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Morgan Ponsetti

@morganponsetti

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Experienced event and beverage director driving large-scale operations and profitable execution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior operations or consulting roles where I can lead event and beverage programs, improve processes, mentor teams, and drive profitable, high-quality guest experiences.

I am an experienced Event & Beverage Director and consultant who builds efficient, scalable operations for large festivals, brand activations, and multi-site events. I have led teams of up to 2,000 staff, managed $20M+ in sales, and delivered high-stakes projects like Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and NFL Draft activations.

As founder of MP Event and Beverage Consulting, I partner with production companies, venues, and brands to design beverage programs, manage logistics, and oversee compliance and safety—generating millions in savings and dramatically increasing department revenue through process improvements.

I thrive under pressure, lead cross-functional teams, and consistently deliver flawless guest experiences from load-in to load-out while optimizing resources, vendor relationships, and profitability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Event Director

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MP Event and Beverage Consulting

Apr 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)

Founded a boutique event and beverage consultancy delivering full-scale planning and operations for large festivals and brands; managed logistics, vendor networks, and on-site execution across nationwide events, achieving millions in savings and scalable operational efficiencies.

Event Operations Vendor Relations Logistics Staffing Budget Oversight

Executive Director of Operations

Sourced Craft Cocktails

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)

Managed national operations and a 20+ person team across nine markets, driving a 120% increase in Q3–Q4 revenue for a mass festival department and achieving a 99% execution rate across 18 collegiate and NFL tailgate programs.

Operations Management Team Leadership Revenue Growth Contract Management Licensing Compliance Budgeting Process Optimization

Festival Director

FBR Management

Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years 4 months)

Directed operations for 20+ major festivals annually overseeing $20M+ in sales and up to 2,000 staff; reduced cost of goods by 25% through a digital ordering system and improved on-site execution and vendor/sponsor coordination.

Financial Management Vendor Management Alcohol Licensing Process Improvement Crisis Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pittsburg State University

Bachelor of Science, Recreation

1999 - 2004

Activities and societies: Collegiate softball player; minors in Business Administration and Psychology.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Fitness Management and minors in Business Administration and Psychology; participated as a collegiate softball player.