Chris Farmer
About Chris Farmer
Chris Farmer serves as the Director of Operational Excellence at Yale University, where he has worked since 2018. He possesses a strong background in higher education administration, budget analysis, and operational efficiency, with previous roles at Burt's Bees and the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics.
Current Role at Yale University
Chris Farmer serves as the Director of Operational Excellence at Yale University, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the institution. His work involves collaboration with various departments to enhance processes and ensure effective resource management.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Prior to his current role, Chris Farmer held several positions within the higher education sector. He worked as the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration at Yale University School of Nursing from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Workday Subject Matter Expert at Yale University for one year in 2017. His experience also includes a six-year tenure at the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami, where he was the Senior Center Administrator and Vice Chair of Administration.
Educational Background
Chris Farmer has a solid educational foundation in accounting and business administration. He studied at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, earning a diploma from 1989 to 1991. He then obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 1991 to 1996. Furthering his education, he earned a Master of Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 2006.
Professional Experience at Burt's Bees
Before his extensive career in higher education, Chris Farmer worked at Burt's Bees as a Senior Accountant from 1996 to 2001. This role provided him with valuable experience in budget and financial analysis, which he later applied in his positions within the higher education sector.
Expertise in Operational Excellence
Chris Farmer possesses extensive experience in higher education administration, with a focus on strategic planning and clinical operations. His expertise in budget and financial analysis has been instrumental in driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives at Yale University.