Chris Kladis
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in hospitality. I have the ability to enhance operational efficiency and elevate food presentation standards. Skilled in teamwork and collaboration, with a background in multiple industries including the service industry as well as animation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Pawn Shop LA
Los Angeles, CA
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered food orders promptly to dining areas, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order delivery process, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Monitored food presentation and quality before serving to uphold company standards.
Animator
Self Employed
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Created engaging 2D and 3D animations for diverse projects, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project goals, ensuring alignment with artistic vision.
- Developed storyboards and character designs, streamlining animation production processes for efficiency.
Food Runner
Eataly LA
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 08.2026
- Delivered food orders promptly to dining areas, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order delivery process, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Monitored food presentation and quality before serving to uphold company standards.
Food Runner
Compass Group USA
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered food orders promptly to dining areas, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order delivery process, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Monitored food presentation and quality before serving to uphold company standards.
Server
Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, And Spirits
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2012 - 07.2018
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Busser
Spyro’s Pancake House
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2005 - 12.2012
- Assisted servers by clearing and resetting tables efficiently.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anthis Career Center
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food presentation
- Kitchen communication
- Storytelling
- Hand drawing
- Storyboard creation
- Video editing
Timeline
Food Runner
Pawn Shop LA
06.2026 - Current
Food Runner
Eataly LA
12.2022 - 08.2026
Food Runner
Compass Group USA
09.2021 - 10.2022
Animator
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Server
Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, And Spirits
09.2012 - 07.2018
Busser
Spyro’s Pancake House
04.2005 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Anthis Career Center