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Kenny Kolberg

Concord Twp,OH

Summary

I have worked in the Traffic Control industry for the past 30 years. The driving force is worker safety in and around work zones. In my many years I have successfully demonstrated Sales growth throughout my territory while keeping workers safe and customers happy.

I pride myself on building relationships and earning the trust of the customer.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager /Business Development Manager

PSS-Innovations
01.2005 - Current
  • Worked directly with State DOT's, Contractors, and Sub-Contractors within my 9 State Territory.
  • Business Development Manager for the past two years on "Classic" Product line for PSS.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop successful marketing strategies.
  • Built customer relationships for the past 19 years as a trusted resource.
  • Provided sales support for new and inactive customers, increasing sales volume by 50 - 100%.

Sales Manager

United Rentals / Highway Technologies
02.2002 - 12.2004
  • Managed the Northeast Ohio Market of Sales.
  • Sold direct to Cities, Counties, Ohio DOT, and Ohio Contractors.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Shop Manager /Inside Sales Representative

State Barricading, Inc.
06.1998 - 01.2002
  • Coordinated all Customer Rental Deliveries and Pick-Ups.
  • Managed the inbound and outbound equipment.
  • Managed personnel who manufactured signs, barrels, and other equipment.
  • Managed the loading and unloading of trucks throughout the shift.
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.

Union Laborer

State Barricading, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Set up & tear down work zones in a safe and timely fashion on a daily basis.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.

Shop Hand

State Barricading, Inc.
05.1993 - 12.1995
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
  • Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
04.1996

High School Diploma -

James Ford Rhoads
Cleveland, OH
06.1994

Skills

  • Professional Relationship with Superior Customer Service
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Account Development
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Business Development
  • Product Improvement
  • Customer Engagement Strategies
  • Proposal for growth strategies
  • Research
  • Developing Business Plans
  • Market Growth Analysis Plans

Affiliations

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Past President for the Ohio Chapter. (2013-2015)


ATSSA Ohio Board of Directors


Member of the Ohio Traffic Safety Council


Member of the Ohio Department of Transportation Strategic Highway Safety Planning Committee


Member of The Ohio Contractors Association

Certification

2014 ATSSA Leadership Program

Timeline

Regional Manager /Business Development Manager

PSS-Innovations
01.2005 - Current

Sales Manager

United Rentals / Highway Technologies
02.2002 - 12.2004

Shop Manager /Inside Sales Representative

State Barricading, Inc.
06.1998 - 01.2002

Union Laborer

State Barricading, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1998

Shop Hand

State Barricading, Inc.
05.1993 - 12.1995

Associate of Science - Business Management

Cuyahoga Community College

High School Diploma -

James Ford Rhoads
Kenny Kolberg