Kendall Hilliard

About Kendall Hilliard

I am a full-time student in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville working toward a business degree in Accounting and Finance with a secondary focus in Information Management. I am currently a senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.94, planning to complete my undergraduate in May 2026. I have strong skills in working with teams and encouraging others. In my previous role as Customer Service Representative at Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, I was tasked with handling inbound customer inquires via phone or face-to-face in a positive manner. This helped develop my customer service and communication skills. I can also bring my Clifton strengths of empathy and harmony while working in groups to create a collaborative and productive space. Some relevant coursework I have completed includes: Intermediate Accounting, Federal Income Taxation, Cost Management, Honors Financial Statement Analysis, Honors Investment and Portfolio Management, Honors Financial Management: Theory and Practice, Business Process Analysis, and Business Software Applications. My career goal is to work in the Accounting or Finance industry after graduation. Finding a company that has a strong cultural and collaborative environment is important to me. Living in both Nashville and Knoxville, I am available to connect with both cities which are industry leaders in these sectors of business.

Experience

1. Credits & Incentives Intern

   Ryan

   Jun 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Analyzed client financial and employment data in Excel to build and maintain models that identified qualifying activities and financial thresholds for state and federal tax incentives• Conducted research on state-specific guidelines and compliance requirements related to job creation and enterprise zone incentive programs across the Midwest and Central regions

Education

• Independence High School

  High School Diploma

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Accounting and Finance