Kofi Barkoh
Founder & President at Waterjet Technologies, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Waterjet Technologies, LLC
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & President
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Oct 2017 - Present
★ Industry leader inspired by simply doing the right thing for his customers. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT WATERJET TECHNOLOGY WATERJET TECHNOLOGY, with over 30 years of combined experience in the high-pressure jetting market the team at Waterjet Technologies is principally involved in the distribution and technical support of high-pressure jetting equipment for industrial cleaning, municipal sewer maintenance, hydro excavation and surface preparation. We pride ourselves on offering the best-in-class service while working with our clients to address their most challenging cleaning applications. Show less
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KAISER PREMIER
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Vice President, General Manager Gulf Coast Opertions
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2022
★ Market development and operations specialist leading sales and dealer expansion efforts within the Gulf Coast region. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT KAISER PREMIER KAISER PREMIER, a division of KAISER Group, manufactures hydro-excavators and recycling vehicles that utilized proven KAISER technology. KAISER AG is a family-owned company based in Liechtenstein. Founded in 1913, the company has evolved to become an international industrial enterprise with sites in Liechtenstein, Italy, Finland, Austria, Slovakia and USA. The company’s main products are vehicles for sewer cleaning and industrial disposal, pumps and components, and mobile walking excavators. Today, KAISER vehicles are deployed on five continents, in 116 countries and well over 1,000 cities. The company is a leading player in the international market where it enjoys a greater presence than ever before. Show less
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Blasters
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United States
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Sales Operations
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
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Federal Signal Corporation
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Regional Business Manager, Western US & Canada
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2014 - 2016
★ Advanced through a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability from 2003 to 2016. ★ Skyrocketed annual revenue including the single highest monthly sales volume in the history of the company. ★ Directed 16 District Sales Managers, Operations Managers, Regional Sales Representatives and Rental Specialists securing agreements with accounts in the Western United States and Canada. ★ Sold products to industrial cleaning contractors and industrial plant clients, building recognition for the brands FS Solutions, Jetstream, Guzzler, and Vactor. ★ Positioned the company as an advisor, providing guidance and direction to clients on training, services, and repair of products, leading to increased revenue. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates three groups: Environmental Solutions, Safety and Security Systems and Fire Rescue. Show less
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Jetstream of Houston
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager, Western US & Canada
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2005 - 2014
★ Oversaw direct sales activities throughout the Western United States and Canada.★ Identified and recruited additional distributors to increase sales of high pressure waterblasting and surface preparation equipment.★ Supervised a team of inside sales representatives, introducing processes to govern work flows, projects, and progress reporting.★ Developed and maintained profiles of clients, prospects, and competitors, building monthly activity reports.★ Delivered $5MM in revenue on a $3.4MM goal in the first year, with over 20% comprised of new business sales; achieved 20% growth in the second year; at the end of tenure, achieved $12.4MM in core region sales.★ Established the company’s second regional rental center serving the Southwestern United States, which produced $787K in first year revenue with a 110.5% gain in the second year.★ Recipient of the 2006 Salesman of the Year Award and the 2012 Sales Region of the Year Award.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT JETSTREAM OF HOUSTONJetstream of Houston, LLP., a division of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS), manufactures and distributes industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment utilized at pressures up to 40,000 psi (2750 bar). We offer a complete line of skid and trailer mounted pump units, control guns, valves, hoses, fittings, replacement parts and nozzles. Show less
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International Sales Coordinator
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2003 - 2005
★ Led projects and business development associated with the creation, commercialization, and launch of European product categories.★ Secured sales to overseas contractors, dealers, and industrial plants.★ Managed the sales cycle from order entry to final delivery of product.★ Designed international distribution models, collaborating with regional dealers to boost brand visibility and recognition, increasing local market awareness of Jetstream pumps and accessories.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT JETSTREAM OF HOUSTONJetstream of Houston, LLP., a division of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS), manufactures and distributes industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment utilized at pressures up to 40,000 psi (2750 bar). We offer a complete line of skid and trailer mounted pump units, control guns, valves, hoses, fittings, replacement parts and nozzles. Show less
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Great Western Directories Inc
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Account Executive
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Dec 2002 - Apr 2003
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Education
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Distribution