Jaye Smith - Organizational Effectiveness, Coach

Jaye SmithJaye Smith has worked for over 20 years as an Executive Coach and Organizational Effectiveness Leader for Fortune 500 companies in New York City. International companies like Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, MetLife, Standard & Poors, HBO, MTV Networks, William Morris Agency, Nomura, Swissotel, and Estee Lauder have utilized Jaye’s expertise to help their organizations build better, more resilient leaders, increase management productivity, grow revenue and attract and retain critical talent in what has become an increasingly competitive workplace.

Simply put, Jaye specializes in working within highly complex, cross-industry businesses to revitalize teams and systems so that the people behind these organizations are better motivated and more strategically aligned to the corporate vision.

Breakwater Consulting, Jaye Smith’s organization, is supported by specialized talent in Executive Development and Organizational Effectiveness. Both Jaye Smith and Breakwater Consulting have received extraordinary accolades on their projects. 100% of Breakwater Consulting’s program work with Fortune 500 companies has come through word of mouth. Jaye’s reputation and integrity has earned her the ability to have 80% of her total business as repeat clients.

Jaye was a founders of “Partners In Human Resources, International”, a $10MM full-service business consulting firm in New York City. At this firm, Jaye drove the division that helped executive women build and manage successful lives and careers.

During this time, Jaye also co-authored “Venus Unbound”, which became an empowering guide for women wanting to build self-esteem, particularly in a highly competitive workforce. She also published numerous articles on the pitfalls of career management. Local network and radio stations reported on Jaye’s strategies for building a successful career.

Jaye holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology from N.Y.U. with a specialized focus in Adult Career Development. Her B.A. in Psychology was earned at City College in New York City.

Additional Affiliations and Association Work Include:

  • Former President; International Association Of Career Management Professionals, NYC.
  • Fellow; Career Management Institute, NYC.
  • Vice President; Board Of Directors, Harlem Dowling Westside Center For Children And Family Services, NYC
  • Corporate Advisory Board member; Children’s Aid Society, NYC.
  • Co-Founder, Business Leaders Alliance, NYC.
  • Faculty Member: NYU Center For Career, Education & Life Planning