Barry Argroves
Founder's Associate at KODISCOVERY, LLC- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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American Sign Language Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist II
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Experience
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KODISCOVERY, LLC
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder's Associate
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Feb 2023 - Present
As Founder's Associate I work closely with Dr. Ko to support all initiatives through KoDiscovery, LLC, PrimoCure Pharma, Inc. and other projects as needed. I work to assist her at all levels and in all aspects of the business, both at a strategic level and a practical level, helping to develop essential elements as needed, supporting product development, creating a marketing strategy, and assisting to develop key strategic partnerships. I work proactively with Dr. Ko, participating in the coordination and oversight of any initiatives that are important to her for the ultimate success of her research. www.kodiscovery.org/ Show less
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Project Manager
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Jun 2019 - Feb 2023
To serve as an assistant to Dr. Ko in order to direct and implement her goals and objectives through her currently established and anticipated for-profit and nonprofit Project Teams. Further, in keeping with Dr. Ko’s intent and wishes, guide and direct Project Teams to support the successful development and delivery of each project in keeping with its original intention and goals, while also working to adapt and modify projects as needed. www.kodiscovery.org
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Founder's Associate
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Feb 2023 - Present
As Founder's Associate I work closely with Dr. Ko to support all initiatives through KoDiscovery, LLC, PrimoCure Pharma, Inc. and other projects as needed. I work to assist her at all levels and in all aspects of the business, both at a strategic level and a practical level, helping to develop essential elements as needed, supporting product development, creating a marketing strategy, and assisting to develop key strategic partnerships. I work proactively with Dr. Ko, participating in the coordination and oversight of any initiatives that are important to her for the ultimate success of her research. www.primocure.com/ Show less
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Founder's Associate
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Feb 2023 - Present
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BioBarica - Hyperbaric Systems
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Argentina
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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U.S. Business Developer at BioBarica - Hyperbaric Systems
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Oct 2020 - Present
Working to develop successful business opportunities with medical professionals in the U.S. to broaden the rapidly expanding BioBarica® global network of hyperbaric centers. BioBarica® serves a unique market in hyperbaric medicine utilizing the mid-pressure Revitalair 430F portable chamber which has received FDA approval for 1.45 ATA, or 6.6 psi working pressure. The Revitalair 430F is the only semi-flexible chamber of its type on the market, utilizing a zipperless closure and allowing for the use of a gurney and stretcher for access by patients with limited mobility. These units provide a high quality therapeutic option to establish a hyperbaric center through a low investment with a high return. BioBarica® consists of a group of interdisciplinary professionals in 35 countries, with the objective of developing hyperbaric medicine through new efficient technologies and widely available standardized high quality equipment and services across the globe. Show less
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Owner
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Jun 2013 - Present
The mission of RTS Georgia is to identify the most appropriate and cost effective rehabilitation technologies available for individuals with significant health concerns, injuries or disabilities. All recommendations are tailored to the individual needs of each person, addressing their specific limitations, and are intended to help each person reach their highest level of medical and physical recovery, functional ability, and independence. The mission of RTS Georgia is to identify the most appropriate and cost effective rehabilitation technologies available for individuals with significant health concerns, injuries or disabilities. All recommendations are tailored to the individual needs of each person, addressing their specific limitations, and are intended to help each person reach their highest level of medical and physical recovery, functional ability, and independence.
