Hi, I’m Michael Bascle—a hospitality and events professional with a creative streak honed through a BFA in Drama from NYU. I excel at coordinating talent, shaping guest experiences, and building cohesive teams across restaurants, hotels, and SCAD. With a background in stage and performance, I approach each venue and event with curiosity, storytelling, and a commitment to seamless execution—from onboarding and interviews to inventory management and menu innovation.

Michael Bascle

Hi, I’m Michael Bascle—a hospitality and events professional with a creative streak honed through a BFA in Drama from NYU. I excel at coordinating talent, shaping guest experiences, and building cohesive teams across restaurants, hotels, and SCAD. With a background in stage and performance, I approach each venue and event with curiosity, storytelling, and a commitment to seamless execution—from onboarding and interviews to inventory management and menu innovation.

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Hi, I’m Michael Bascle—a hospitality and events professional with a creative streak honed through a BFA in Drama from NYU. I excel at coordinating talent, shaping guest experiences, and building cohesive teams across restaurants, hotels, and SCAD.

With a background in stage and performance, I approach each venue and event with curiosity, storytelling, and a commitment to seamless execution—from onboarding and interviews to inventory management and menu innovation.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Talent Coordinator at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinate and oversee the recruitment process of all incoming candidates for new faculty and staff members; manage flights, accommodations, and itineraries relevant to each candidate’s visit and interview; facilitate onboarding procedures, attend teaching demonstrations and interviews, and provide insight and counsel as necessary; organize, maintain, and archive comprehensive data on all hires across multiple platforms.
Sommelier at Late Air Wine Bar
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Shared knowledge of natural and organic wines in a warm and approachable manner; maintained extensive knowledge of inventory, wine regions, and corresponding characteristics to best make educated recommendations to guests; successfully managed a high volume of clients daily; implemented creative solutions and innovative approaches to enhance service and ensure a positive customer experience.
Bartender at The Alida Hotel
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Tended bar at three different outlets within one luxury boutique hotel in Historic Downtown Savannah; maintained working knowledge of an extensive inventory and three specialized cocktail and food menus; regularly and successfully managed a high volume of guests daily as well as during private events and rehearsals.
Bar Manager at Sorella Vicina
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Wrote and updated the cocktail menu by researching molecular mixology principles, historical cocktail recipes, and industry trends; effectively communicated with external organizations to ensure a sufficiently stocked inventory through written and interpersonal means; managed the restaurant’s wine cellar; led training to develop and improve employees’ proper technique and customer service skills.
Bartender at Hotel Figueroa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Successfully multitasked by balancing numerous responsibilities in a high-end, fast-paced environment; provided masterful logistical oversight for all events; maintained working knowledge of inventory and utilized mixology principles and creativity to supplement cocktail menu.
Bartender at 7Acre BarnGrill
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Executed managerial responsibilities, including regularly maintaining inventory and preparing required supplies and ingredients; successfully managed time-sensitive responsibilities synchronously in a fast-paced, demanding environment; upheld and utilized extensive knowledge of menu items to meet customer needs and improve overall guest experience.
Lead Barista at Bluestone Lane Coffee Company
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Earned accredited barista status after training on proper coffee extraction and latte techniques; effectively trained and managed a team of baristas to provide excellent customer service; maintained keyholder responsibilities, including opening and closing procedures, operating espresso machine, dialing in daily grind, and batching cold brew and tea.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama at New York University Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services