Holly Oizumi
About Holly Oizumi
Holly Oizumi is a Jr. Human Resources Generalist at A Place for Mom, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in managing a workforce across the U.S. and Canada and has a background in music performance and musicology.
Work at A Place for Mom
Holly Oizumi has been employed at A Place for Mom since 2021, serving as a Junior Human Resources Generalist. In this role, she actively partners with managers to oversee a sales- and technology-driven workforce across the U.S. and Canada. Her responsibilities include tracking and implementing new manager training to ensure alignment with company values. Additionally, she collaborates on various projects such as compensation analysis, required reporting, and employee engagement programs. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Human Resources Assistant at the same organization from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Holly Oizumi holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance with a focus on flute, which she earned from Central Washington University from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Musicology and Ethnomusicology from the University of Oregon, studying there from 2017 to 2019. Her academic background provides her with a unique perspective in her HR role, particularly in her research on branding practices within the electronic dance music community.
Background in Music and Writing
Before her current role in human resources, Holly Oizumi worked as a Writer for Dance Music Northwest from 2018 to 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. This position allowed her to engage with the electronic dance music scene and develop her writing skills. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Oregon from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to academic projects and supported faculty in their research.
HR Site Development
In her role at A Place for Mom, Holly Oizumi built an HR site from scratch, which enhanced HR communications and visibility within the organization. This initiative reflects her commitment to improving internal processes and fostering a more connected workplace environment.