Karen Williams
About Karen Williams
Karen Williams serves as the Regional Director of Sales at Brightview Senior Living, bringing extensive experience in sales and organizational development. She has held various roles in educational and senior living organizations, specializing in adult learning, team dynamics, and dementia training.
Current Role at Brightview Senior Living
Karen Williams serves as the Regional Director of Sales at Brightview Senior Living. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's sales strategies and initiatives. Her role involves overseeing sales operations and ensuring alignment with the company's goals in the senior living sector.
Previous Experience at Huntington Learning Center
Karen Williams has extensive experience at Huntington Learning Center, where she worked in various roles from 1998 to 2001. She started as an Assistant Director, then transitioned to Center Director, and later served as Operations Manager. Her tenure at Huntington Learning Center provided her with a strong foundation in educational management and operations.
Educational Background
Karen Williams has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from York College of Pennsylvania from 1993 to 1997. She later pursued a Master of Arts in Business Management and Change Management at Notre Dame of Maryland University from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she studied Organizational Development at Georgetown University, achieving Executive Certification in 2009, and obtained an ISD Certificate in Instructional Systems Design from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing it in December 2015.
Training and Certification Expertise
Karen Williams is a certified trainer for the Virtual Dementia Tour, which provides experiential training to enhance understanding of dementia-related challenges. She specializes in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), focusing on personality types and team dynamics. Furthermore, she holds certification in Crucial Conversations, equipping her with skills to facilitate open dialogue in high-stakes situations.
Experience in Learning and Development
Karen Williams has significant experience in learning and development. She worked as a Learning and Organization Development Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2011 to 2013. Her expertise includes facilitating adult learning and development, with a focus on enhancing professional skills and knowledge through effective training programs.