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GORAN MATESIC
1357 Regent Street, #A ● Alameda, CA 94501 ● gmatesic@gmail.com ● 415-933-4791
SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE – SOLAR INSTALLATION & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Seasoned and entrepreneurial executive with over 15 years’ experience propelling impressive
revenue/margin gains and a solid background driving success for emerging companies in rapid-growth
markets. Operational transformation architect; record of keenly identifying continuous improvement
opportunities that bolster efficiency and generate savings. Business-savvy with adept budget management,
forecasting, and financial metric development skills.
Masterful project management; orchestrate multimillion-dollar construction and solar installation projects.
Motivating manager with a history of cultivating high-performance, international teams. Persuasive
communicator; consistently garner consensus and buy-in from C-Suite executives and industry influencers.
Establish strong relationships with Fortune 100 clients.
Areas of Expertise:
 Business Development Strategy
 Continuous Improvement Initiatives
 Team Leadership & Management
 Procurement & Inventory Control
 Budgeting & Finance
 Rapid Market Expansions
 Driving Growth & Margins
 Project Management
 Large-Scale Construction/Installation
 Client Relationship Management
 Scheduling & Resource Management
 International Business Operations
NOTABLE CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Accelerated 700% in annualized growth over 5.5 years in Solar installations; ranked #1 Commercial
Solar Installer in USA.
 Cemented relationships with prestigious Fortune 100 clients: Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, and
DirecTV.
 Generated $60M in annual divisional sales revenue and met aggressive margin targets.
 Key contributor to establishing a joint venture clothing manufacturing facility in South East China
(Taiping).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOLARCITY, San Mateo, CA 2012 – to May 2016
Rapid growth and nationally-leading solar energy company (Elon Musk serves as Board Chairman).
VP, Commercial Installation (2014 – May 2016) | Director of Commercial Projects (2012 – 2014)
Advanced to senior executive position to manage entire project lifecycle. Develop best practices and
establish interdepartmental processes; implement continuous improvements. Support engineering functions
and direct teams that interconnect with energy companies (such as PG&E). Oversee budget management,
finance, forecasting, scheduling, SOX compliance, safety, and materials vetting/sourcing. Govern supply chain
and vendor management. Direct recruitment, hiring and performance management; supervise 22 direct
reports with ultimate responsibility for 400 employees operating in 16 states and Mexico.

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 Ignited 700% growth over 5.5 years in Commercial Solar Market installations; propelled company to
rank as the #1 Commercial Solar Installer in USA. Oversaw more than 350 megawatts of commercial
solar installation (during tenure).
 Directed 175 projects (140 megawatts), valued at $275M, in 2015.
 Cemented relationships and fostered loyalty with prestigious, Fortune 100 clients: Walmart, Amazon,
Home Depot, and DirecTV. Delivered compelling presentations to C-suite executives.
 Expanded installation project commitment from Walmart; completed over 300 projects during
tenure, with an additional 80 projects slated for 2016.
 Instrumental in supporting sales and customer acquisition activities; serve as installation Subject
Matter Expert (SME).
 Curtailed operational costs by 18% YOY (2014 to 2015); transformed installation process from a sub-
contractor model to in-house operations; developed training, safety standards, culture, and
performance management.
 Key contributor to corporate fundraising efforts; securing over $1b (including a single investment of
$500M). Prepared the documentation to outline the commercial installation process to bolster
investor confidence and drive advantageous timelines for securing debt and tax equity.
 Created all supporting documentation, training materials, and personally oversaw training sessions
validating public guidance and reporting metrics required to meet SOX compliance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
SOLARCITY, San Mateo, CA (continued) 2010 – 2012
Commercial Scheduling Manager (2010 – 2012)
Promoted 2 times within first year of hire; directed overall build schedules for commercial, 40 megawatts
projects. Supported business development activities to propel growth.
 Handpicked by executive leadership to assisted underwriters (Goldman Sachs) develop critical
valuation metrics necessary for a successful IPO (6-month process).
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, Suisun City, CA 2003 – 2010
Planned and executed new construction, remodeling, and improvement projects (residential and
commercial). Read/interpreted blue prints, plans, and specifications; performed takeoffs; and prepared cost
estimates (determine resources, material, and worker requirements). Established timelines and scheduled
construction activities. Monitored job progress and tracked costs, materials, and schedules; resolved
delays/emergencies.
 Delivered a multi-story residential construction project in San Francisco, from inception to
completion.
 Spearheaded the build-out of high-end commercial footwear outlets (“Fleet Feet”).
 Achieved client deliverables while ensuring compliance to building codes; planned and oversaw
installation of critical plumbing and electrical systems.

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ARAZU, LLC, Emeryville, CA 1999 – 2003
Co-Founder/VP, Operations & Client Services
Managed all facets of business operations for a world-class developer of sophisticated web-based solutions,
including payroll, accounting, marketing, procurement/inventory, and customer service. Assisted with web
design and HTML coding.
BONDS INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA, Sydney, Australia 1994 – 1999
National Product Manager
Oversaw entire lifecycle of product development and sales. Identified target markets and defined/segmented
markets. Governed brand management, global manufacturing and supply strategies, budgeting and
forecasting, category management, and inventory control. Managed teams and performance.
 Generated $60M in annual divisional sales revenue and met aggressive margin targets; led product
marketing and geographical expansions.
 Key contributor to establishing a joint venture clothing manufacturing facility in South East China
(Taiping).
 Deployed marketing plans and post-launch campaigns to elevate new product launches/sales.
 Directed international sourcing and product development (Europe, USA, and South East Asia).
EDUCATION
Marketing & International Business Certificate – University of Western Sydney, Australia
Higher School Diploma - Keira High School, NSW, Australia