With 15+ years of leadership in operations and 20 years in hospitality-rooted spaces, I've supported creative teams, founders and national brands navigate launches, growth phases and rebuilds.
Before stepping fully into operations, I began my career as an educator, a role that taught me the value of structure and human-first systems. That ethos still guides how I work today.
Over the years I've launched, restructured, or scaled 19 venues and business. I've managed $MM+budgets, led multi-market operations and built teams of 200+, always with a focus on clarity and alignment between vision and execution.
Trusted by brands to optimize operations and lead through transitions, I’m brought in when growth outpaces infrastructure - helping founders regain control and move forward strategically.
I created Sunstone to bring senior-level operational strategy to mission-driven businesses that care deeply about how they grow.
Let’s build something with intention.
-Dey
About
operational by nature.
welcome!
i'm dey
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CREATIVE AT HEART.
Strategy
human-centered
partnership
Started career as a teacher — leading with clarity, care, and calm. Advanced to Administration.
Started career as a teacher — leading with clarity, care, and calm. Advanced to Administration.
I lead as a hands-on partner, an extension of your team. Observant, aligned, and engaged with your business.
When things get complex, I stay present. I offer calm, clarity and steady execution for you and your team.
my approach
my
approach
Purpose-Built Systems
Embedded Leadership
People-First Operations
Launched
Sunstone Ops Collective-mindfully bridging vision to execution.
Led startup operations during high growth, building infrastructure and supporting creative teams.
Consulted on hospitality projects - launching experiences designed to leave impact. Led operations for startups, scaling across new markets.
Oversaw operations in chef-led food & beverage spaces, building systems that supported service, from opening day forward and brand.
Managed fast-paced teams and supported venue launches in nightlife operations.
Began career in education, leading with structure, calm, and clarity. Advanced to Administration.
my journey
I build systems that don't add
noise - they move things forward. Practical, purposeful, and built to last.
from teaching to leading high-growth teams
