I design and produce experiential events and brand activations for lifestyle, startup, and distributed companies, drawing on 13+ years of event production and operations leadership. I partner with teams to create memorable, high-impact experiences that blend logistics, creativity, and hospitality into seamless programs. I excel at balancing team engagement, operational excellence, and creative execution in fast-paced environments, delivering multi-day retreats, on-site leadership, venue partnerships, and travel logistics that scale across domestic and international locations.

Megan Moloney Bence

I design and produce experiential events and brand activations for lifestyle, startup, and distributed companies, drawing on 13+ years of event production and operations leadership. I partner with teams to create memorable, high-impact experiences that blend logistics, creativity, and hospitality into seamless programs. I excel at balancing team engagement, operational excellence, and creative execution in fast-paced environments, delivering multi-day retreats, on-site leadership, venue partnerships, and travel logistics that scale across domestic and international locations.

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I design and produce experiential events and brand activations for lifestyle, startup, and distributed companies, drawing on 13+ years of event production and operations leadership. I partner with teams to create memorable, high-impact experiences that blend logistics, creativity, and hospitality into seamless programs.

I excel at balancing team engagement, operational excellence, and creative execution in fast-paced environments, delivering multi-day retreats, on-site leadership, venue partnerships, and travel logistics that scale across domestic and international locations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Remote Co-Founder & Operations Lead at Meli Events
January 1, 2025 - Present
Partner with teams to design and produce intentional, high-impact experiences, including multi-day retreats, on-site leadership off-sites, and brand-driven events, coordinating travel logistics, vendor coordination, budgets, and on-site production leadership across domestic and international locations.
Remote Creative Project Manager at Love.Life
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Executed brand launches and flagship openings for Whole Foods Market co-founder’s wellness club.
Remote Manager, Events & Engagement at PACASO
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led cross-functional planning and execution of employee experience initiatives, on-boarding retreats, and virtual program planning during a period of rapid organizational growth.
Remote Director, Engagement & Experience at KASA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Oversaw engagement and learning programs for 200 employees, including the establishment of DEI, remote culture, and training-focused committees as well as an Onboard Buddy program.
Events Manager at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Organized and executed multi-day store opening events with up to 3,000 attendees, coordinating 20+ vendors, food and beverage partners, community programming, and city-mandated logistics.
Manager, Events & Marketing at Wild Thyme Catering
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Managed production and client experience for private, wedding, and corporate events, coordinating vendor partnerships, timelines, logistics, and on-site execution.
Marketing Coordinator at Kashi
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Planned corporate events, leadership retreats, focus groups, speaker summits, and Expo West activities for Kashi and Kellogg’s across local and national markets.
Head of Operations at Vuka
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Head of Operations in Austin, TX.
Manager, Special Events at Mohawk
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Managed special events and related initiatives.
Director, Events & Marketing at G’Raj Mahal Cafe
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Directed events and marketing efforts for a cafe setting.
Co-Founder & Operations Lead at Meli Events
January 1, 2025 - Present
Remote co-founder and operations lead; responsible for designing and producing intentional, high-impact experiential experiences, including multi-day retreats, on-site leadership off-sites, and brand-driven events; manages travel logistics, vendor coordination, budget oversight, and on-site production leadership in domestic and international locations.
Remote Director, Engagement & Experience at Pacaso
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led engagement and experiential programs, coordinating retreats, onboarding experiences, and virtual programming; collaborated across teams to drive remote experience initiatives.
Head of Operations at VU KA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Oversaw operations in a fast-growing, remote-enabled environment; implemented processes to support rapid expansion.
Manager, Events & Marketing at Mohawk
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Managed events and marketing for brand experiences; led cross-functional planning and vendor coordination to deliver successful events.
Director, Events & Marketing at G'Raj Mahal Cafe
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Directed events and marketing initiatives, organizing multi-day store openings, community programming, and vendor partnerships.
Co-Founder + Operations Lead at MELI Events
January 1, 2025 - Present
Remote co-founder and operations lead designing and producing intentional, high-impact experiential experiences including multi-day retreats, leadership off-sites, and brand-driven events in domestic and international locations.
Director, Events & Marketing at Graj Mahal Cafe
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Directed events and marketing strategies for a restaurant venue, coordinating events, partnerships, and outreach.
Director, Engagement & Experience at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Oversaw onboarding and learning programs for ~200 employees, including DEI, remote culture, and training-focused committees; led Onboard Buddy program.
Events Manager at Wild Thyme Catering
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Organized and executed multi-day store opening events with up to 3,000 attendees, coordinating 20+ vendors, food and beverage partners, community programming, and city-mandated logistics.
Manager, Events & Marketing at Wild Thyme Catering
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Secured largest client as junior salesperson on San Diego, CA; managed events and marketing initiatives across local markets.
Director, Events & Marketing at G Raj Mahal Cafe
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Directed events and marketing initiatives for a hospitality venue, aligning brand, guest experience, and events strategy.
Remote Director, Engagement & Experience at Kashi
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Promoted across leadership roles during rapid expansion; remote leadership for engagement and experience programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Psychology at University of Miami
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Science (BSC) at University of Miami
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Certified Professional Coach at IPEC Coaching
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management at Project Management Institute
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026
BSC, Public Relations & Psychology at University of Miami
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Certified Professional Coach at IPEC Coaching
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management at Project Management Institute
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Psychology at University of Miami
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Certified Professional Coach
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026
Certified Professional Coach
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026
Certified Professional Coach
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026
Certified Professional Coach
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Certified Associate in Project Management
January 1, 2022 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution