Christy Forrester
About Christy Forrester
Christy Forrester is a Procurement Officer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University and has extensive experience in procurement and compliance roles across various organizations.
Current Role as Procurement Officer
Christy Forrester has been serving as a Procurement Officer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Her experience in procurement spans several years, allowing her to effectively navigate the complexities of purchasing and contract management within a scientific research environment.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before her current position, Christy Forrester worked at Bechtel National Inc as a Senior Purchasing Specialist from 2018 to 2019. She also held the role of Compliance Assurance Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Procurement Specialist and Senior Subcontract Administrator at EnergySolutions from 2010 to 2016. These roles provided her with extensive experience in procurement and compliance within the energy and research sectors.
Educational Background
Christy Forrester earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, obtaining her high school diploma from 2000 to 2003. Her academic background in accounting supports her expertise in procurement and financial management.
Early Career and Management Experience
Christy Forrester began her career as a Recruiting Manager at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, where she worked from 2007 to 2010 in Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee. This early experience in recruitment and management provided her with valuable skills in personnel management and organizational operations, which she has applied throughout her subsequent roles in procurement.