ALIM BARRY
Essendant, Carol Stream, IL
Glen Ellyn,IL
4
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented cybersecurity student with Cisco CCNA coursework and hands-on experience in networking and Linux administration. Preparing for Cisco CCNA certification, complemented by TestOut Security Pro and Ethical Hacker Pro certificates. Skilled in OSPF, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, ACLs, VPNs, and network traffic analysis, with a focus on Network Operations and enterprise technical support.
Work History
Distribution Associate
3 Years 2 Months- Processed and organized daily orders and inventory while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed established procedures and safety standards while meeting productivity expectations; collaborated with team members to manage priorities and resolve operational issues.
Customer Service Representative
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted customers by phone, identified needs, answered questions, and provided professional and timely support.
- Handled multiple customer requests while maintaining clear communication, patience, and a customer-focused approach; documented interactions and followed procedures for follow-up.
Education
Associate Degree - Cybersecurity
- Relevant Coursework: Networking, Linux Administration, Windows Server, Cyber Defense, Ethical Hacking, Firewalls & VPNs
- Cisco CCNA — Completed Coursework; Certification Exam Preparation | TestOut Security Pro — Certificate of Completion | TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro — Certificate of Completion
- GPA: 3.882
Skills
Logistics Coordination
Inventory Management
Customer service skills
Order picking
Adaptable to change
Loading and unloading
Certification
Cisco CCNA Completed Coursework; Certification Exam Preparation, TestOut Security Pro, Certificate of Completion; TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro, Certificate of Completion
Languages
Fulani, Bambara, French (Native)
English (Advanced)
Russian (Intermediate)
Arabic (Beginner)
Timeline
Distribution Associate
Essendant, Carol Stream, IL
08.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Customer Service Representative
Autodoc Ukraine, Kharkiv
01.2021 - 03.2022Read More
College of DuPage
Associate Degree from Cybersecurity
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LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Association of Malian Students in the United States, Deputy General Secretary, United States, 2024-05, Present, Coordinate communication, member engagement, meetings, and academic/cultural programs across multiple U.S. states.