Michael Fairbanks
Ithaca,United States
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven ability to manage multiple customer interactions efficiently. Extensive experience in staff management and daily operations oversight. Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills developed in high-pressure, customer-centric environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender
Chanticleer
Ithaca, NY
10.2006 - 04.2025
- Crafted Signature cocktails
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure
- Monitored cash register transactions throughout the shift to ensure accuracy of sales data.
Production Team: NewsCenter 7, PEGASYS, News10Now
Time Warner Cable
Ithaca, NY
05.1995 - 12.2006
- Work extremely well within a team environment
- Able to perform duties under high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Provided high energy leadership with strong communication skills
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Animation
Full Sail Real World Education
Winter Park05-2000
Skills
- Able to develop and execute video content
- Videography, Editing, Graphics, Sound, Animation, and other Post-Production
- Years of bartending experience
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Maintaining a clean bar
- Liquor Laws Compliance
- Responsible serving
- Communication skills
- Food running
- Multitasking and prioritization
Affiliations
- Partnered Twitch Broadcaster
- Online Content Creator (YouTube, Twitch)
- Singer / Performer
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
- 1995 "Nothing In Particular" - Co-wrote, produced, directed, edited, videography for a one hour a week show - 3 months
- 1996 "The Naturals" - mixed, produced, and performed on a music album. Designed and created cover art.
- 2000 - 2004 "Special Unit 2" - Singer / Songwriter for music project
- 2005 - Present - Creating various content on YouTube
- 2013 "Animal State" - Edited a music video for "The Blind Spots"
- 2014 "Private Parade" - Co-wrote, produced, directed, videography, and edited a music video for "The Blind Spots"
- 2015 - Present - Twitch Broadcaster (Partnered in August 2023) - Video games, music, improv comedy / role play
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Bartender
Chanticleer
10.2006 - 04.2025
Production Team: NewsCenter 7, PEGASYS, News10Now
Time Warner Cable
05.1995 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Computer Animation
Full Sail Real World Education
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