I am Naomi Yamakawa, a learning and development professional with years of experience in multinational organizations across Latin America and Europe. My expertise spans Human Resources, talent development, and instructional design, allowing me to manage end-to-end training programs that enhance performance, ensure compliance, and support business continuity. Skilled in Articulate Rise and Storyline, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, I create engaging, user-centric learning experiences that balance organizational needs with learner impact. My experience collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders enables me to deliver efficient, high-quality learning solutions in complex environments.

Naomi Yamakawa

I am Naomi Yamakawa, a learning and development professional with years of experience in multinational organizations across Latin America and Europe. My expertise spans Human Resources, talent development, and instructional design, allowing me to manage end-to-end training programs that enhance performance, ensure compliance, and support business continuity. Skilled in Articulate Rise and Storyline, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, I create engaging, user-centric learning experiences that balance organizational needs with learner impact. My experience collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders enables me to deliver efficient, high-quality learning solutions in complex environments.

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I am Naomi Yamakawa, a learning and development professional with years of experience in multinational organizations across Latin America and Europe. My expertise spans Human Resources, talent development, and instructional design, allowing me to manage end-to-end training programs that enhance performance, ensure compliance, and support business continuity. Skilled in Articulate Rise and Storyline, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, I create engaging, user-centric learning experiences that balance organizational needs with learner impact. My experience collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders enables me to deliver efficient, high-quality learning solutions in complex environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

HR Knowledge and HR Business Partner at CANVIA – Inversiones Palo Alto II S.A.C
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Collaborated with subject matter experts, business specialists, and the management team to identify training needs and develop targeted learning solutions aligned with upcoming business projects. Leveraged HR expertise to understand the unique challenges and requirements of different departments and tailor instructional design projects to meet their specific needs. Utilized learning management systems to administer and track employee training and development activities. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between HR, operations, and training departments to ensure the seamless implementation of training programs and initiatives. Main projects included a fast-track onboarding program for software engineers contracted with the Peruvian government; Relaunch of the e-learning platform; Redesign of the performance review process, including the design of the workflow and online platform, as well as the training and communication for managers and employees.
Human Resources at VALTX – tgestiona
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Collaborated with management teams to align training objectives with broader business goals for software engineers (Valtx) and for the building management company (tgestiona). Main projects included preparation and go-live of the first cloud-based HRIS in the company (Meta4); Created a reskilling program for system engineers; Agile recruitment process to fill staff positions in the building management business.
Talent and HR Business Partner at MEDIA NETWORKS LATIN AMERICA S.A.C – Telefónica Group
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2020
Acted as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing insights and recommendations on talent development initiatives. Conducted organizational needs assessments to identify training gaps and recommend learning solutions. Worked closely with subject matter experts to gather content and expertise necessary for the design and development of training materials, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Main projects included developing the first corporate academy, the Media Networks Academy, a learning program where employees are trained by their expert peers; Participated in implementing a change management program to adopt the agile framework and mindset, utilizing Scrum tools; Participated in launching the new HRIS/LMS: the first cloud system in Telefónica Workday (2012) and SAP Success Factors (2016-2019).

Education

Graduate Diploma in Instructional Technology at Concordia University
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management at McGill University
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Bachelor of Business Administration at Universidad del Pacífico
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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