Maria V. Scharfenberger

About Maria V. Scharfenberger

At NELSON Worldwide, we believe that great design begins with understanding what our clients value most. We are a collective of strategists, designers, and technical experts driven by a singular purpose: to unlock unique value for each client, aligning design solutions with their specific goals and vision.Our culture centers on a commitment to pragmatic, results-driven design. We measure success not by transformation for its own sake, but by the tangible benefits we create—whether that’s increased efficiency, enhanced user experience, or stronger brand presence. Every project is an opportunity to help our clients realize their objectives and create spaces that work better for them and their communities.Guided by core principles of purpose, precision, and partnership, we foster a culture that prioritizes real-world outcomes over abstract ideals. By focusing on what matters most to our clients, we deliver design that performs, adapts, and ultimately, unlocks lasting value.

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition

   NELSON Worldwide

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Drive the standards and practices related to world-class recruiting and securing top industry talent. Develop a strategic approach to recruiting by sourcing external talent and partnering with Regional and Departmental leadership to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of recruiting initiatives. Develop and drive recruiting best practices and expertise while upholding, promoting, and further developing our Brand as a top industry employer committed to a diverse workforce. Partner with Regional Teams to develop, implement and execute a college recruitment and internship plan to attract talent from the top schools in the industry. Collaborate with the Director of Learning and Development, provide leadership education on philosophy/approach/tools as it relates to recruiting, interviewing, and hiring. Develop and participate in reporting metrics to guide and measure recruiting strategies.

Education

• Miami University

  BA, Psychology, French

  2004 — 2008

• University of Cincinnati

  MHR, Human Resources

  2008 — 2010