MJ (Mike Jay)

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About

I am a certified Mixologist from the Bartender School of America in College Park, MD. I also have the ServSafe Alcohol Certification. My experience with bartending consists of doing events through Thumbtack and BarMasters Mobile Bartending such as birthday parties, holiday parties, corporate happy hours, monumental celebrations, weddings, and more. I also worked on-call for the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, the Capitol One Lounge at Dulles, and TGIFridays in Columbia, Maryland and Alexandria, Virginia. Along with bartending, I am a versatile freelancer skilled in graphic design, video editing, and UI design. With a background in customer service and IT, I bring a unique blend of creativity and problem-solving to every project. If you are interested, let's connect.

Overview

Hired 50 times

Serves Washington, DC

Background checked

1 employee

7 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Event type

Wedding reception

Birthday party

Special occasion

Cocktail party

Event vibe

Low key / casual

Formal / elegant

Upbeat / lively

Club scene

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and punctuality.

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Dedra H.

Jun 29, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mike was amazing! We needed a last minute bartender and thank goodness he answered! He arrived early, had all the necessary tools, and even bought his own cooler for drinks. He helped set up and break down and was happy and willing to help in any way he could. We were a bit late on starting up and he was so accommodating and kind to stay past the agreed upon time frame. Everyone complimented the quality and speed of the drinks. He was extremely cleanly, professional, and had a beautiful set up. He was an amazing addition to the party and fit right in with the guests. Everyone loved him and we would be lucky to have him back anytime!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Formal / elegant • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup

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Jewel M.

May 26, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mike was awesome. He arrived at the event in a timely manner. He set up the bar and served over 80 guests. His drinks were amazing and his service was impeccable. I will definitely hire him again.

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed

Bartending

Donna M.

4 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mike Jay (MJ) was a fantastic bartender at my husband's party. He was meticulous about fixing the drinks. Each guest was really pleased with their drink, especially my husband who is particular about his favorite drink. MJ was responsive before the event and was easy to work with. He was punctual and ready to go when the event started. I was quite pleased with his service and would book him again.

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Public venue • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup

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Alex M.

Feb 3, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Special occasion • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Coolers • Setup / cleanup • Ice

Bartending

Andrea E.

Aug 12, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

I can’t say enough great things about MJ. He helped us with a birthday party and he came before the set up, was super respectful and reached out a week before the event to see if he help with drink ideas. Not only that, but he accommodated to the environment and left his space spotless. My guest all asked for his number. He will be a must at every event we host!! Very thankful for MJ!!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars not allowed

Bartending

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Michael Johnson

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Willing to negotiate all prices.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Describing what type of event it is, helping out with drink suggestions, and determining if you need assistance with the setup/cleanup.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certificate of Mixology T.I.P.S. (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Certification Bachelors of Arts in Visual Communications & Digital Media Arts

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