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Tour Manager / Production Assistant

Engineering & Production

A highly motivated and results-driven manager with international experience in tour management and a proven ability to spearhead production, event, and operational logistics in a team environment


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


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

Event Manager 

Eric Pinkos is a Tour Manager / Production Assistant at Dropkick Murphys in Santa Monica, CA.

Eric Pinkos

Eric Pinkos

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Mesa Community College