Kari Beasley, PMP

Kari Beasley, PMP, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Operating Officer at Mason Dixie Foods since 2023. Previously, they worked at Oracle Energy and Water, where they served as the Senior Director of R&D Engineering Operations and Program Management Office from 2016 to 2023. In this role, they were responsible for driving organizational effectiveness for a global team of 720 people, overseeing five major development centers worldwide. Prior to this, they held various roles at Oracle Energy and Water, including Director of R&D Program Management Office and Senior Manager of Process Engineering and Engineering Operations.

Before joining Oracle Energy and Water, Kari worked at the United States Postal Service from 2012 to 2016. Their roles included Lead Operations Industrial Engineer, Manager of In Plant Support, and Operations Industrial Engineer. During their time at the Postal Service, they implemented process improvement activities, developed standard work practices, and conducted root cause analysis to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Kari also has experience working at SAIC as an Industrial Engineer from 2009 to 2012. In this role, they managed construction projects, interacted with clients and contractors, and delivered projects on time and within budget. Kari started their career as an Engineering Intern at RFMD in 2006.

Furthermore, Kari has demonstrated leadership skills as the Editor-in-Chief of Engineers' Forum, a newsmagazine at Virginia Tech. Kari successfully managed all aspects of the magazine, including article development, layout design, and distribution.

Overall, Kari Beasley's work experience showcases their expertise in operations management, program management, process improvement, and leadership.

Kari Beasley, PMP, has a strong educational background in the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Kari first attended Virginia Tech from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. After completing their undergraduate studies, Kari pursued further education at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kari enrolled in the Master of Science (M.S.) program in Industrial and Systems Engineering in 2010 and is currently pursuing their degree.

Alongside their formal education, Kari has also obtained several additional certifications. In 2009, they earned the Engineer in Training certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia - NCEES. This certification recognizes their proficiency in engineering fundamentals. Kari further enhanced their skill set with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, which they obtained in May 2020. This certification showcases their expertise in project management methodologies.

Kari is also a LUMA Practitioner, having completed the LUMA Practitioner certification program offered by the LUMA Institute in July 2022. This certification indicates their proficiency in human-centered design practices. Additionally, they completed the DDI Facilitator Certification Process Workshop provided by DDI | Development Dimensions International in August 2021, certifying their as a skilled facilitator. In May 2021, Kari earned a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, demonstrating their commitment to promoting inclusive and diverse work environments.

Overall, Kari Beasley, PMP, has established a solid educational foundation in Industrial and Systems Engineering, complimented by various certifications that highlight their abilities in project management, engineering, facilitation, human-centered design, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.