Mike “Chia” Kowalczyk
DJ|Video DJ (VJ)|MC
Sterling Heights, MI | 773.636.5463 | [email protected]
Career Objective:
A club, bar and wedding DJ|VJ|MC with 14+ years of experience looking to gain residencies and to grow my private event bookings in the Metro Detroit Area. Summary of Qualifications:
• Very energetic and outgoing personality with the knack for increasing
guest’s length of stay, increasing guest check, controlling and moving the crowd
• Profound and diverse experience at numerous well known venues
• Knowledge and inventory of a wide range of genres of music and videos from over 60 years of music history
• Knowledge of the most advanced music software, the most current equipment and technology
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair most audio systems and equipment
• Experience and dedication to the fast paced and long hours of this industry
• Specialized in Sports DJ’ing – playing music during commercials and breaks to pump up the crowd and increase length of stay
Experience:
• Michigan
o Metro Detroit Area –(2012 – Present): Black Finn, Uptown Grille, Bookie’s, Star Lanes/Emagine Theater, Cass Bar, Hog's Hollow, Falling Down Beer Company
o Central Michigan – (2009 – Present): Firekeeper’s Casino (4+ year residency in Kabaret Nightclub), Harper’s (East Lansing), The Gate (Big Rapids), Angel’s Gentlemen’s Club (Battle Creek)
o Grand Rapids Area – (2008 – Present): The Bob, The Score (4+ year residency), Coral Gables (Saugatuck), 25 Kitchen, Lower Level, Gardella’s, Moxie, My Bar, Peppino’s, McFadden’s, Louie’s, Holiday Bar, Wenger’s, Taps, Tavern on The Square, The Wood’s, Anchor, Monte’s, Billy’s, Mulligan’s Pub, Tequila Willy’s, Sensations
o Mackinac Island – (2010 – Present): Mackinac Island Yacht Club, Chippewa Hotel, Goodfellow’s Bar and Grill
• Las Vegas (2010)
o CatHouse at Luxor, Blue Martini, Lolita's
• Chicago (2003 – 2008)
o McGee’s Tavern, Durkin’s, Jack Sullivan’s, Redmond’s, Duffy’s, Cherry Red Nightclub, Mix, Level, Soundbar
o Weddings and Private Events (2008 – Present)
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1999)
Sponsors and Clients:
• Jagermeister’s 1st and Only Sponsored DJ in the Midwest Market
• Brown Forman’s (Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Etc.) 1st Sponsored DJ in Michigan
• Parties and VIP Events Sponsored by The Black Keys, Poison, Harley Davidson, Three Olives Vodka, Grey Goose, Jameson, Bacardi, Red Bull, Bud Light, Coors Light, Tattoo Magazine, GR Now, Uccello’s, Angel’s Gentlemen’s Club, Déjà vu, Little Darlings
