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Ben Wagner

@benwagner

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Audio Visual Director and Sales Manager blending sound expertise with event-driven leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead audio-visual production, create great sound, and drive results—coordinating teams and events while using sales, P&L tracking, billing, and forecasting to keep projects profitable.

I’m an Audio Visual Director and Sales Manager with a strong foundation in recording audio, mixing & mastering, and sound design. I direct assistants, coordinate events with hotel and event teams, and ensure smooth setup and tear down for every show.

I balance creative audio work with business impact—selling audio visual packages, tracking P&L, running event billing, and making monthly forecasts. From freelancing as a DJ and audio engineer to leading teams on large events, I bring a “good leader by example” mindset and dependable on-time execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance DJ and Audio Engineer

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Freelancing

Dec 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Mixed, mastered, engineered, and produced music for local artists, including creating and selling instrumentals. Performed DJ sets at local venues and supported live audio needs for events.

Music Production Audio Engineering Mixing Mastering Sound Design DJ Performance Instrumental Production Studio Session Work

Audio Visual Director & Sales

Encore Global

Sep 2022 - Feb 2026 (3 years 5 months)

Directed audio, sound design, and event AV execution, managing assistant schedules, equipment ordering, setup/tear-down, and coordination with hotel teams. Sold audio-visual packages and handled billing, P&L tracking, and monthly forecasting to support profitability.

Sound Design Mastering Event Coordination Equipment Ordering Adobe Creative Suite Billing & Invoicing

Sales Manager

Midwest Sound Dj Entertainment

May 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 4 months)

Managed sales of DJ and wedding event packages while directing assistants and overseeing event operations. Coordinated event execution from planning through equipment setup and tear-down.

DJ Event Sales Client Relationship Management Audio Production Sound Reinforcement Wedding & Local Events Assistant Management

Audio Engineer

Minnesota Music Cafe

Jun 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Provided audio engineering for jazz, blues, folk, rock, and R&B bands. Supported recording and sound setup for live performances at venue events.

Audio Engineering Mixing Audio Recording Genre Based Sound Support Stage Sound

Key Holder / Health Enthusiast

Vitamin Shoppe

May 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Provided product knowledge to customers and supported daily store operations. Worked as a cashier while promoting health-related products and assisting the team.

Customer Service Retail Operations Product Knowledge Cashiering Team Support