Kendra Jackson

About Kendra Jackson

A highly analytical, creative, organized, motivated, detailed oriented, driven individual very interested in pursing a challenging and fulfilling career within the Accounting and Hospitality Industry to utilize skills and knowledge honed from a strong academic background. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills; I am fluent in English and French, which provides me with the ability to work I diverse groups, adapt to different cultures and excel in fast - paced environments while multi tasking. Proficient in QuickBooks, Oracle, and Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point. Interning and working at a CPA firm has helped to refine my organization and time management skills. I am friendly, outgoing and motivated to make an impact as both an individual and as a team member.

Experience

1. Lead Franchise Licensing Specialist - Luxury, Lifestyle, & Premium Hotels (Usa & Canada)

   IHG Hotels & Resorts

   Dec 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Lead Specialist for all Upscale Hotels including the following brands: Hotel Indigo, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette, Kimpton, Voco, Crowne Plaza, Even Hotels, avid, and Atwell Suites for the following States: WA OR CA NV UT AZ NM TX ID MT WY CO OK KS NE SD ND MN IA MO IN IL MI KY WY HI and AK •Lead Specialist for all InterContinental Hotels Group Midscale and Upscale Brands for All Provinces in Canada. • Draft, Issue, and Execute Transaction and Asset Management License Agreements for IHG’s Midscale and Upscale Brands. • Manage all contractual and administration duties related to the issuance, approval, and execution of licensing and compliance related matters for new and existing franchisees within IHG\'s US and Canada Territories. • Review drafted License Agreements, Master Technology Services Agreements, Voluntary Termination Agreements, Comfort Letter, New Hotel Opening Advisory memos, and other materials related to the Franchise Licensing Agreement for Junior and Lead Specialists within the Franchise Licensing and Compliance Department. • Prepare and provide Legal Language for License Agreements, Comfort Letters and other Legal documentation related to the Franchise Licensing Process. • Manage all aspects of licensing execution to include the collection and processing of license agreements, franchise application fees, and franchise disclosure document receipts. •Perform and manage all contractual and administration duties related to the issuance and approval of licensing and compliance items

Education

• University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management

  Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

  2014 — 2016

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting

  2012 — 2016

• Cornell University

  Certification - Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management