John Searcey

619-***-**** — adt6p1@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Manager / Co-owner

Outdoor Elements USA — San Diego 2018 — May 2020

e Created a start-up enterprise to manufacturing / distribution a superior louvered

roof patio system.

e Managed all aspects of the operation from original idea / design / development

and marketing.

Western Region Sales Manager

Struxures - x-Arcadia Louvered Roof Co. 2016 — 2018

® Located and opened the initial Anaheim, Ca product distribution center.

e 50% direct sales where representation was yet to be established.

e 50% traveling eleven states to locate, develop and training dealers and resellers.

Owner and General Manager 2000 - 2016

Outdoor Living Patio Company

e Manufacture and market a unique louvered patio roof shade system for residential homes,

commercial businesses and restaurant dining patio areas.

e Generated a steady flow of sales within months of startup through aggressive promotions

and referrals throughout the South West Region.

* Formed sales relationships with related businesses, Patio Dealers and Home Builders

across the USA.

e Attend trade events to educate, create awareness and demonstrate the Patio Roof System.

Owner of Beatrice Farm Supply 1988 — 2000

Agricultural Sales and Supply Company

*® Manager - director of operations, supervising a staff of a dozen plus employees.

e Designed and implemented numerous feed mill expansions to keep pace with the rapid growth of

my own animal feed label “Three River Feeds”.

e Maintained a large showroom and warehouse on 3 acres to display and demonstrate our line of

livestock equipment.

Grew our line of livestock equipment products through sales in a tri state region.

Created a livestock housing construction division to vertically integrated our client’s businesses.

Co-Owner of Searcey Grain Company 1982 - 1988

Grain, Fertilizer, Feed and Animal Health in multiple locations in S.E. Nebraska

e Director of sales and marketing, supervising a staff 10.

e Developed a line of livestock equipment products serving our regional producers.

e Doubled the fertilizer and herbicide sales by developing custom blending and application

services.

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