JoBen Barkey

Experience

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  Silvaram Holdings Ltd.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2008

  Reforestation Camp Supervisor

  I oversaw the Reforestation process for a company called Silvaram in Canada. I had over 40 employees who worked with me in one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in North America. I hired and trained the majority of them. It was a high stress job that demanded more hours of me than there were in a day. I would work for 4 months of the year at this job, sleeping an average of 5 hours of sleep per night. I worked in Reforestation from 1997-2008. I started out as a laborer (tree planter) and worked my way up to the highest position that was attainable without being an owner. I have a hard work ethic thanks to the tireless efforts of my father and the influence of my brother. Show less

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  Buffalo Inspection Services Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2009

  Industrial Radiographer

  I used Radiation to test Natural Gas pipelines to make sure that the metals and welds were produced in a safe manner and met the necessary standards to be put into production, transporting natural gas from remote locations. I printed Images onto film and developed them myself, I then studied the images for any defects and ordered repairs as necessary. Very stressful and demanding job that required a high level of training. I once worked 74 days in a row without a day off, my shortest work day in that stretch was 12 hours, my longest work day was 22 hrs..after which i slept for 2 hours and then returned to work. I then took ONE day off and returned for another 24 day shift. (I then took 8 days off and then went and ran a Reforestation Camp for a company in Northern Canada for the summer). I am still cleared to work with Radioactive Materials. (but choose to work with kids instead!) Show less

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  Soccer Shots Orange County LLC

  Jan 2009 - now

  CEO (EOS - Visionary)

  I lead a highly creative and accountable leadership team that is focused on finding and innovating new ways to deliver an excellent experience for every family that signs up their 2-8 year old child for our Soccer Shots classes. We intentionally bring Character Development lessons to young children through the platform of soccer. We leverage our skills and abilities to donate sustainable soccer academies to children in developing countries through the revenue generated by our classes here in Southern California. We currently serve over 1,500 families per week and these classes have allowed us to support and donate sustainable soccer academy projects in Peru, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Cameroon. Show less

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  SSOC Academy

  Apr 2012 - now

  Founder

  Interested in learning more about how you can build a purpose driven organization? Watch our internal onboarding video for all new hires to get ideas for how you can positively impact your community, and the communities you choose to serve.

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  Bar-B-Clean

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2017

  Co-Founder of Bar-B-Clean South Florida Franchise

  A Clean BBQ is a Healthy BBQ. I had the privilege of owning this business for just under 3 years. I sold the franchise when I moved and I now work on the franchising side.We leave your Barbecue clean to the touch as we use industrial grade equipment to return your used grill back to a clean and healthy state, ready to serve your family and friends.

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  Soccer Shots Oahu

  Feb 2022 - now

  CEO (EOS - Visionary)

  I lead a highly creative and accountable leadership team that is focused on finding and innovating new ways to deliver an excellent experience for every family that signs up their 2-8 year old child for our Soccer Shots classes. We intentionally bring Character Development lessons to young children through the platform of soccer. Once our business has completed 12 months in operation, we will be leveraging our skills and abilities to financially support an organization called Project Hawai'i which works to address the needs of Unsheltered children living on the islands of Hawaii. We are very excited to begin partnering with them and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with them. Show less