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International Hyperbaric Medical Association
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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Executive Director
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
The International Hyperbaric Medical Association (IHMA) is a society for medical professionals and wellness providers who wish to be affiliated with hyperbaric medicine. The Mission of the International Hyperbaric Medical Association (IHMA) is to: - Improve public health by implementing high ethical and scientific standards for hyperbaric medicine; - Promote sound hyperbaric research and treatment protocols; - Educate the medical community, general public, decision makers and policy experts about the benefits of hyperbaric medicine and adjunctive therapies; - Work to make hyperbaric medicine more universally available and affordable. "Creating the Future of Hyperbaric Medicine in the 21st Century" http://www.TheIHMA.org/ Show less
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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Rehabilitation Technologist
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Mar 2012 - May 2013
Provide accommodations through computer hardware, software, and other technology resources to individuals with disabilities to retain or maintain employment. Determine hardware and adaptive software specifications, deliver and set up equipment, and provide client training and support. Troubleshoot problems and provide technical support to clients. Manage up to 50 case files, obtain computer and related software and/or other equipment quotes, direct purchases, and maintain inventory. Coordinate additional complex services to include hi-tech vehicle modifications, home modifications, work site accommodations, and overall ADA compliance. Coordinate Rehabilitation team efforts including an Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Engineer, and Rehabilitation Technician. Show less
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ADA Rehabilitation Engineer
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Feb 2008 - Mar 2012
Under the guidance of the ADA Coordinator, provide a broad range of accommodations to DOL and Vocational Rehabilitation employees with disabilities, to help them maintain their employment. Accommodations consisted of ergonomic modifications, computer hardware, adaptive software, and/or customized fabrication solutions. Determine hardware and adaptive software specifications, deliver and set up equipment, and provide employee training and support. This position was eliminated due to agency restructure. Show less
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Rehabilitation Technologist
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May 2002 - Feb 2008
See job duties above for Rehabilitation Technologist position. After working successfully as a Technologist, I was selected to work as the ADA Engineer, until that department was reorganized in March 2012. At that time, I returned to the Technologist position.
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Owner
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Feb 2004 - Mar 2011
Owned and maintained a part-time business to promote hyperbaric oxygen therapy in GA. I provided a range of services in the field of hbot and helped establish Global Wound Care in Athens, GA as a new, free-standing clinic. I also designed brochures and provided marketing support for established hbot clinics. Additionally, I presented numerous times across the state of GA to educate professional and general audiences about the benefits and promise of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Owned and maintained a part-time business to promote hyperbaric oxygen therapy in GA. I provided a range of services in the field of hbot and helped establish Global Wound Care in Athens, GA as a new, free-standing clinic. I also designed brochures and provided marketing support for established hbot clinics. Additionally, I presented numerous times across the state of GA to educate professional and general audiences about the benefits and promise of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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Account Representative
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Dec 1996 - May 2002
Provide marketing, ADA consultation and accessibility-related services to employers and Rehabilitation clients. Provide job and work-site modifications, assistive technology, job matching and job carving. Provide job training opportunities, work site supervision, and employer account support. Develop business accounts, provide marketing of services, job placement, job analysis, consultation and training to community partners and employers.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Oct 1995 - Dec 1996
Manage referrals of students with disabilities. Determine client eligibility based upon applicable federal and state policy regulations. Review case files, educational, psychological and medical records to develop vocational training and employment plan. Implement plan and provide periodic case reviews, coordinate services for clients with designated providers. Coordinate completion of high school and secondary educational programs for client training needs. Provide case management in keeping with State and Federal guidelines. Provide community resource development, marketing, job training opportunities and job placement. Show less
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Court Services Worker
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May 1981 - Oct 1995
Provided counseling and supervision of youth committed to the State of GA. Led adolescent drug and peer group counseling, parent groups, multi-family groups, provided family and individual counseling. Provided case management services according to Juvenile Court and State supervision policy. Initiated referrals to external agencies and programs, monitor client compliance, seek out and secure residential placements as necessary. Prepared behavior contracts, progress and needs assessments, orientation and treatment planning in accordance with D.C.Y.S. policy and procedure. Maintained complex court and case files, narratives, treatment plans, reviews, social summaries and termination requests. Provided transportation to and from mandatory individual and group activities, and provided testimony in court as needed. Show less
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Education
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Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources -
Dekalb Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities -
Dekalb Technical College
Electronics Technology