Michael Thwaites
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Outgoing, honest, responsible, life-experienced, mature, Veteran. Early retired from an Aviation career after more than 38 years and started a new career in the hospitality industry as a Bartender. Attended bartending school at the American Bartending Professionals school in June 2021. With the experiences from my years as an Airline Captain, there's not a situation I can't handle. An expert in customer handling and service.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
ZooTampa At Lowry Park
06.2021 - 02.2022
Bartend at 3 outdoor bars and special events at the Lowry Park Zoo.
Bartender
Southern Hospitality Bartenders & Servers
06.2021 - 03.2022
Bartend for corporate and private events throughout the local area.
Bartender
Legends Hospitality
02.2022 - 09.2025
Bartend at Tampa Bay Buccaneers games and special events at Raymond James Stadium.
Bartender
Armature Works Special Events
09.2021 - 03.2022
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events. Bartend for small/large special events at 3 venues.
Bartender
Aramark; Tampa Convention Center And The Sail
09.2021 - 09.2025
Bartend for special events at the Tampa Convention Center and high-volume bartend at the “The Sail” bar.
Pilot
USAF
05.1982 - 08.1989
Pilot on the C-12 and C-141. Served as an Instructor and Examiner pilot; flew Generals and Congressmen across the United States.
Captain
Delta Air Lines
08.1989 - 09.2020
Pilot on the B-757/B-767 in command of the airplane and aircrew, safely transporting passengers around the globe.
Bartender
Legends/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Bartended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bucs Stadium for home games and special events at Raymond James Stadium.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Operations Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12.1981
Skills
- Bartender/Mixology Certified
- ServSafe Certified
- Leadership (30 years)
- Risk Management Assessments
- Transportation Specialist
- Military Experience (7 years)
Hobbies and Interests
- Exercise; Biking; Kayaking; Beach; Travel; Photography; Art Festivals
- Alumni Advisory Board Chairman Sigma Nu Fraternity at the University of Michigan
Timeline
Bartender
Legends/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
06.2022 - 09.2025
Bartender
Legends Hospitality
02.2022 - 09.2025
Bartender
Armature Works Special Events
09.2021 - 03.2022
Bartender
Aramark; Tampa Convention Center And The Sail
09.2021 - 09.2025
Bartender
ZooTampa At Lowry Park
06.2021 - 02.2022
Bartender
Southern Hospitality Bartenders & Servers
06.2021 - 03.2022
Captain
Delta Air Lines
08.1989 - 09.2020
Pilot
USAF
05.1982 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Operations Engineering
University of Michigan