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Kenneth N. Ivory is an inspirational, enthusiastic trainer, contributing author, international speaker, passionate coach, mentor, and transformational hospitality thought leader. His professional career spans over thirty-five years in the hospitality, academic, non-profit, and senior living industries.
He has served in various front line, multi- unit, and executive level roles from Area Manager for ACCOR Economy Lodging (Motel 6), District Manager with Sodexo Corporate Services, Vice-President of Business Operations for Shaw Food Services, Vice-President of Operations for Acorn Food Services, Executive Director for Saint James Family Life Center and Visions of Tomorrow Community Development Corporation, Regional Food and Beverage Operations Manager for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts, Chief Operating Officer of Perkins Management Services, Vice President of Operations for Creative Dining Services, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer for Genuine Foods, and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Community Life for Lindsey Management Services.
He holds an Associate of Science in Home Economics from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management from The University of Georgia, Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Studies and Master of Business Administration in Hospitality from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England and additional doctoral courses at Oklahoma State University.
His professional credentials include Certified Food and Beverage Executive by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Food Management Professional by the National Restaurant Association, a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, Surrey, United Kingdom, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional by the Six Sigma Global Institute, Certified Food Safety Manager by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Certified Personality Temperament Facilitator of True Colors for over 20 years, Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe, Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, ServSuccess Examination Proctor, Certified Food Service Sanitation Manager, State of Illinois Department of Public Health, former Adjunct Faculty Member of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division and former Visiting Faculty Member in the School of Business of North Carolina Central University in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Administration.
His professional credentials include Certified Food and Beverage Executive by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Food Management Professional by the National Restaurant Association, a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, Surrey, United Kingdom, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional by the Six Sigma Global Institute, Certified Food Safety Manager by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Certified Personality Temperament Facilitator of True Colors for over 20 years, Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe, Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, ServSuccess Examination Proctor, Certified Food Service Sanitation Manager, State of Illinois Department of Public Health, former Adjunct Faculty Member of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division and former Visiting Faculty Member in the School of Business of North Carolina Central University in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Administration.
He's a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association for over twenty years, Board of Directors member of Society of Hospitality and Foodservice Management, Professional Member of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, National Board of Directors of the Food Recovery Network, and Past President of the Alumni Board of Directors of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at The University of Georgia. He holds several awards and accolades because of his significant commitment and contributions to the hospitality industry and the community. He was honored as FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) 100 Centennial Honoree of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences for The University of Georgia and BACCHUS Alumni Award Nominee of Oxford Brookes University in the “Major Contribution to the Hospitality Industry” category.
Kenneth N. Ivory is an inspirational, enthusiastic trainer, contributing author, international speaker, passionate coach, mentor, and transformational thought leader.
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