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Graphic Designer

A marketer that utilizes research for proper business development, establishes brand message by defining a specific mission and strategy, and builds long-term brand equity through insightful, cost-effective campaigns.

•	Current contract designer at iProspect, Inc.; concepts and design for social and display advertising.
•	Developed brand platform and customer survey with 450+ respondents for an outline of marketing opportunities for Scooterwest.
•	Implemented Scooterwest’s brand direction and created wireframes for fully redesigned e-commerce website.
•	Developed the creative for a fast-paced marketing plan to launch Munito on Kickstarter, which raised $400,000+ in 30 days.
•	Created logos and brand style guides, image retouching, infographics, market research, competitive analysis and plans.

Wood-fired pizza and shared plates. Named “Best Pizza by the Beach” by Thrillist, “Best New Restaurant 2017” and "Best Wood-Fired Pizza 2018" by the La Jolla Village News.
• Successfully pitched and presented business value proposition to raise more than one million in investor capital.
• Managed all daily operations: over forty employees, new menu selections, accounting, purchasing, payroll and marketing strategy.
• Developed restaurant brand, logo and interior design based on market research and demographics.
• Negotiated construction and vendor contracts and fostered trusting relationships with vendors across a wide range of industries, products and services.

Partner

Artisan-style pizza restaurant and bar focusing on specialty pizzas, craft beer and cocktails.
General Manager
• 2010 to 2011 sales increase of 29%; 2011-2012 27% increase; 2012-2013 11% increase
• Optimized supply chain by developing a product tracking system that projects purchases within 25% budget of projected sales
• Adjusted staff schedule by seasonal needs, events, and to accommodate fluctuation in business ensuring optimum customer service
• Structured payroll projection under 27% labor; implemented online scheduling; processed payroll
Business Development
• Developed a standardized cocktail program; cocktail list built for speed and utilized cost effective ingredients; specials offered to reiterate craft cocktail program and to heighten demand 
• Structured a draught beer line-up with a combination of cost-effective beers, limited allocations, and beers in demand; simplified line-up by style, which promoted employee knowledge and likewise increased customer understanding and overall experience
• Oversaw direction of food program; analyzed itemized reports for subpar sales, then delegated changes to kitchen manager; additions offered to guests to test market
• Developed and revised employee handbook; updated employees with amendments; resulted in long-term employees with a better understanding of company policies and procedures
Marketing Director
• Researched for the brand positioning and marketed to promote message; used PR and digital media; developed “craft pizza” program that set the standard for other artisan pizzerias in San Diego
• Partnered with social clubs, associations and networking groups to increase exposure and solidify restaurant as a dining destination and large group event space
• Fulfilled market demand for large group event space and developed a group dining and event program, which lead to an increase in business during slow service time periods
• Solidified exposure as a craft beer bar by partnering with local and national breweries

General Manager

Warehouse bar and pizza restaurant that doubles a casual eatery and weekend club. (Sister restaurant of URBN.)
Manager / Beverage Controller
•	Assisted in operations by contributing information and recommendations to superiors
•	Ordering to ensure product availability and sales cost accuracy
•	Development of product tracking system for analysis and understanding of market demand
•	Building beverage distributor relations and regional vendor representative for revisions to menu

Manager

•	Assisted in new pitch for existing client, Newcastle Brown Ale
•	Production assistant for internal corporate videos for Newcastle vendors and distributors
•	Primary focused on copywriting as part of an intern creative team when developing a new pitch for Old Bay Seasoning

Art Direction Intern

•	Maintained relationships with prospects, brokers, and representatives from the master planned community.
•	Responsible for the selling and handling buyers satisfaction during construction and closing process.
•	Field office management and correspondence to the corporate office to detail market changes and additional promotional needs.

Real Estate Sales Representative

•	Prepared marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; updated calendars and budgets
•	Supported sales staff by providing sales data, details on competition, and assisted in customer requests.
•	Researched similar products, options, offers, prices, and marketing for a competitive analysis.

Escrow / Marketing Coordinator

Find out detailed information about Doug Ritz, Graphic Designer in San Diego, CA

Doug Ritz: Graphic Designer in San Diego, CA

Doug Ritz

Rock-N-Creek.com

Wheat & Water

URBN Coal Fired Pizza / Bar

Basic Urban Kitchen + Bar

Vitro Agency

The Davidson Companies

The Davidson Companies

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

The Art Institute of California-San Diego

The Art Institute of California-San Diego