Kira Waite

Kira Waite has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Kira currently holds the position of Director of Operations at Artifact Uprising since 2019.

Prior to that, Kira worked at Emerson Automation Solutions from 2012 to 2019. Kira started as a Global Operations Analyst II in January 2012 and later moved up to the role of Manager, Capital and Supply Chain Optimization in January 2013. During their time at Emerson, they were responsible for managing over $40M of global capital expenditures yearly, creating and maintaining the Global Operations Dashboard, and collaborating with over 150 employees globally.

Before joining Emerson, Kira worked at SAP as a Financial Analyst from September 2010 to January 2012. Kira'sresponsibilities included running financial reports, analyzing profit and loss statements, building forecasts and budgets, and calculating bonus and commission accruals.

Prior to SAP, Kira worked at Anthropologie as a Hiring Manager in Training from November 2009 to September 2010. In this role, they conducted interviews, trained new associates, managed the sales floor, and handled payroll ladder calculations.

Kira's earlier experience includes working at CHATA Biosystems, Inc. as a Financial and Administrative Associate from January 2008 to July 2009. Here, they prepared weekly dashboard updates, managed accounts payable and collections, and assessed financial stability of customers.

Kira'scareer started at Ultra Petroleum in May 2002, where they worked as an Accounting Assistant until December 2007.

Kira Waite obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Finance, and Financial Planning from Colorado State University from 2004 to 2009. Kira then pursued a Masters in Business Administration with a specialization in Strategic Management at Regis University from 2011 to 2013.