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RAFFI BUCHAKJIAN

Franklin Lakes

Summary

Division I student-athlete and business student with hands-on experience in music industry sales and artist development through work with a growing music collective. Proven ability to source and onboard artists, manage client relationships, and support internal operations including invoicing and payment tracking. Interested in artist-facing and growth-oriented roles within the music industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Growth/Sales intern

Nvak Collective
Remote
06.2025 - Current
  • Conduct 2–5 weekly discovery calls with independent artists, pitching tailored marketing and growth services
  • Generated new business by sourcing 5–8 artists across varying service tiers
  • Assist in outreach to venues, radio stations, and booking contacts to expand artist opportunities
  • Contributed to improving internal financial operations by helping automate invoicing processes
  • Currently developing a more efficient system for tracking payments and financial activity across clients
  • Provide input on the development of a subscription-based music education platform, contributing ideas around structure and user value

Musician / Guitarist

Ridgewood Guild
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2024 - 08.2024

Performed live music in public and restaurant settings, enhancing customer experience and increasing foot traffic

Education

Bachelors Business Administration - Management

Marist University
Poughkeepsie, New York
05-2027

Skills

  • Artist Relations
  • Sales & Lead Generation
  • Operations & Invoicing
  • Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
  • Adobe Applications
  • IBM SPSS
  • Conversational Armenian

Timeline

Growth/Sales intern

Nvak Collective
06.2025 - Current

Musician / Guitarist

Ridgewood Guild
06.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelors Business Administration - Management

Marist University