Jody Blackinton
General Manager
Courtyard by Marriott
San Diego, Downtown
Sage employee since 1994
“I was a college student working at the Fairfield Inn in Las Vegas when Sage took over the management of the hotel. That was the summer of 1994. Twelve years later I am the General Manager of this beautiful hotel. I’d say without reservation that you absolutely can create your own career path with Sage.
I also had two children over the last four years. Sage allowed me to be a mom without any disruption to my career.
You need to have drive but they help you along the way. Those values… Number 5 I think it is, Sage promotes personal growth. They live by those values and they mean it.”
Jeff Moss
Front Desk Supervisor
Oxford Hotel
Denver Colorado
Sage employee since 2003
“Not everyone would hire a kid who had been living on the streets with a drug addiction. I had some hotel experience, and I knew I could do the entry level job, all I needed was someone to give me a chance. Sage Hospitality gave me that chance. I’m in management now and I work for a company that has never, ever tried to hold my past against me. Sometimes I go talk to groups of troubled kids to show them first hand that you can get your life back together.
I can’t say enough about how Sage puts people first – it’s not about the policies. We’re like a small family here (at the Oxford Hotel) and that’s how we operate it. They helped me take that huge step to build myself back up.”
DeMarcio Slaughter
Culture Coach/Field Trainer
Sage Hospitality Resources
Denver, Colorado
Sage employee since 2005
“I had actually gotten out of the hospitality industry but, because of my background, Sage sought me out and challenged me to put different aspects of my talent and experience to use. I’ve been able to excel because the mentors I have had here have helped me rise to my potential. The investments they have made in my training classes and education blew me away from day one.
I travel to different Sage properties and work with managers and associates to help them increase their customer service skills using teambuilding and motivational exercises. I work to help them understand what’s important from the guest experience.
It’s nice to be at a point in your career where you like what you do and you are with a company that will support that.”
