Her Story
About Charda
Charda Williams serves as Operations Manager in the logistics field, where she has worked for five and a half years. Her background includes a major in neuroscience, a minor in psychology, and an MBA in Human Resources. These experiences fuel her focus on the growth of people through development and learning opportunities. Williams is known for her innovative problem-solving approach, viewing challenges from multiple perspectives without tunnel vision. She has volunteered with the MDA camp in Lexington, Michigan, Garcia's project at CMU for individuals with disabilities, and Forgotten Harvest. Williams credits her success to undeniable determination and conducting business professionally and respectfully. She advises stepping back to see the bigger picture, recognizing that success requires a system rather than individual effort alone.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Charda
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say undeniable determination. I am a person who barely... and I think things should be done professionally and respectfully. And I feel like that has been lost in a lot of companies, but I think doing things the right way goes a long way.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received... step back for a little bit. Don't look at this picture too close, because once you look at it too close, you're missing all the other outside pieces. Step back, breathe, and understand that it's not just you. It takes a system.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be prepared to be uncomfortable in multiple different rooms, in different areas, but understand it's okay. Because when you're uncomfortable, you're somewhere that you need to be. Because you need to be in places that are different. Be in places that will challenge you and push you to do different things. And make sure you know exactly why you're there, and that's exactly where you want to be.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenge in logistics? We need more diversity, definitely, when it comes down to this being a male-dominant industry. What I have seen is a lot of companies starting to really understand that, and that's a great thing. I just think it needs to be definitely pushed a lot more.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family is very important. Because it's a good support team. Other values, I would say, definitely believing in yourself, understanding yourself, and knowing yourself. And then, of course, at the end of the day, just having your own faith.
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