“Long-term, I expect to be with the company until retirement and then teach or train in some capacity. I find tremendous joy in helping to develop leaders.”
An NYC Hotel Leader’s Mantra for Success: 'Don’t Forget to Have Fun!'
“The most effective leaders manage their teams with the same efficiency and care whether their output is P&L statements or the pre-theatre dinner rush.”
From Puerto Rico to Chicago, How This Voyager Found His Home Away from Home at Work
“When I first started my Marriott career, I still had not come out as gay. Not to my parents, not to my friends. My mentor was the first person I ever told, and she welcomed me with open arms. She helped me see that in this community there is no judgment, and we are free to be ourselves.”
A Sales Leader’s Story of Career Success & Finding a Sense of Belonging
Derek encourages anyone looking to join Marriott to “be yourself, take risks, and embrace the importance of belonging.”
A Marriott Story of Belonging: 'Your Uniqueness Will Be Celebrated'
“I always had a dream to work at a luxury hotel, and at Marriott, when you have passion, you work hard and believe in yourself — you make your dreams come true. So did I.”
What It Looks Like to Begin as a Marriott Voyager
“We were still in the middle of COVID, so I had to learn my role quickly and then implement what I’ve learned while running shifts by myself. I thrive in that type of environment, so I really enjoyed the fast pace.”