Business Owners, Do you think I can put my Professional Ticket Broker experience on my resume?
Before you answer this question, I need to give some background. If possible, could those who answer be those who are working in the business field and look typically for business skills? If not, that is still alright.
I need to give you background on the business of a ticket broker. As an independent ticket broker, you have to carefully know markets in each city. One needs to know where certain performers will sell out and won’t, (because not all cities are the same). This is a huge aspect, knowing this. Also, knowing the prices to set tickets is extremely important, as a certain cities market may be twice as much for the same performer as another city, due to income levels and other aspects.
There are many other aspects to the business which provide a great skill I believe.
I realize the term, ‘ticket broker’, usually brings negative thoughts, but I want to know from the background given what you think? Is it a valuable skill worthy of putting on a resume?
http://www.businessbrokersguide.com/
February 14th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I would put it on but if you feel it may leave a potential employer cold try wordsmithing it a bit to smarten it up.
You might say something like : Managed and implemented strategic market analysis for major public performances as well as ascertained price sensitivity of target markets. Instead of ticket broker you might also jazz that up a bit by re-describing it as say a ticket marketing agent or promotions agent or whatever. Don’t tell lies just paint with gloss instead of undercoat.
Hope this helps, Jackson.