Kris Nielsen
About Kris Nielsen
Kris Nielsen is a Training and Compliance Instructor with extensive experience in education and safety training. Currently employed at Cintas, he focuses on creating engaging training methods and conducting safety audits in the food industry.
Current Role at Cintas
Kris Nielsen serves as a Training and Compliance Instructor at Cintas, a position held since 2019. In this role, Nielsen focuses on developing and implementing training programs aimed at enhancing workplace safety and compliance. The instructor conducts safety audits, particularly for workers' compensation audits within the food industry. Nielsen's efforts are directed towards achieving zero workplace injuries through effective training and fostering a culture of safety among employees.
Education and Expertise
Kris Nielsen holds a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Science Education, obtained from Western Governors University between 2007 and 2010. Prior to this, Nielsen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a focus on Elementary Education and Teaching from New Mexico Highlands University from 2004 to 2006. This educational background supports Nielsen's expertise in instructional design and training methodologies, particularly in safety training.
Professional Experience in Education
Nielsen has a diverse background in education, having worked as a Science Teacher and Behavior Specialist at Albuquerque Public Schools from 2015 to 2017. Earlier, Nielsen served as a Science Teacher and Teacher Team Leader in the same district from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, Nielsen worked as a Math and Reading Teacher at Elevate K-12 for one year in 2018, and briefly as an Instructional Coach at Academies of Math and Science in early 2019.
Content Development Experience
In addition to teaching, Kris Nielsen has experience in content development. Nielsen worked as a Content Provider at SmartNoter LLC from 2014 to 2015. Since 2019, Nielsen has also been a Content Author at Albert, where the focus is on creating engaging educational materials. This role complements Nielsen's commitment to developing effective training methods that cater to diverse learning styles.
Focus on Safety Training
Kris Nielsen emphasizes the importance of safety training in the workplace. The training programs developed cover a wide range of topics, including CPR/AED/First Aid, Fire Safety, Hazcom, Forklift Safety, Respiratory Safety, and Fall Protection. Nielsen's approach is to create training strategies that engage learners, ensuring that safety protocols are understood and adhered to across various environments.