Julie Buchanan Phr

Julie Buchanan, PHR, SHRM-CP, currently serves as the Area Director of Human Resources at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, overseeing HR operations for multiple properties while focusing on talent management, compliance, and employee engagement. Prior experience includes serving as Corporate Director of Associate Relations at Concord Hospitality Enterprises, where Julie collaborated with regional leaders to minimize legal risks and guided management on various HR resources. Additionally, Julie held the position of Director of Human Resources at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel, emphasizing recruitment and budget management, and earlier roles at Aimbridge Hospitality and Cincinnati Marriott included positions from Human Resource Manager to Administrative Assistant, where Julie implemented departmental goals and managed HR operations. Julie earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Human Resources from Northern Kentucky University.