Allie Pettiford


Allie is responsible for the successful preparation and execution of Executive Development program deliveries.

Allie has extensive experience with providing exceptional customer service in the restaurant, hotel, and retail industries. Most recently, she taught at a preschool, where she assisted with virtual education programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. She created a variety of materials and resources for the school and also orchestrated school-wide events.

Allie graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2018, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sustainable tourism and hospitality. She holds certifications in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), Computer Programming (SAS), and Opera Point-of-Sale Systems.

During her free time, Allie enjoys relaxing with her family, reading, bowling, and traveling. She especially enjoys trying new foods and creating food challenges. Growing up, she studied astronomy with her grandfather, and she still loves to learn new things about the night sky.

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