Laura Smith
About Laura Smith
Laura Smith is a Senior Director of Marketing at Credit Karma, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in marketing roles across various companies and holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Laura Smith serves as the Senior Director of Marketing at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives that drive consumer engagement and growth. Her current office is located in Oakland, California. Prior to this role, she held various marketing positions within Credit Karma, demonstrating her expertise in the field.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Laura Smith has held multiple positions at Credit Karma. She worked as Director II of Marketing from 2022 to 2023 and as Director of Marketing from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Senior Manager of Growth Marketing from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Credit Karma has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the company's marketing landscape.
Education and Expertise
Laura Smith earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both analytical and creative aspects of marketing.
Career Background at Red Ventures
Before joining Credit Karma, Laura Smith worked at Red Ventures, where she held several roles. She served as Director from 2015 to 2016, and as Senior Associate from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she began her career at Red Ventures as an Associate from 2009 to 2013. Her experience at Red Ventures contributed to her skills in marketing and consumer engagement.
Other Professional Experience
Laura Smith has also held positions outside of Credit Karma and Red Ventures. She worked as Vice President of Marketing at Qapital from 2018 to 2019 and completed an internship as a Creative Cloud Strategy MBA Intern at Adobe in 2017. These roles have enriched her marketing expertise and broadened her understanding of consumer products.