Kimmo Leinonen

Experience

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  Lappia Education Consortium

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  IT Support Specialist

  The tasks ranged from customers service, software installation to massive hardware installation projects. I ran the centralized installation point of the consortium.

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  Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Squad Leader / Specialist Duty Platoon

  During my conscript I served as a squad leader (conscript sergeant) for Finnish Defence Forces. I was the second in command of the Specialist Duty Platoon. My team consisted of graphic designers, software developers and IT support personnel. Our main tasks were supporting and developing the Finnish Defence Forces' Moodle education platform.

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  InfoCare Oy

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

  Central Reporting

  Tasked with international dispatching and other international affairs relating to work coordinationMy main tasks were:- Dispatching and controlling international tickets - Customer service and problem solving- Customer relations- Reporting

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  JS Hercules

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  Esports Manager

  Operated as the manager of Hercules Esports, first electronic sports club in Oulu. My tasks included the day-to-day running of the organization, acquiring sponsors and managing sales.

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  Smilee

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2019

  Sales Representative

  B2B sales and prospecting.

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  JS Hercules

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Esports / Gaming Specialist

  Specialized in junior level electronic sports and use of gaming as a tool for digital youthwork.Helping sports clubs and municipalities to start successful electronic sports programs and develop them over time.

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  Espoon kaupunki - Esbo stad - City of Espoo

  Sept 2019 - now

  Sports and exercise are undergoing a digital revolution, and we as a city must keep up with the trends in order to serve our residents, businesses and associations in the best possible way. New technologies have an impact on different sports, and digital services allow new ways to engage in hobbies. New phenomena, such as esports, emerge. Digitalisation is also strongly related to the changes in recreational activities, learning, and children’s and young people’s digital skills. Our goal is to lay the foundation for the future of recreational activities. Show less

  • Esports Planning Officer / Sports Department

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Esports Coordinator

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2020
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  Suomen elektronisen urheilun liitto - SEUL ry

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Board Member

  Focusing on esports in public sector and city development.Federation representative on Act on Audiovisual Programmes reform work committee.

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  Supportti Oy

  Jul 2024 - now

  Founder

  Supportti Oy is a company specializing in grant writing services combined with a need knowledge of esports, gaming culture and digitalization of sports and exercise.