Doug Ritz

A leader with over 10 years of management experience & a proven track record for team leadership & business development.

Owner–Operator 2014–2023

Wheat & Water, La Jolla, California 

• Wrote business plan & raised over $1,000,000 for buildout.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills & financial acumen in managing all aspects of the business.
• Sales data analysis: quantified performance & results, analyzed financial information in as budgets, expenditures, and return-on-investment.

Graphic Designer 2018

Dentsu International, San Diego, California (Contract)

• Contributed to the success of digital marketing campaigns for Vonage & Culligan, showcasing the ability to create visually compelling materials to promote products & services.
• Communicated effectively with internal team members & manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Graphic Designer 2015-2016

Scooter West, San Diego, California (Contract)

• Led website wireframe & content redesign, emphasizing user experience & interface design.

Munitio Headphones, San Diego, California (Contract)

• Spearheaded the launch of a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, achieving a remarkable $400,000+ in funding through effective graphic design & marketing strategies.

General Manager 2010–2013

Urbn Coal Fired Pizza, San Diego, California 

• Managed buildout & operations of Urbn for 4 years, demonstrating strong leadership & organizational skills to lead the team & manage a large, fast-paced operation.

Manager 2009–2010

Basic Urban Kitchen, San Diego, California 

• Gained valuable management experience while working at Basic Urban Kitchen, developing skills in team leadership & customer service.

Real Estate Sales Representative 2003–2007

Davidson Communities, San Diego, California

• Acquired extensive experience in real estate sales & escrow coordination, emphasizing strong negotiation & customer relationship management skills.

Advertising 2007–2010, BA, Art Institute, San Diego, CA

Architectural History &  Math 1998–2002, BS, Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