Marisa Wahnschaff
About Marisa Wahnschaff
Marisa Wahnschaff is a Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition specialist with over 17 years of experience in the field. She currently works at Americold Logistics, LLC, and has held various roles in recruitment and business development across several companies, including Amazon Web Services and Apex Systems.
Work at Americold
Marisa Wahnschaff has been employed at Americold Logistics, LLC. as a Technical Recruiter/Talent Acquisition since 2023. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and recruiting top talent for the organization. Her responsibilities include strategic hiring and building high-level teams while ensuring a strong client and customer focus. This position is based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Marisa Wahnschaff held several positions in talent acquisition. She worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Senior Technical Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Lead from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she was a Principal Recruiter - IT Infrastructure at Synergis IT + Creative for nine months in 2021. She also served as a Professional Recruiter at Apex Systems in 2015 and as a Technical Recruiter at the same company from 2011 to 2014. Her extensive experience spans over 17 years in the field.
Education and Expertise
Marisa Wahnschaff studied at Campbell University, where she earned a Bachelor in Business Administration with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. She completed her high school education at Fuquay-Varina High School, obtaining her high school diploma. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent acquisition, business development, and industry trends.
Background in Business Development
Marisa Wahnschaff has a diverse professional background that includes roles in business development. She worked as a Sales Consultant at Cbeyond, now a Birch Company, for two months in 2009. Additionally, she served as a Group Benefit Administrator/Account Manager at ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL RMI INC. from 2009 to 2011. Her experience in these roles complements her talent acquisition skills.
Subject Matter Expertise
Marisa Wahnschaff is recognized as a subject matter expert in industry and hiring trends, sourcing strategies, and applicant tracking systems. She has experience collaborating with industry leaders, vice presidents, and C-suite executives. Her specialization includes negotiating compensation packages and coordinating interviews for IT, corporate finance, and FP&A divisions.