ROBERT C. OWENS, Jr.Thriving on “Impossible” Challenges

2301 S. Burleson Blvd #73 Burelson, Texas 76028 (337) 704-1858 rcoj14@gmail.com

BUSINESS BUILDING EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Strategic Vision Innovation Team Empowerment Value CreationMulti-Million Dollar Project Direction Market Trend Analysis Efficiency & Productivity Enhancement

Product Engineering & Design International Business Gaining Competitive Advantage Cutting Edge Technology Sales & Marketing Operations Management Supply Chain & Logistics Creative Solutions Resource Optimization

BUSINESS BUILDING & VALUE CREATION: Successfully built and negotiated sale of two market-leading companies from the ground up. One was ranked by industry media among Top 100 Most Profitable Companies in the US, generating net profit of almost 34% in an industry averaging less than 10%. Received personal recognition as one of Top 100 CEO's.

INDUSTRY CHANGING SOLUTIONS: Consulted with prescription drug management company ($30k in debt with poor sales) processing medication for worker’s comp claimants. Designed system enabling national data integration and reducing wait time from eight days to less than eight minutes for coverage at any pharmacy. Attended industry convention on client’s behalf and closed the three largest worker’s comp companies in the US totaling an immediate sale of over $20M. System still in use today by almost all worker’s comp companies.

MARKET LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION: Built and brought to market over 600 products in a brand new industry; production modularization allowed rapid deployment of new products while maintaining simplicity in manufacturing. Developed the worlds first triac-dimming (normal household dimmer) LED light bulb, built customer base, and rapidly grew into a global enterprise with over 600 dealers selling into 14 countries; profitability increased 300% for two consecutive years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2C TECHNOLOGY INC. / LAFAYETTE LA. 2015-PRESENTPATENT HOLDER FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT LED SYSTEMS IN THE WORLDINVENTED AND PATENTED THE MOST EFFICIENT LED SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD. ESTABLISHED INTERNATIONAL SALES AND TRADE FOR NEW PRODUCT SYSTEM ON A GLOBAL SCALE. SUCCESSFULLY UPGRADED MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ABROAD. Created and designed a new multi-use LED system with the most efficient LED chipset in the world Successfully patented the new LED system Sold part of the patents to local LED company in Dallas Texas

LOUISIANA LED / LALED, Lafayette, LA 2009 – 2014World’s foremost LED-only manufacturer providing innovative lighting solutions that save energy, reduce waste & cut costs.CEO / MANAGING PARTNER Founded, designed products, arranged financing, established manufacturing, built customer base, and grew company to over 220 people (local & Asia) with a distribution network of 600+ dealers globally.

Developed world’s first triac dimming LED light bulb; patented many innovative products in the LED industry Recruited top talent to grow company (currently ranked as one of the top LED companies in the USA); profitability

increased 300% for two consecutive years Set up structure and built team able to handle over 600 dealers and service worldwide customers including Shell,

Exxon, Chicago O’Hare airport, Chennault AFB, Stines, Doug Ashy, Teche Electric, multiple municipalities, etc Oversaw design of product packaging in accordance with domestic and foreign laws; established logistics channels for

shipments in and out of the country; set up pricing structures; developed dealer contracts; filed for trade names and patents; and set up modularization of factory in China to increase efficiency and lower cost of production

Developed marketing strategies for multiple markets including North America, Australia, Brazil, Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico, Germany, France, Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic

Assisted in large project lighting design and layout ensuring proper installation and functionality (often requiring quick product modifications)

Worked closely with Asian assembly plants; developed process ensuring failure rate of <1% Personally developed over 600 products for the LED industry Established a top-tier culture focused on client satisfaction with emphasis on Quality Assurance & Quality Control Received major media recognition including listing in Who’s Who Global for CEOs

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ACADIAN CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS, Baton Rouge, LA 2003 – 2009OWNER / CEOFounded, built and managed custom electronics installation enterprise directing crews of up to 14 employees and over 30 subcontractors on numerous projects in multiple cities and states concurrently.

Managed successful completion of one of the nation’s largest automation projects in a residence valued over $2.4M Maintained one of the highest NET profit margins in the A/V industry (34% in an industry averaging less than 10%) Awarded top ranking twice in CE Pro Magazine’s Top 100 and was listed in the Top 100 for 5 consecutive years Nationally recognized by CE Pro as one of the Top CEOs in the integration market

CIRCUIT CITY, Lafayette, LA 2001 – 2003SALES MANAGER Brought department from last place to consistently rank in Central Division’s top three within first 4 months as Sales

Manager Promoted within first two months of employment from salesperson to Sales Manager

RCO 2001INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT Consulted with Prescriptek, a prescription drug management company processing medication for worker’s comp

claimants. The company was $30k in debt and had very few clients. Industry was plagued with an average initial drug approval of 7-8 days, requiring client to make out-of-pocket payments pending authorization. Studied industry and developed new way of seamlessly integrating nationwide data thereby reducing wait time from eight days to less than eight minutes for coverage at any pharmacy. Attended industry convention on client’s behalf and closed the three largest worker’s comp companies in the US, bringing in over $20M of new business. System still being utilized today by almost all worker’s comp companies.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor’s in Business Management – Trident UniversityBusiness Coursework, LSU

ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONClass of 2012 – Leadership Lafayette Crestron Controls - Automation Training Vantage Lighting – Lighting Design Training A+ Certification

PATENTS FILED & INNOVATIONSPatent for Luminator photography LED light developed 600+ LED models developed world’s first triac dimmable LED compatible with Lutron world’s first stadium and arena LED introduced in Tennessee