Meet Donna
Some people find a career. I found a calling.
My journey into hospitality began in high school, when a counselor reviewed my personality profile and pointed me toward Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration. From that moment on, I knew where I belonged: in the world of hotels, restaurants, and the unforgettable experiences that bring people together.
After graduating from Cornell, I dove headfirst into hotel life, working in every role I could including human resources, banquets, food & beverage management, front office, accounting, eventually becoming a General Manager for Wyndham Hotels. It was at the intersection of guest service and financial stewardship that I found my true passion: building businesses that thrive by taking care of both people and numbers.
When Tarsadia Hotels acquired the property where I was the task-force Controller, I embarked on a twelve-year adventure across a range of finance leadership roles. I helped lead the formation of Evolution Hospitality, a dynamic new management company, where we lived the spirit of entrepreneurship every day. In just three years, Evolution tripled in size, during which I wore every hat imaginable: Corporate Director of Finance, recruiter, SOP author, internal auditor, culture builder. “Whatever it takes” became my mantra.
In 2015, seeking a personal change, I moved from California’s West Coast to Florida’s Gold Coast. But my passion for hospitality came with me. I joined FOH® Inc., a creative powerhouse designing products for the hotel and restaurant industries and continued my own journey of innovation and leadership.
Around this time, D Consulting Services was born — a natural extension of my lifelong love for hospitality. Through DCS, I’ve been honored to work with clients ranging from KNR Hospitality to Menin Development to Sassano’s Catering, helping businesses grow stronger, smarter, and more financially sound.
I now reside back in my hometown near Philadelphia and continue to expand my hospitality network in the city of brotherly love and its vibrant suburbs.
Hospitality isn’t just about service; it’s about heart.
Accounting isn’t just about numbers; it’s about integrity.
At D Consulting Services, I live at the crossroads of both, combining emotional intelligence, financial savvy and operational excellence to help hospitality and restaurant businesses flourish.
I look forward to being of service to you and your company’s future success. Cheers!