Nikole Smith

Nikole Smith has a diverse and extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Nikole started their career at Choice Hotels International in 2000 and held various roles, including Director of Partner Services Technology and Manager of ChoiceBuys.com Design and Development. During their time at Choice Hotels International, they were responsible for managing technology platforms and implementing solutions to improve business processes. In 2004, Nikole joined Authority Brands as a Product Owner and later became the Director of Product Management in 2021. Nikole'srole at Authority Brands involved overseeing product development and strategic planning. Overall, Nikole Smith has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in driving technology initiatives and improving operational efficiency.

Nikole Smith holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Illustration from Syracuse University. Nikole also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. In addition, they have obtained certifications in "Product Management with Lean, Agile and Systems Design Thinking" from BUx (Boston University) in 2019 and as a "Certified ScrumMaster" from the Scrum Alliance in October 2018.