Marisa Locke

About Marisa Locke

I grew up coordinating GapKids outfits in khaki and denim for the first day of school—dreaming of one day dancing in the iconic “Khaki Swing” and “Cool” Gap commercials. Today, that dream has come full circle as I connect exceptional talent with our HR, Communications, and Executive Assistant teams at Gap.With 13+ years of global talent acquisition experience at Gap, Nike, Adidas and Tesla, I bring a strategic, people-first approach to recruiting. I specialize in sourcing top talent, crafting exceptional candidate experiences, and partnering with leaders to hire across diverse functions—from finance and design to tech and operations. My work blends data, market insight, and a strong commitment to inclusion to build teams that move brands forward.Outside of work, I’m passionate about cooking, crafting, vintage fashion, Italian culture, and interior design—always finding inspiration in creativity and connection.Whether optimizing hiring processes, elevating employer brand, or matching great people with meaningful work, I aim to create lasting impact through authenticity and curiosity.

Experience

1. Senior Recruiter - Talent Acquisition - Corporate Functions

   Gap Inc.

   Sep 2021 — Present

   At Gap, I collaborate with leaders in Human Resources, Executive Admins, and Communications to connect with and hire top talent, all aimed at building a high-performing team of iconic American brands that influence culture.Complimentary to recruiting, I’m passionate about improving operational excellence through technology and work closely with our Center of Excellence experts to design solutions that tackle development needs, bridge experience gaps, and create learning opportunities for our internal teams.

Education

• Oregon State University

  BA, Speech Communication