Kari Sybrandt Parker

Kari Sybrandt Parker has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kari currently works as the Finance Director at MELT Sports/Culinary/Entertainment, starting in March 2023. Prior to this, they held various positions at Cooper Holdings, Inc., including Senior Business Manager from October 2021 to February 2023, Business Manager from June 2018 to October 2021, and Staff Accountant from October 2017 to June 2018.

Before joining Cooper Holdings, Kari worked at Legacy Accounting and Tax Services, LLC as a Staff Accountant from July 2015 to June 2017. Their responsibilities included conducting monthly bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and reconciliation of book to taxable income for small business clients.

Kari also has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Beef 'O' Brady's as a Bartender/Manager from January 2014 to September 2015, and as a Server from May 2009 to January 2014. Their roles involved overseeing staff, managing cash flow, and handling customer and employee issues.

Early in their career, Kari worked as an Administrative Assistant at LaGrange College from August 2012 to May 2013. Kari was responsible for maintaining files and database records, corresponding with alumni, and managing front desk activities.

Overall, Kari has a well-rounded background in finance, business management, accounting, hospitality, and administration.

Kari Sybrandt Parker started their education in 2011 at LaGrange College, where they studied Business Administration. Kari continued their academic journey at Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business from 2013 to 2016, during which they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.