1. ERIC PINKOS
Event Manager / International Music Tour Management
+1 (617) 780-8697 epinkos@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/eric-pinkos-08668043 Culver City, CA
EXPERIENCE
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Event Manager
Classic Party Rentals
July 2016 - ongoing Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for on-site event management including pre-event planning / site inspections and measurement, order management and
on-site installation and tear-down
Manage and support all pre-production activities including attending client production meetings, producing site diagrams via CAD,
develop production timelines, request proper staffing and arrange for all permits and inspections
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Classic Party Rentals is the nation's largest event rental company with over 30 years experience
Tour Manager
Dropkick Murphys & Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls
Mar 2009 - ongoing Worldwide
Create tour schedules and plan worldwide travel arrangements while adhering to strict timelines and budgets in a fast-paced and
moving environment
Drive positive team atomsphere using motivational tactics to encourage touring crew and band throughout the course of 200+ shows
per year in top national and global markets
Guide efficient operations while managing various personality types and adapting quickly to new working environments
Transform fragmented tour operations into streamlined process by offering approachable “open door” management style to internal
team as well as third party vendors and staff
Recruit, hire and train new crew members, providing ongoing mentorship during tours
Design, implement and track tour budgets of $100K+ for multiple tours simultaneously
Oversee timely payments to crews and faciliate end-of-show settlements with venues
Configure and track budgets in Excel to ensure an organized work flow
Incorporate travel, production, payroll, and other expenses into daily budget sheet, working with Management to implement cost-
saving strategies
Direct the advancement of each show amongst top-tier venues by working with Promoter and Production Teams to ensure artists’
technical and hospitality needs are met
Diligently manage unforeseen issues, utilizing international network, broad resources, and industry knowledge to troubleshoot and
resolve issues in timely and cost-effective manner
Apply strategic approach to help facilitate global tour planning for 200+ tour dates
Liase with Management Team to review production and artist contracts, ensuring legal and safety regulations are in place to protect
band, crew, and ticket buyers prior to each show
Connect with local venue supervisors and coordinate security meetings to provide for band and audience safety before, during and
after each show
Faciltate global promotional and press appearances, driving ticket sales
Execute pre-show marketing initatives with venues and promoters, resulting in up to $300K+ in ticket sales per night
Curate engagaing social media content for Facebook and Instagram accounts
Advise up and coming bands on how to plan and execute a successful tour
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Lead day-to-day touring operations for major label recording artists like Dropkick Murphys (Born and Bred), Frank Turner (Interscope),
and Boston’s Big D and the Kids Table
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