Bryce Laake-Stanfield

Strategic Operations, Policy, and Commercial Leader with a proven track record in high-growth scaling, government advisory, community-driven brand partnerships, and cross-functional project management. Adept at driving product flow, managing multi-tiered budgets and optimizing financial margins from concept to consumer. Expert in translating complex legislative and logistical frameworks into customer-led initiatives, underpinned by athletic leadership and a foundation in military operational excellence.

Principal Operations & Growth Consultant (2024-10 – Present) • Built comprehensive budget and margin models for a regional NA Cocktail brand, driving a 95% increase in monthly unit volume (86,000 to 167,700 cases) while directing sales and marketing teams across 84 major events.

• Engineered the operational scaling of Present Practice LLC into a 6,000 sq. ft. facility, increasing daily class capacity to over 120 attendees and driving membership growth from 110 to over 480.
• Architected and integrated inventory management systems for multi-location businesses (including Desnudo), optimizing the flow of product from inbound receiving to consumer output to eliminate supply chain lapses.
• Directed a $180,000 sponsorship budget and cross-functional execution for the official SXSW "Yoga House," successfully negotiating and integrating with top-tier athletic and wellness brands including Lululemon, ALO, and LMNT.

Policy

Advisor at TENT & Equality Texas (2025-01 – Present) Provided strategic policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and legislative advisory services during the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, advancing advocacy frameworks and organizational initiatives.

Strategic

Logistics & Policy Leader (Master at Arms) at US Navy (2021-10 – 2024-10) • Served as Assistant Lead Petty Officer (LPO), supporting the Command Master Chief (CMC) in managing regional operations, personnel assignments, and cross-functional administrative workflows for Navy Region Northwest.

• Engineered and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that overhauled legacy workflows, successfully reducing administrative and operational processing times by 96%.
• Honorable Medical Retirement.

Operations

Manager at Runaway Luna Coffeehouse & Lifestyle Boutique (2020-01 – 2021-10) • Oversaw end-to-end inventory management and product delivery schedules, negotiating vendor contracts to maintain a cost-effective supply chain and improve operational margins.

Associates in Business Management – Syracuse University