Meet Nadine Almond: October 2024 Employee of the Month

On race day, we all see the winning driver cross the finish line, get out of their car, and triumphantly wave the checkered flag. But while the driver gets the face time, far fewer people see the supporting team making that win possible. Fans don't see the mechanics pulling an all-nighter in the garage to fix the powertrain after the driver slammed the wall late in practice the day before qualifying. They may see the pit crew move quickly to change tires and give the car a splash of fuel late in the race but don't see the months of practice and years of preparation to make it look so seamless.

Speeding to the Front

You might be asking yourself, what does racing have to do with KrisTech? The way a race team runs lines up closely with our daily life, to be honest. While it's not a direct analogy, October's Employee of the Month is the ultimate driver/mechanic. Not only do they keep the car clean, but they can also turn a wrench when needed. While their more visible sales role is obvious to the company, their behind-the-scenes work sets them apart. As an influential member of KrisTech's inside sales team, this individual serves their customers with the level of support and responsiveness we pride ourselves on at KT. We're excited to announce East Coast Inside Sales Representative Nadine Almond is October's Employee of the Month!

Increasing KrisTech's Horsepower

Beyond Nadine's sales role, she plays a considerable role on the company's ERP team, using her talents to quickly absorb the new system and test features. "Nadine has been the most prolific user of the new ERP, identifying and documenting issues and working closely with the internal and external teams for resolution," Sales Direction Aaron Reighard explained. "As we continue to build out our needs and test cases, she has spearheaded the effort to capture our work instructions and validate their effectiveness with other team members." During ERP testing, Nadine captures updated documentation that will serve as the basis for future training once the new system is introduced to the larger team. Additionally, her calm, comforting demeanor makes her the perfect person to teach the system to others as they start getting their feet wet.

Celebrating All Our Nominees

Nadine was October's big winner, but she was joined by several other deserving nominees, including: Darrick Findlay - Darrick leads with initiative and accountability, especially with his approach to cost management. He carefully evaluates and prioritizes department needs, balancing "nice-to-haves" with "need-to-haves," setting a strong example of effective resource management. Chuck Sterling - Chuck is the embodiment of a servant leader, using his positive attitude to inspire others. He's embraced his role as team lead at KT and promoted several new initiatives to ensure the production team hits its KPIs. Only one more month left before we find out who our 11 nominees are for 2024's Employee of the Year honors! Check back in a few weeks to see who claims the final spot, joining Nadine, Sabrina, Nathan, Steve, John, Griffin, Steve, Kelsey, Ashley, and Christina!