Experience
Kira Black is a consulting and valuation associate with the HVS Houston office. Her passion for hospitality grew while working in the food and beverage industry in the Houston area for nearly two decades. During her career in food and beverage, she held various management positions, where she developed strong communication skills and a talent for superior customer service. In May 2022, Kira graduated with a Master of Science focused on hospitality analytics from the Conrad Hilton Global Hospitality Leadership College at the University of Houston. While attending the master’s program, she completed Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) and Certification in Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Analytics (CAHTA). She gained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston in 2010.
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Employment History
June 2022 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Houston, Texas
2017–2022
AGRICOLE HOSPITALITY LLC
Houston, Texas
2016–2017
TREADSACK HOSPITALITY
Houston, Texas
2014–2016
CLARK & COOPER HOSPITALITY
Houston, Texas
Education
University of Houston
Master of Science, Global Hospitality Leadership
Bachelor of Arts, Media Production and Communications
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Certification in Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Analytics (CAHTA)
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)
USPAP
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures
Supervisor/Trainee Course for Texas
Hotels Appraised
Sample List for Illustrative Purposes
MISSOURI
Hampton by Hilton Farmington, Farmington
TEXAS
Baymont by Wyndham Columbus, Columbus
Proposed Wyndham Garden Hotel, DeSoto
Fairfield by Marriott Fort Worth Fossil Creek, Fort Worth
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville, Gainesville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Southwest Galleria Area, Houston
Holiday Inn Express Inn & Suites Houston North Intercontinental, Houston
Staybridge Suites Houston Willowbrook, Houston
Hampton by Hilton Houston Humble Airport Area, Humble
Casa De Palmas Trademark Collection by Wyndham, McAllen