Kirstin Nehila
About Kirstin Nehila
Kirstin Nehila serves as the Director of Knowledge Development at Tideworks Technology, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in various roles at Tideworks and other companies, she has led significant training initiatives and system implementations throughout her career.
Work at Tideworks Technology
Kirstin Nehila has been serving as the Director of Knowledge Development at Tideworks Technology since 2019. In this role, she has led significant initiatives, including the development of a pioneering training course that illustrates the use of core applications across end-to-end business processes. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Senior Product Manager from 2013 to 2019, and before that, she was a Senior Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013. Throughout her tenure at Tideworks, she has contributed to various projects that enhance employee training and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Kirstin Nehila earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington. Additionally, she completed an Eight-Month Program at SIM Global Education, where she participated in the Regional Leadership Forum. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and leadership skills, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in Project Management
Before joining Tideworks Technology, Kirstin Nehila accumulated extensive experience in project management and analysis. She worked at Frito Lay as a Project Analyst from 1996 to 2005 and later as a Warehouse Project Manager & Supervisor from 1994 to 1996. At Starbucks Coffee Company, she served as a Functional Analyst in Senior Enterprise Solution Delivery from 2005 to 2011. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set in managing projects and implementing systems effectively.
Achievements in Training and Development
Kirstin Nehila has made notable contributions to training and development initiatives. She refreshed and expanded the new hire program, successfully orienting five new hires remotely during the early COVID-19 quarantine. Additionally, she created a framework for a standalone training program that enhances knowledge about customers, domains, and applications. Her efforts have fostered engagement and pride within the company.
Leadership in Operational Initiatives
In her role, Kirstin Nehila has played a key role in establishing a department-wide time tracking system, overseeing its design, implementation, and training. She also collaborated with a sister company to develop an Operations College aimed at technical personnel. Furthermore, she onboarded three new hires in Latin America by developing a multi-week orientation program to facilitate their integration into the company.