Lorissa Porteous
About Lorissa Porteous
Lorissa Porteous serves as the Sr. People & Culture Business Partner at Ampere, bringing extensive experience in human resources from various companies, including Webtrends and Maxim Integrated.
Current Role at Ampere
Lorissa Porteous serves as the Sr. People & Culture Business Partner at Ampere, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing people strategies that align with the company's goals. Her responsibilities include enhancing employee engagement, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting talent management initiatives. Based in Portland, Oregon, she contributes to the overall effectiveness of the organization through her expertise in human resources.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Lorissa Porteous accumulated significant experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Webtrends as an HR Operations Manager and HR Generalist, where she managed HR functions and supported operational needs. At XPO Logistics, Inc., she served as an HR Business Partner, focusing on employee relations and performance management. Additionally, she was a Sr. HR Business Partner at Maxim Integrated, where she contributed to strategic HR initiatives from 2018 to 2021.
Educational Background
Lorissa Porteous holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, which she completed from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration from Portland State University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both psychological principles and business practices, which she applies in her HR roles.
Career History Overview
Lorissa Porteous has a diverse career history that spans over two decades. She began her career as a General Manager at Yum! Brands, where she worked from 2001 to 2005. Following this role, she transitioned into human resources, holding various positions at Webtrends, XPO Logistics, and Maxim Integrated. Her experience in HR operations and business partnership roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of workforce management and organizational development.