Chris Williams

Chris Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Chris currently works as the Director of Training and Development at Agora Data, Inc., where they are responsible for leading learning and development initiatives for the company. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Corporate Training at CarNow and the Director of Inside Sales Training at CARWAVE.

Before their roles in the automotive industry, Chris worked at TrueCar, Inc. where they held various positions, including Sr Director of Operations and Director of Sales Training. In these roles, they led teams, managed operations and support functions, and implemented training programs for new hires.

Chris also has experience in strategy and execution, having served as a Sr Manager of Strategy and Execution at Cox Automotive. Additionally, they worked at Autotrader US, where they held positions such as Senior Training Manager, Training Manager, and Regional Trainer. In these roles, they managed training programs, budgets, and vendor relationships, and implemented online training initiatives.

At the early stages of their career, Chris worked at Citi as a Leadership Development Specialist and Trainer, where they managed training programs for Citigroup managers and coordinated national projects. Chris also gained sales management experience as a Sales Manager at Books A Million.

Overall, Chris Williams has had a successful career in training and development, showcasing their expertise in designing and implementing learning programs, managing teams, and driving business growth through effective training strategies.

Chris Williams earned a Master's Degree in Counseling Education with an Emphasis on Student Development from Mississippi State University between 1991 and 1993. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration at the University of Central Arkansas from 1986 to 1990. In addition to their formal education, Chris has obtained several certifications including Virtual Event and Meeting Management from the Event Leadership Institute in July 2020, Mentoring Others from LinkedIn in March 2020, Mentor Program Manager Certified from Mentoring Complete by Engagedly Inc. in December 2019, and GrowBig Certification from the Bunnell Idea Group in April 2015.