Tj Cochran

TJ Cochran has a extensive work experience in various roles related to talent management and organizational development. Their most recent position was as a Sr. Director of Talent Management at Symbotic, starting in June 2022. Prior to that, TJ was the CEO and Founder of NYCTJC in May 2021. They also served as the Director of Organizational Development at Party City from September 2020 to April 2021.

Before that, TJ held multiple positions at Avis Budget Group, including Director of Organizational Development from May 2018 to March 2020, Sr Manager of Talent & Performance, Americas Region from September 2016 to May 2018, Learning and Development Manager from May 2015 to September 2016, and Learning and Development Consultant from June 2012 to May 2015.

Earlier in their career, TJ worked as a Learning and Development Specialist at Cobb County Government from January 2010 to June 2012. They also owned and operated their own business, A Bite of Class Catering, from August 2003 to January 2010.

TJ's career began at Synovus, where they held positions such as Learning Relationship Manager from January 2006 to August 2007, Learning Specialist from May 2003 to January 2006, and Teller Manager from October 2001 to May 2003.

TJ Cochran's education history includes a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, and an Associates degree in Fine Arts from Young Harris College. Furthermore, TJ has obtained various certifications such as being a Fierce Conversations Facilitator from Fierce, Inc., a Stephen Covey's Speed of Trust Facilitator from Franklin Covey Gibraltar, a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certification from the American Management Association, a General Instructor Certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, a Retail Sales Manager Trainer Certification and a Retail Sales Trainer Certification from Richardson, a DISC Behavior Profile from Competitive Edge, a Supervisor Certificate from the American Bankers Association, and a SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM.