry. She has a marketing and sales background in both the US and LATAM market and has contributed to numerous technology commercialization conferences and trade shows. Melissa received her B.A. in International Business and an M.S. in Marketing from Florida International University. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Victoria Vales
Executive Recruiter
Victoria Vales has 27 years of full-service executive recruiting experience working with high-level executives seeking leadership roles. Victoria combines her experience and education from Northwestern University and Harvard Business School to help universities find the right candidates. She consistently provides Vortechs Group with high-quality candidates by building a strong pipeline of top academia and technology transfer professionals through knowledge, experience, and responsiveness.
Vortechs Group
66 West Flager Street, Suite 901
Miami, FL 33130
#786-687-2121
The Vortechs Group also takes an active part in our industry and community.
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