Helping Hotels With Their Sales and Research Needs

"Derek's sales approach is straightforward and honest. He is a hospitality professional whose dedication and hard work put him above the rest. His expertise with diverse brands has given him well-rounded skills to execute any goals put in front of him. I would recommend Derek for anyone who is ready to take their hotel to the next level."

"Derek is a fighter! He wants nothing more than for his hotels to succeed and it shows. More than once, I've seen find business where we previously thought there wasn't anything. His tenacity and ability to uncover new opportunities is absolutely what every hotel needs!"

I worked with Derek for about 2 years on both a Holiday Inn Express and Baymont. I thought that I knew most of agencies that support the hotels with clients however, Derek was able to bring companies, agencies and business that I had never heard of in my 15 years in the industry. His attention to detail is fantastic and was always able to keep me on track even though I am always pulled in 20 different directions. I appreciated the fact that as time went on, Derek was able to adapt to the way my team conducts business. He was able to streamline some of our own processes and change some of his so we had the most open lines of communication. I thank Derek for all his hard work and absolutely look forward to working with him again!

I was the DOS at the Adams Mark Hotel back in the early 2000's. Derek walked in to apply for a Sales Manager position that I did not have open. I did take the time to interview him with us both knowing a position was not available. I was so impressed with his demeanor and the way he projected himself. I told him once a position became open he would be the first person I would call. A position did open up a month later and I hired Derek. Over the next few years, he immediately rose to be one of the best Sales Managers I worked with in all my years. I left to take over a GM position at another hotel I took Derek with me and promoted him to DOS. Derek became my number one guy and we ended working a couple other hotels together as well. He exemplified work ethic, accountability, and always did the right thing. I would recommend Derek for any position he goes after. He will not disappoint.

I have had the pleasure of working with Derek for a little over 3 years and can confidently say he is an expert in his field. Derek is consistent, independent, insightful, and always goes above and beyond to drive revenue to his clients. A veteran in the hospitality industry, he knows how to quickly evaluate a market and identify the tasks to get the job done.

I highly recommend Derek Sommerville for any position within our Hospitality World. I have known him for over 13 years now. And the number one reason is trust.

He worked for me in Kansas City in 2007 and 2008, and was a Senior Sales Manager who worked the Corporate market. He enjoyed wonderful relationships with his clients and loved showing off our hotel. He exceeded booking goals each quarter, and solicitation goals were always achieved. Never missed a day of work, and while at work, he always was so positive and competitive!

Derek has excellent communication and Leadership skills. In addition, he is extremely organized (I think that came from the Navy!), reliable to a tee, and computer literate. He has worked independently for years with much success, and possesses strong follow up skills to ensure that the job gets done. Very flexible and willing to go the extra mile, he is willing to work on any project that is assigned to him. Always a TEAM player, was the first to volunteer to assist in other areas of the hotel.

And last, Derek works to win. He is extremely competitive and just does not like to lose. That is why you want him on your TEAM.

I have known Derek Sommerville for 8 years and had the pleasure of working for him previously at the Holiday Inn Northeast as a Catering Manager where he was the General Manager. During my time there, Derek was a fantastic team builder, met revenue goals established by our corporate office, exceeded brand standards during audits all while being on a tight budget, managing an older property with many maintenance issues. His creativity shined in developing our hotel team so that these metrics could be achieved. It was my experience that everyone enjoyed working under his leadership.

Since our departure from the Holiday Inn NE, I have seen Derek be successful in other roles in the hospitality industry such as General Manager and Regional Director of Sales. He is an excellent leader and the experience I gained while working for him has assisted me in my current position as a Senior Event Manager for a full service hotel here in Kansas City. It is for all of these reasons I highly recommend Derek for any position within the hospitality Industry especially in a leadership role!