Overview
Jerry Heilpern brings to the table over 30 years of restaurant and hospitality experience with major Casual Dining Brands. After completing a Chef’s Apprentice program and a BA in Finance and Economics from Wayne State University, Jerry worked in the national chain, franchise, and emerging brand environments. Eventually returning to school, Jerry received a Masters Degree in Business Administration and is currently working on a Doctorate in Business Administration with a marketing specialization. Jerry serves on the Georgia Restaurant Association, the American Marketing Association, and the Foodservice Consultants Society International.
Core Competencies
- Operations Management
- Concept Development
- Customer Relations
- Database Marketing
- Development and Deployment of Training Systems
Drivers / Motivators
- Giving clients the tools they need then stepping back and watching them excel.
- Building and supporting teams, then watching them succeed.
- Coaching and developing people.
Background
- Concept Development for TGI Friday’s, Damon’s the Place for Ribs, Houlihans, Applebee’s, and Chili’s.’
- Turnaround management/repositioning of the Bakers Square Division of Vicorp, Creative
- Restaurant Partners Water Front Steakhouse Concept, Damon’s the Place for Ribs.
- Mergers and Acquisitions for Sexena Hospitality World Wide, Creative Restaurant Partners.