Jennifer Burns Strand Hospitality Services recently announced that Jennifer Burns has been hired as the Director of Sales at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Millington, Tenn., located at 8838 U.S. Highway 51 North, just five miles from the Naval Support Academy Mid-South. In her new role, Burns will oversee the day-to-day sales and marketing efforts of the Memphis area hotel. With almost 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Burns most recently worked at the Crowne Plaza Memphis East as the Sales Manager, where she was responsible for managing corporate, group and catering sales activities. Prior to working at the Crowne Plaza, Burns worked at the Colonial Country Club as the Director of Marketing & Special Events and at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center as the Development and Alumni Director. Burns graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. She currently resides in Memphis, Tenn.