L ISA M OTOYOSHI -O SBORN

(714) 955-2125 www.linkedin.com/in/lisamotoyoshiosborn lisamotoyoshiosborn@gmail.com

PROFILE
Accomplished human resources professional with proven record of building and engaging talent
to ensure business goals are achieved. Proactive professional who drives results through a
pragmatic, consultative approach to issue resolution. Collaborate in operational initiatives such as
performance management and human capital strategy. A track record of productive relationships
and a mature, flexible style provides bottom-line results.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Talent Management
Process Improvement

Strategic Planning
Relationship Builder

Organizational Effectiveness Employee Relations

Training & Development
Change Agent

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led management to drive organizational change through the design and implementation of an
initiative focused on the companys Research and Development department that improved quality of
projects as well as supported employee development.
Evaluated and developed a plan to effectively utilize and manage the organizations knowledge to
support the corporate initiative of creating an innovation center.
Assessed and implemented, in partnership with the President, an initiative that identified high
potentials as well as leveraged employees strengths to foster growth.
Developed and executed a human resources strategy to align human resource initiatives to business
strategy.
Collaborated with global human resources committee to establish key universal competencies for
parent companys corporate global talent standards initiative.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HITACHI CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTER, INC. Irvine, CA, 1997-2015
A research and development company focused on innovative research in life sciences developing
mRNA, chemical and electrochemical technologies and materials for diagnostics.
Senior Manager, Human Resources (Company title- General Manager, Administration), 2006 to
2015
Developed leadership to obtain higher levels of performance from their direct reports through
individual coaching sessions, preparing and guiding them through performance discussions.
Designed, implemented, and facilitated in-house trainings needed for the development of employees
and achievement of corporate objectives and compliance.
Counseled management in communication of corporate expectations and guidance through internal
change.

Conceived and designed high-performing strategies and solutions for performance management,
recruitment, and engagement resulting in increased retention of 30% and improved employee
performance by 10%.
Managed multiple departments requiring flexible interpersonal skills leading to stable operations and
reduction of operational costs by 20%.
Led Hitachi Regional Community Action Committee to become more strategically focused on
utilization of resources and aligning community support toward long-term business needs. Partnered
with non-profits and group companies to expand volunteer activities.
Increased employee
volunteerism by 50%.
Manager, Human Resources, (Company title Senior Manager, Administration) 2004 to 2006
Partnered with IT consultant to assess and initiate an initiative to stabilize and improve the information
technology system. Reduced system downtime by 50% and costs by 20%.
Managed company through a consolidation: successfully led technology and manufacturing transfer.
Partnered with outside attorney to create an Internal Review Board (IRB) for company. Drafted
protocols and procedures for IRB.
Led facilities projects involving the coordination of multiple trades. Projects ranged in scope from 50k
to 200k. Completed within budget and minimal impact to business.
Manager, Administration, 2000 to 2004
From Human Resources Generalist, expanded role to management of administration for company.
Revised performance appraisals and job descriptions to align key universal and specific job
performance dimensions to drive performance.
Restructured and downsized the organization after divestiture of subsidiary company, with zero cost in
legal liability.
Implemented human resources information system that streamlined and reduced processing time of
personnel data and report generation by 40%.
Human Resources Representative, 1997 to 2000
Administered 401K, payroll, compensation and benefit programs.
Reduced benefits costs by 10% by implementing cost sharing component and switching to a preferred
provider organization plan.
Maintained job descriptions and performance evaluations.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Social Ecology
AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Professionals in Human Resource Association (PIHRA)