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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Alaa Abdulameer

Kansas City

Summary

Dedicated and motivated individual seeking a Help Desk position to leverage strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and customer service orientation to provide exceptional support to end-users.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Support Specialist

Prime Shift Solutions
05.2024 - Current
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

TSA Agent

VMD Corp
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided technical assistance and support for incoming queries related to computer systems, software and hardware.
  • Resolved user issues in a timely manner via remote access or onsite visits.
  • Configured, maintained and troubleshot printers, laptops, desktops and other peripherals.
  • Installed operating systems, software applications and system upgrades according to established procedures.
  • Fielded help desk customer questions and fulfilled requests.
  • Supported customers with password resets and account customization.

Cashier Supervisor

Walmart
02.2018 - 01.2023
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Replenished checkout lines with printer paper and change throughout shifts to prevent any customer service delays.
  • Backed up cashiers and customer service employees on questions such as rules on refunds and defective items.
  • Resolved customer issues for front-line and departments throughout store by employing strong operations knowledge and problem-solving abilities.


Front Desk Receptionist

Sheraton
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology1

University of Missouri
Kansas City
12-2025

Associate of Arts - Science

Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley
Kansas City
05-2022

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Exceptional customer service and communication abilities
  • Familiarity with operating systems, including Windows and macOS
  • Basic understanding of computer networks and protocols
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and software
  • Passport Checks
  • Cargo Inspections
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Team Management

Certification

  • CompTIA A1 and Network + In Progress/Planned
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows 10, In Progress/Planned

Languages

English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

Prime Shift Solutions
05.2024 - Current

TSA Agent

VMD Corp
01.2023 - 05.2024

Cashier Supervisor

Walmart
02.2018 - 01.2023

Front Desk Receptionist

Sheraton
01.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology1

University of Missouri

Associate of Arts - Science

Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley
Alaa Abdulameer