Marriott recruits record-breaking number of SHL graduates for leadership program

Marriott International hired seven, spring 2019 School of Hospitality Leadership (SHL) graduating seniors for its Marriott Voyage, Global Leadership Development Program.

This number of SHL graduates is the largest group hired by Marriott in more than eight years.

The graduates, listed below, will be work at various locations across the country.

  • Nichole Sinatra, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, food and beverage operations
  • Bridget Kernan, Bethesda North Marriott, food and beverage operations
  • Hayley Morrissey, Westin Seattle, food and beverage operations
  • Christina Feeler, J.W. Marriott Cambelback Inn, front desk
  • Taylor Smith, Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue Redmond, Marriott Select Brand (MSB) operations
  • Katherine Richard, Courtyard Raleigh Cary, MSB operations
  • Miranda Daly, Houston Marriott Marquis, Rooms operations

“It is great for SHL to have a strong partner like Marriott International,” said Dr. Bob O’Halloran, SHL director. “They are the leading and largest lodging company in the world and they continue to return to the College of Business and SHL to recruit the next generation of leaders for Marriott properties across the country The partnership reflects the quality of our program, our graduates and our students in the eyes of the industry.”

Additionally, SHL placed two interns at the Westin at Hilton Head Island

  • Heather Setzler, The Westin Hilton Head Island, rooms operations
  • Jessica Watson, The Westin Hilton Head Island, rooms operations