Kristina Farrell

Kristina Farrell has a strong work experience in supply chain management and procurement. Kristina currently works as the Team Lead, Contracting, Procurement Service & Document Management at WCB-Alberta, where they are responsible for overseeing a team of 7 supply chain professionals and implementing a corporate wide source to pay strategy. Prior to this role, they held the position of Manager, Contracting, Procurement Services, Document Management & Corporate Security at the same company.

Before joining WCB-Alberta, Kristina worked at the Government of Alberta as the Manager of Vendor & Contract Management, where they managed procurement processes and developed solicitation documents. Kristina also served as a Procurement Specialist as part of the Justice Information Modernization Systems (JIMS) project management team.

Kristina's earlier work experience includes roles as a Buyer at Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, Service Manager at Westridge Cabinets, and Purchaser at BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.

Overall, Kristina's work experience showcases their expertise in procurement, supply chain management, and process improvement.

Kristina Farrell's education history includes a diverse range of qualifications. In 2000-2004, they pursued a degree in Business Management with a focus on Human Resource Management at the College of the North Atlantic. Kristina later obtained certifications such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) in 2015. Additionally, they completed a Supply Management Diploma at the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) in 2015-2016. Kristina also holds a Certificate in Contract Management from Mount Royal University, achieved in 2014-2016. In terms of specialized coursework, they completed an online program on Strategy Execution at the Harvard Business School in 2021. Lastly, they engaged in short-term programs to enhance their skills in various areas such as supervisory development, project management, and public sector procurement. In 2018, they earned the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute. In 2023, they enrolled in the UBC Sauder School of Business to further their understanding of Organizational Leadership.