Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Key Contributions
Hospitality Merchandising Sales Experience
Highlights Honors Awards
Areas Of Expertise
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Mike Bitar

Mike Bitar

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Mike Bitar is a dynamic, multilingual professional with a robust background spanning the mortgage, entertainment, hospitality, merchandising, and sales sectors. Highly skilled in quality management, assurance, audio-visual operations, customer service, guest relations, and merchandising. Known for consistently achieving high-quality results and fostering continuous improvement in both technical and customer-centered roles.

Qualified QA Analyst with solid background in analysis and problem-solving. Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that improve operational performance. Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and strong communication skills to drive strategic initiatives.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Monitoring/Quality Assurance Hybrid Servicing Analyst

Flagstar Bank
08.2020 - Current
  • Conduct quality assurance for 125+ calls weekly, upholding rigorous service standards for largest mortgage sub-servicer (Lakeview)
  • Assess monthly vendor performance with scorecards to identify and improve service quality
  • Execute quality assurance for 35+ Spanish calls monthly, ensuring bilingual accuracy and exceptional service
  • Collaborate with business units to resolve regulatory, performance, and compliance issues
  • Produce weekly quality management reports to drive data-informed continuous improvement

Resident DJ

Hardwicks
10.2019 - Current

Current Resident DJ running multiple events monthly in addition to operating light rig and conducting repairs and updates when necessary.

  • Mentored aspiring DJs by sharing knowledge of technical skills, equipment use, and performance strategies.
  • Received positive feedback from clients for professionalism, punctuality, and overall performance quality.
  • Kept energy levels high throughout performances with smooth transitions between songs and engaging stage presence.
  • Assisted in planning event themes or concepts based on client preferences while integrating musical elements accordingly.
  • Maintained an organized digital music library for seamless song selection during live sets.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing any concerns or last-minute changes promptly before or during events.

Lead Bartender

Metro Entertainment Complex
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
  • Trained new bartenders on company policies, drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized bar area, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and enhancing guest experience.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and crafting high-quality beverages.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Managed cash handling procedures accurately, reducing discrepancies in daily financial reports.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Participated in local community events as a representative of the establishment, promoting brand visibility and fostering new business opportunities.
  • Developed a loyal customer base by fostering an engaging and welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
  • Led team meetings to continually improve communication among staff members, resulting in more effective teamwork during peak hours.

Studio Technician Switcher Operator/Camera Tech/Audio

Cox Media Group CBS47/FOX30
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Conducted thorough pre-production checks to verify equipment functionality, mitigating potential malfunctions during live broadcasts.
  • Provided crucial support during live events by handling video switchers, graphics systems, and teleprompter operations.
  • Achieved consistent communication among team members through diligent headset management while operating various control room equipment.
  • Coordinated closely with technical directors to ensure smooth transitions between scenes during live productions.
  • Enhanced broadcast quality by maintaining and calibrating studio equipment.
  • Ensured proper lighting setups, enhancing visual quality for both in-studio and remote shoots.
  • Operated audio mixing consoles, ensuring optimal sound levels during live broadcasts and recordings.
  • Coordinated with talent and crew members, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to producing high-quality content.
  • Monitored signal transmission feeds during live broadcasts by managing routing systems effectively.

A/V Light Tech/Operation/Installations/Repairs

Parliament House
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Resident DJ

Southern Nights Orlando
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Received positive feedback from clients for professionalism, punctuality, and overall performance quality.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating various time slots or scheduling conflicts as needed during booking negotiations.
  • Kept energy levels high throughout performances with smooth transitions between songs and engaging stage presence.
  • Increased event bookings by building strong relationships with club owners and promoters.
  • Continuously improved skillset through attending workshops, conferences, or receiving feedback from fellow professionals.
  • Developed a loyal fan base through consistent performance quality and dynamic set lists.

Merchandise Coordinator/Photographer's Assistant

KSC Photography Studio
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Provided crucial support during live events by handling merchandise, camera equipment and assisting in shoots.
  • Achieved consistent communication among team members through diligent headset management while operating various control room equipment.
  • Coordinated closely with technical directors to ensure smooth transitions between scenes during live productions.
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and standard operating procedures related to studio technology usage.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production checks to verify equipment functionality, mitigating potential malfunctions during live broadcasts.
  • Hand Model.

Front Desk /Hotel Night Auditor

The Raleigh Hotel / The Shore Club Hotel
05.2001 - 08.2003
  • Balanced hotel accounts and resolved discrepancies.
  • Set up and entered financial data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by reviewing and verifying daily sales reports, cash deposits, and credit card transactions.
  • Enhanced revenue accuracy by conducting nightly financial audits and reconciling discrepancies in transactions.
  • Collaborated with daytime staff to communicate relevant information about guest needs, preferences, and reservations for seamless service transitions between shifts.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict data privacy policies regarding guest records and financial documents.
  • Maintained high levels of guest satisfaction with prompt and professional responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Streamlined nighttime hotel operations by managing guest check-ins, check-outs, and resolving customer complaints.
  • Performed nightly updates to room charges and rates.
  • Upheld brand standards by consistently providing guests with exceptional service, leading to positive online reviews and repeat business.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks on supplies necessary for front desk operations, placing reorders when needed to prevent shortages that could impact service quality.

