Brenda Anderson, Manager, Kendall Hotel

Brenda Anderson is currently Director of Marketing for a family owned and operated hotel in Cambridge, the Kendall Hotel. Brenda worked with the owners since opening to establish the Kendall Hotel as the premierhotel for Kendall Square’s every growing corporate market. She has been with the Kendall for 8 years.  Prior to  the Kendall Hotel, Brenda was General Manager for a new hotel chain targeting the extended stay traveler, Candlewood Suites.   Brenda began her hospitality career at the age of 16 working her family owned hotel, Hotel Ashtabula. After her father sold Hotel Ashtabula, Brenda decided to pursue a career in elementary education.  After completing college, opportunities led Brenda back into the hotel business. Brenda worked in sales & marketing for major hotel corporations such as Marriott, Hilton, and Sheraton.  She has spent the last 15 years focusing on smaller, privately owned hotels. From hotel operations tosales and marketing, Brenda has had first hand experience in all facets of the hotel industry.