Objective

Restaurant General Manager Position (Leading to multi-unit or development management)

Restaurant Accomplishments Created and managed the most visionary, visible, and awarded “Fine-Fast” authentic Mexican restaurant in San Diego:

o “Chilango’s Mexico City Grill” rated “Best Mexican in San Diego County” and “Top 40” in The Zagat Survey - the only LSR or Mexican restaurant among 39 upscale full-service restaurants.

o Also received San Diego Home Garden Lifestyles Magazine “Silver Fork Award.”o Managed Los Pueblos Mexican Restaurant – received almost all 5-star YELP reviews.

Community/viral/guerilla marketing – Quickly created extraordinary visibility for Chilango’s. Garnered many exposures on prime-time network TV evening news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsuLCVUaYUk

Food Safety Management instructor - English/Spanish (ServSafe®/ NRSFP) Teaches restaurant planning, development, marketing and finance in seminars, and as part of college business courses.

Key Differentiators Fully bi-lingual English/Spanish, bicultural US/Mexico Experienced in operations, HR management, training, finance, marketing, MIS, risk management, administration,

purchasing, quality control, customer service, inventory/cost/P&L management, food safety, facilities management. Able to conceptualize and craft integrated marketing/PR systems, and operational/customer-experiences alignments -

that hit home deeply with customers. Skilled in Public and media relations. Collaborative team leader - integrates teaching and coaching to educate, empower, align, and ignite enthusiasm.

Education MBA, Finance/Marketing – Anderson School, University of California, Los Angeles, CA BS, Business Administration, Marketing/Finance – University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA BA, Communication Arts – University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA Certified ServSafe®/NRSFP Food Safety Management Instructor / Examination Proctor

ChronologyRestaurant Management, Education, ConsultingBusiness/restaurant educator and advisor, financial and marketing analyst/consultant - San Diego, 2012 to presentRestaurant Food Safety Mgt. Instructor - Spanish/English - Food & Bev. Assoc. of SD County, Oct 2012 - Oct 2014Restaurant Startup and General and Manager - Los Pueblos Mexican Restaurant, San Diego, CA, June 2011 to June 2012

Business Consulting, Education, Startups, Management Business Management Advisor / Financial Modeler/Planner - San Diego, CA, Jan 2010 to Dec 2011Designer, Project Manager - Custom estate remodel, El Cajon, CA, 2004 to 2008Family Business, Investments - 2001 to 2004 Co-founder/international supply-chain developer/manager - La Casa Destin, Destin, FL, 2000 - 2001Business Planner, Instructor, growth management Consultant - Foundation for Enterprise Development, La Jolla, CA; Small

Business Development/International Trade Center, Chula Vista; Accion International, San Diego, CA, 1997 to 2001Restaurant Development and ManagementRestaurant Developer, Operations and General Manager - Chilango’s Mexico City Grill, San Diego, CA, 1992 to 1997

Keywords Bilingual, multi-cultural sensitivity Community/viral/guerilla marketing Customer service/experience

Financial/P&L management Food safety/risk management HR management, development

Operations management Public Relations Training, coaching, mentoring

JEREMY KRAVETZ, MBA

619-246-8670valuecreator1000@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jeremykravetz

Selected Recommendations (more on LinkedIn)

“I feel very lucky to have met Jeremy Kravetz. It is rare that you meet someone who has both technical competence and great personal skills. Jeremy is that rare combination of both. He is detailed oriented, excellent with financial matters and has a deep understanding and appreciation for what makes people tick. I also love his restaurant - the food is amazing and worth a visit.”

Jeremy Glaser , Member, Mintz Levin

“Jeremy Kravetz knows his business! He manages, directs with skill, expertise, organization, taste - and heart.

Laura Walcher , Principal and PR Consultant, JWalcher Communications

“I had the opportunity to see Jeremy bring to fruition his concept of health-conscious, appealing Mexican food in a setting that provided a unique cultural experience at Chilango's. With his second restaurant Los Pueblos, he has taken the concept a step further. Jeremy has an ability to connect with people of all ages and walks of life.”

Vivian Lampell (Olmos) , Owner, Moriel Rugs

“In the “Los Pueblos” restaurant, Jeremy Kravetz created a menu of delicious, healthful, affordable, and authentic Mexican food. He has a passion for excellence and quality and a deep desire to share the beauty of the Latin culture with others. He is warm and compassionate. This is reflected in his ability to interact with both customers and employees.”

Julia Burnier, PhD, Owner Sing ‘n Speak Spanish

“I have known Jeremy since his days when he ran Chilango's Restaurant in Hillcrest. I then found out that Jeremy and I shared a common past in Mexico City and in UCLA through our education. We have become very good friends.Jeremy is a detail oriented professional who pours his heart, brain and soul into his endeavors. His attention to detail is a wonder to see. He is definitely a "people" person, who can relate personally to anyone he meets. His professional experience is vast and growing. I had a chance to visit Los Pueblos Restaurant, which has Jeremy's signature traits written all over it, even more so in the high quality and traditional Mexican taste of his exquisite offerings. I would definitely recommend to anyone to stop by, first to enjoy a little of the soul of Mexico through the food, and then to get to know and enjoy Jeremy's company.”

Jose Aroeste , EVP/CFO, Sekure Healthcare

“Jeremy provided me with gracious, professional and top rate service. He provided me with a superior product and I always looked forward to doing business with him. I was also impressed with his commitment and care to employee equity and sustainability in providing his services.”

Matt Amar , Abbott Labs