Ben Tsakopulos
Boston,MA
Summary
Organized and hardworking Concert and Event Staff Member with experience supporting planning and implementation of events for private and corporate clients. Experienced in multiple fields including Professional Touring and Customer Service/Hospitality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Manager
Ryan Wright
08.2023 - Current
- Co-Manage Indie Pop artist Ryan Wright, based out of Hamilton, VA
- Coordinate with artist and other managers on a weekly basis to maintain best path of success for artist
- Strategize ways to boost streams and exposer for artist
- Maintain expense spreadsheets for Income and Outcome
Security and Event Staff
House Of Blues
06.2022 - Current
- Have worked over 150 concerts and special events provided by Live Nation
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Oversaw event operations among staff members to keep concerts and events running smoothly
- Monitored and evaluated event operations to confirm continual compliance with regulations.
- Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.
- Coordinated with coworkers to help customers, achieving efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with special events by working private shows for very high end artists and clients
- Responded to inquiries from attendees and addressed any issues or complaints.
Tour Manager
Ryan Wright
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Went on Indie Rock band Mustard Service "Variety Pack" Tour in Fall 2023 as Ryan Wright's Tour Manager as Ryan was an opening act for 11 tour dates across USA
- Coordinated with each venue's day-of-show contacts to gather all information needed
- Supported team in delivering top-shelf tour entertainment by smoothly handling operational needs.
- Maintained spreadsheets for income and expenses of all 6 members of the Ryan Wright team (4 Band Members, Production Manager, Myself as Tour Manager)
- Made sure Ryan and all members of Band were as satisfied as possible
- Managed timekeeping and payroll delivery for Band Members
- Sold Ryan Wright merchandise at every show
Live Sound Assistant and Sales Associate
VNUE
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Went on tour with Matchbox Twenty for their Slow Dream Tour summer 2023
- Worked 44 show dates all across North America
- Recorded the band live from side-stage, through a session connected to the main sound board, and onto master CD discs
- Mixed and edited audio for live shows
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes
- Used exceptional customer service to sell CD's of live shows as merchandise
- Coordinated with day-of-show contacts to insure the best possible outcome
Drum and Music Instructor
Bach To Rock
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for playing Drumset and commitment to practicing.
- Led student bands through musical repertoire to build group skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Songwriting
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05.2024
Skills
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Conflict Management
- Expense Tracking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Emergency Response
- Team Leadership
- Negotiation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Venue Preparation
Timeline
Tour Manager
Ryan Wright
10.2023 - 10.2023
Co-Manager
Ryan Wright
08.2023 - Current
Live Sound Assistant and Sales Associate
VNUE
05.2023 - 08.2023
Security and Event Staff
House Of Blues
06.2022 - Current
Drum and Music Instructor
Bach To Rock
02.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Songwriting
Berklee College of Music
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