Kara Beard

Kara Beard is currently serving as a Briefing Coordinator at Compass Group USA's Microsoft Innovation Hub since September 2024. Between November 2022 and September 2024, Kara worked at Safety National in Quality Control - Account Services, where a notable improvement proposal for an automated order tracking dashboard is under review. Prior experience includes roles as a Business Analyst at Netskope, a Senior Securities Operations Representative at Wells Fargo, and a Credit Analyst at TricorBraun, among others. Throughout various positions, Kara has demonstrated a strong focus on process improvement, relationship management, compliance, and strategic planning. Kara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.