Guest Service Coordinator

Biscayne Bay Marriott
02.1998 - 04.2001
  • Gave information about area attractions and provided directions.
  • Booked appointments, accepted payments and answered guest questions.
  • Trained junior team members in customer service strategies and property policies.
  • Confirmed arrival and departure times for guests.
  • Resolved complaints regarding housekeeping and room service.
  • Organized guest events, fostering a sense of community among visitors and creating lasting impressions.
  • Prepared sign-in sheets, name tags and other documents for events.
  • Provided prompt responses to guest inquiries, demonstrating excellent communication skills and professionalism.
  • Maintained detailed records of guest preferences, enabling tailored services during return visits.

Resident DJ /VJ

Cactus Bar & Grill Miami
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating diverse music genres and creative mixing techniques.
  • Increased event bookings by building strong relationships with club owners and promoters.
  • Collaborated with other DJs and musicians for memorable live performances, contributing to the venue''s reputation.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and new music releases, keeping sets fresh and appealing to listeners.
  • Contributed to successful fundraising events by providing high-quality entertainment that encouraged donations.
  • Received positive feedback from clients for professionalism, punctuality, and overall performance quality.

Education

Associate of Science - Film And Video Production

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06-2003

Associate of Arts - Music Education

Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
Miami, FL
06-1998

Skills

  • Team Management and Leadership Skills
  • Adaptable Organizational and Communication Skills
  • Office and Clerical Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office / Outlook / Excel
  • Customer Service and Expertise with High Profile Clientele
  • Knowledge of 3-Phase Lighting
  • Audio /Video Production and Editing
  • Set Design and Styling
  • Adobe Premiere / AVID / Media 100 / Final Cut Pro / Photoshop
  • ShowCAD / Light Jockey / VST Cubase / Pro-Tools / Serato Pro / Ableton
  • Social media promotion
  • Merchandising
  • Lighting design and Live performance
  • MSP / Loan Sphere / MSP / Noble / Tableau
  • Data research and validation / Data processing / Database Management
  • Process improvements and Audit support
  • Compliance and Risk analysis

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved call errors which led to corrections for loans with discrepancies and training for employees that needed to make corrections for their approaches on calls.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance.

Key Contributions

  • Managed a $500 million annual account, overseeing conceptualization, setup, and breakdown while cultivating and maintaining strong corporate relations.
  • Optimized inventory and stock levels to ensure continuous product availability while minimizing surplus, effectively aligning with demand.
  • Created and implemented targeted merchandising strategies to elevate store layout and product presentation, significantly boosting customer engagement and driving increased sales.
  • Trained, supervised, and motivated a dedicated team of sales associates, elevating customer service standards and enhancing overall sales performance.
  • Analyzed sales data and industry trends to guide strategic purchasing and promotional initiatives, contributing to a 15% increase in revenue.
  • Fostered strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and supplier negotiations to secure high-quality products at competitive prices, maximizing inventory efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Coordinated all facets of event planning and execution, including vendor selection, budget control, and logistics management, delivering seamless, successful events that consistently met or exceeded client expectations.

Hospitality Merchandising Sales Experience

  • Betsey Johnson, Merchandiser and Designer, 1998, 1998
  • Paul Van Dyk In-Store Setup, Merchandiser and Designer, 1999, 1999
  • Cool Junkie Street Magazine, Merchandiser and Designer, 1999, 1999
  • Biscayne Bay Marriot, Miami, FL, Front desk/Operations/VIP Guest relations/Night Auditor, 1998, 2001
  • The Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach, FL, Front desk/Operations/VIP Guest relations/Night Auditor, 2001, 2003
  • The Shore Club, Miami Beach, FL, Front desk/Operations/VIP Guest relations/Night Auditor, 2001, 2003
  • Burdines Dadeland, Miami, FL, Visual Merchandiser Cosmetics & Fragrances, 2002, 2004

Highlights Honors Awards

  • Best DJ Rainbow Award Winner – Jax Magazine (2021, 2022, 2023) Nominated (2024,2025)
  • Featured Artist - MLP's 'Here and Now' Festival (featured piece: City and Marsh)
  • Modeling –Sports Authority International and McDonald's 'I'm Lovin' It' Campaign for the Latin American Market

Areas Of Expertise

Human Relations, Team Management, Adaptable Organizational Skills, Office and Clerical Proficiency, Effective Communication, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Multitasking, Collaboration, Leadership, 3-Phase Lighting, Sound and Video Engineering, Video Production and Editing, Set Design Production, Styling, Adobe Premiere, AVID, Media 100, Final Cut Pro, ShowCAD, LightJockey, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, VST Cubase, Pro-Tools, Fluent in Spanish, Italian (read, write), German (conversational)

Certification

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention Counselor Certification – Florida State Departments of Public Health and Nonprofit Organizations.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Quality Monitoring/Quality Assurance Hybrid Servicing Analyst

Flagstar Bank
08.2020 - Current

Resident DJ

Hardwicks
10.2019 - Current

Lead Bartender

Metro Entertainment Complex
01.2014 - 01.2020

Studio Technician Switcher Operator/Camera Tech/Audio

Cox Media Group CBS47/FOX30
01.2014 - 01.2016

A/V Light Tech/Operation/Installations/Repairs

Parliament House
01.2006 - 01.2009

Resident DJ

Southern Nights Orlando
01.2004 - 01.2006

Merchandise Coordinator/Photographer's Assistant

KSC Photography Studio
01.2002 - 01.2004

Front Desk /Hotel Night Auditor

The Raleigh Hotel / The Shore Club Hotel
05.2001 - 08.2003

Guest Service Coordinator

Biscayne Bay Marriott
02.1998 - 04.2001

Resident DJ /VJ

Cactus Bar & Grill Miami
01.1997 - 01.1999

Associate of Science - Film And Video Production

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Associate of Arts - Music Education

Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
Mike Bitar