Boubacar Barry
Durham
Summary
Creative and analytical manufacturing professional with experience leading daily production activities, training operators, and maintaining accurate process documentation. I troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate staffing, and help teams meet production goals in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. I favor a flexible leadership approach, with intentionality, transparency, and empathy as the core guiding principles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Lead
Corning
Durham
12.2024 - Current
- Lead daily production activities by directing associates, coordinating line staffing, and keeping output on target.
- Operate equipment, resolve routine faults to minimize downtime, and ensure product quality.
- Train associates on machines and procedures, verify competency, and complete sign-offs to meet compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate process documentation and production records while monitoring adherence to work instructions and quality plans.
- Collaborate with area leads, PCs, supervisors, and technicians to prioritize work, allocate resources, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Lead Machine Operator
Spoonflower
Durham
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping them with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on various equipments by performing color calibrations and plot tests to ensure proper operation and quality output.
- Managed the complete printing process of various wallpaper substrates.
- Examined and inspected prints to identify defects
- Successfully transferred paper printed designs onto various fabrics through dye sublimation.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Clothing Reseller
Self-employed
Durham
10.2020 - Current
- Promoted exceptional customer experience through strong interpersonal skills and prompt issue resolution.
- Identified customer needs and presented value-added solutions to secure sales.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Clothing and Footwear Items that are high in demand to satisfy customer needs.
- Photographed and Developed clear, concise and visually appealing virtual presentations of clothing and footwear items available for sale.
- Negotiated product sale prices and offers to maximise profit and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Neatly packaged purchased items in preparation for shipping.
- Safely shipped purchased items domestically and internationally.
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
Durham
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Set up precise photographic measurements and control equipment.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed various edits for final images.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
Server
Twisted Noodles
Chapel Hill
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, Calculate charges, issue table checks and collect payments from customers.
- Documented food orders and ran items to guest tables in dining room.
Gas Station Clerk
Family Fare BP
Durham
2017 - 2018
- Processed payments for fuel and merchandise via cash, credit and debit cards.
- Inspected identification to determine proper age of customers for alcohol and cigarettes.
- Prepared daily records of food and gas sales and balanced register drawers.
- Tracked food and beverage items, placing orders to replenish inventory to avoid low stock levels.
Server
Sake Bomb
Durham
2015 - 2016
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, Calculate charges, issue table checks and collect payments from customers.
- Documented food orders and ran items to guest tables in dining room.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles E. Jordan High School
Durham, NC06.2012
Associate of Arts -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC12.2020
UX/UI Design Certification - Product Design
Thinkful
Online07.2021
Skills
- Creativity
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Fluent in English and French, conversational in Spanish
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite
- Team leadership and training
- Mechanical and equipment troubleshooting
- Collaboration and communication
- GMP and documentation compliance
- Production scheduling and coordination
Timeline
Area Lead
Corning
12.2024 - Current
Lead Machine Operator
Spoonflower
08.2021 - 07.2023
Clothing Reseller
Self-employed
10.2020 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed
06.2019 - Current
Server
Twisted Noodles
11.2018 - 08.2021
Gas Station Clerk
Family Fare BP
2017 - 2018
Server
Sake Bomb
2015 - 2016
High School Diploma -
Charles E. Jordan High School
Associate of Arts -
Wake Technical Community College
UX/UI Design Certification - Product Design
Thinkful