Julie Smith
Director, Organizational Development, Charles Schwab
- Role
- Director, Organizational Development at Charles Schwab
- Location
- Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Julie Smith
Julie is an organizational development and talent strategy leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies optimize their greatest asset – their people.Currently a Director, Organizational Development she oversees employee experience for multiple large organizations. She is responsible for designing programs that grow with the organization, supporting people throughout the employee lifecycle - from onboarding to leadership development and investing in talent across the pipeline, mentoring early-career professionals while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders at all levels.With dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Political Science from University Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a Masters degree in Organizational Development & Change Management from Penn State, Julie brings a deep understanding of human behavior and systems thinking to her work. She holds additional certifications including her Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification, SHRM – CP, ProSci Change Management Certification and as an MBTI Certified Practitioner. Julie has led initiatives across industries including finance, nonprofit, government, and manufacturing to improve engagement, build stronger teams, and support growth at every level – from startups to global organizations.Her work spans program design, scalable learning solutions, leadership coaching and real-time problem solving. Whether building from the ground up or evolving existing programs, she focuses on solutions that meet both organizational goals and individual needs. At her core, Julie believes strong organizations are built intentionally – with curiosity, care and a commitment to helping people thrive.
Experience
Director, Organizational Development
Nov 2021 — Present · Charleston, SC, US
Cultivate an engaged and resilient workforce throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Program implementation includes streamlined onboarding programs, helping employees understand the competencies needed to be successful and programs to reward & recognize top talent.
Education
Penn State University
Master's Degree, Organizational Development & Change Management
2018
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
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