Michael MacPhail
Austin,TX
Summary
To me life is about giving everything you have to the people and ideas you care most about. I am a hard working compassionate person, I learn on the fly and am proficient in high volume fast moving situations, while also being able to sit back and contemplate to find solutions to more in depth problems. I have been managing venues and bar's for years, it has taught me a lot about team building and actively engaging people. I am good at setting an environment where people want to come. I’m clean, organized, and don’t pretend I know everything. My best skill is being able to solve problems in a multitude of ways.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Parlor Room ATX
04.2021 - 12.2025
General Manager- venue went from a million dollars in sales to 4 million the first year I took over. I recognized flaws in the business and added multiple attractions to the business that was wildly successful. Unfortunately the new landlord was not willing to budge on certain elements of the lease so my previous employers are redistributing resources and other venues.
Reference: Dennis Wen +1 (512) 413-2156
General Manager
Vulcan Gas Company
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Ref: Owner: Nick Franchescini (713) 824-7002
- During Covid I successfully turned an average Music venue into the #1 comedy club in the state (at the time).
- I was The Bar Manager, Production Manager, security Manager, General Manager, Artist Relations Manager.
- I have a decade of successful bar and venue management.
Bar Manager
Austin 360 Amphitheater
06.2015 - 2016
- Oversaw daily business functions to optimize service delivery and client satisfaction.
Bartender
Cedar Street Courtyard
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Adrian Chicoine (Manager) 512-913-7005
Sheller’s Barrelhouse
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Food & Beverage main-outlet bartender
- Floor leader
- Mid-level Management
CEO
S.M.A.R.T- (San Marcos and Austin River Tours)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Kayak and paddle board guiding company in San Marcos Texas. Sold to ATLAS Environmental.
Construction for opening, hospitality and trainer
Black Rabbit Saloon
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked to open the facility
- Trained incoming staff and bartenders
- Closed out nightly reports and batched
- James Wilson (owner operator) 512-557-1763
Bartender
Barfish/141
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Worked my way through school as a bartender.
- Reference: Same owner as above
Education
High School Diploma -
Singapore American School
SingaporeAnthropology & Business management: with a focus in international studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas01.2011
Skills
Leadership and team building
Timeline
General Manager
Parlor Room ATX
04.2021 - 12.2025
General Manager
Vulcan Gas Company
07.2016 - 07.2021
Bar Manager
Austin 360 Amphitheater
06.2015 - 2016
Bartender
Cedar Street Courtyard
03.2014 - 07.2015
Sheller’s Barrelhouse
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
10.2013 - 11.2014
Construction for opening, hospitality and trainer
Black Rabbit Saloon
08.2011 - 10.2013
Bartender
Barfish/141
04.2008 - 08.2011
CEO
S.M.A.R.T- (San Marcos and Austin River Tours)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Anthropology & Business management: with a focus in international studies
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Singapore American School