Christian Warner

About Christian Warner

From managing the rush of a dinner service to managing the rhythm of a social media feed — I’ve learned that great communication, timing, and storytelling are everything. The restaurant industry taught me how to connect with people, stay adaptable under pressure, and deliver experiences that leave an impression — lessons I now bring into the digital world.I’m a journalism-trained storyteller turned marketing and communications professional who’s passionate about creating content that connects — whether that means informing, entertaining, or inspiring action. Through internships with the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department and a start-up music website, I developed hands-on experience in social media management, content strategy, SEO-driven writing, and brand storytelling. I’ve written blogs, promotional campaigns, and creative copy that build brand awareness and engage audiences authentically.Outside of work, I run The PopCulturealist, a blog that blends humor, insight, and social commentary to explore everything from Greek mythology to reality TV. It’s where I’ve refined my digital strategy mindset, learning how to grow and analyze audiences, maintain consistency across platforms, and write content that stands out in a crowded digital space.Today, I’m eager to bring that same creativity, curiosity, and people-first approach to a social media, digital marketing, or communications role. I’m especially drawn to teams that value storytelling, collaboration, and a bit of personality in their brand voice.Let’s connect — I’m always up for talking strategy, storytelling, or the perfect pop culture reference.

Experience

1. Kitchen Manager (Promoted from Line Cook)

   Larosa\'s Pizzeria, Inc

   Jul 2014 — Present

   Led and supervised a high-performing kitchen team of 10+ employees, streamlining operations to reduce prep time by 20% and ensure consistent, on-time service delivery. • Analyzed daily and weekly demand to optimize inventory levels, reducing food waste by 15% and controlling operational costs through smart procurement and forecasting. • Trained and mentored new team members across all stations, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Maintained strict compliance with health and food safety regulations, earning consistently high marks on internal inspections and external health audits. • Oversaw kitchen scheduling, production flow, and quality control, ensuring all dishes met brand standards and customer expectations in a high-volume environment. • Created detailed cost reports and inventory audits to track KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Education

• Gilbert A. Dater High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2005 — 2009

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

  2009 — 2014

Skills

• Desire to Learn
• Fact-Checking
• Analytical Skills
• Ap Style
• Music Journalism
• Artistic Vision
• Storytelling
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Communication
• News Writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Communications
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Sports Writing
• Press Releases
• Engaging Public Speaker
• Delegation
• Conflict Resolution
• Magazines
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Journalism
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Sports
• Writing
• Sports Journalism
• Newsletters
• High Organizational Skills
• Newspapers
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Blogging