Julie Koop

Julie Koop, SHRM-SCP has extensive work experience in human resources and leadership roles. Julie started their career at Gap Inc., where they progressed from Assistant Manager to General Manager, overseeing both adult and children's stores and achieving a significant increase in annual revenue. Julie then joined Mountain Creek Resort, where they served as Director of Staffing & Resort Operations Departments, Director of Human Resources, and Manager of Retail & Rental Departments, demonstrating their ability to lead diverse teams and drive process improvement. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Lakeland Bank, where they collaborate with the CHRO to set policy, optimize resource allocation, and enhance the associate experience. Julie also served as the VP - Corporate HR Business Partner at Lakeland Bank, building strong relationships with business leaders and aligning HR initiatives with strategic objectives. Throughout their career, they have successfully managed payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and various other HR functions while prioritizing the organization's goals and culture.

Julie Koop, SHRM-SCP, has a diverse education history. From 2021 to 2023, they attended the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. During the same period, they also enrolled in the Wharton Executive Education program and completed a Leadership Program. Julie'sfield of study during these programs is not specified.

Before these recent educational pursuits, Julie Koop earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University in 1986.

In addition to their formal education, Julie Koop holds several certifications. Julie obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM in January 2019. Prior to that, they became a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) in December 2016, also from SHRM. Julie Koop also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Intrawest, although the specific details of when it was obtained are not provided.