Brandon Besant

Experience

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  Accucaps Industries Ltd.

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  IT/Human Resources

  Responsible for updating and keeping track of financial informationComputer hardware and software help

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  Visioneering Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern [IT Department]

  Maintained blackberry server for companyAssisted in server exchange for blackberry server, email server and barracuda web filterNumerous other IT tasks: running new network cables, setting up new machines for different departments, first response for technology related issuesCompleted a complete network map of the company with new IP addresses and computer names

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  GoodLife Fitness

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Membership Consultant

  Serve members to help each one of them become stronger, healthier and happier.Bring in new members to the club through numerous promotional tasks and events.Take initiative by going out and meeting new potential clients and selling good health.

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  Applied Systems

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Communicate defects clearly and concisely using Rally defect tracking and communication with developers• Develop automated regression testing scripts using automated testing tool or self-created custom harnesses in preferred IDE• Participate on a scrum team in many capacities• Automating the build process of new and existing products• Integral part of the promotion/deployment of completed product releases• Occasionally involved in escalated support issues• Configuration and maintenance of live products in various capacities Show less • Use analytical problem solving skills to create multiple premium calculators for numerous carriers. • Trained new employee to become a Quality Control Analysis. Taught how to be efficient with Rating Services, