Chris Williford
About Chris Williford
Chris Williford is an Operations Coordinator currently working at Mediafly in Chicago, Illinois. He has a background in art and operations, with previous roles at Studio K Design, Garmentier, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Current Role at Mediafly
Chris Williford serves as the Operations Coordinator at Mediafly, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various operational tasks that support the company's objectives. His work is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's operations.
Previous Experience at Garmentier
Before joining Mediafly, Chris Williford worked at Garmentier in various capacities. He served as Operations Manager from 2021 to 2024, where he managed operational processes and team dynamics. Prior to that, he was a Team Coordinator from 2019 to 2021, where he facilitated team collaboration and project management in the Greater Chicago Area.
Educational Background in Fine Arts
Chris Williford studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Printmedia from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Printmaking from the Maryland Institute College of Art, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in the arts.
Early Career Experience
Chris Williford has a diverse background in the arts and operations. He worked as an Information Desk Associate at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth from 2015 to 2016. He also held a position as a Graduate Assistant at the Fashion Resource Center at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he completed a communications internship at Shane Campbell Gallery in 2017 and served as a Renaissance Program Fellow at Dallas Contemporary from 2015 to 2016.
Work at Studio K Design, LLC.
Chris Williford was employed at Studio K Design, LLC. as a Studio Assistant from 2018 to 2019. During his 10-month tenure in Chicago, Illinois, he supported various studio operations and contributed to design projects, enhancing his skills in a collaborative environment.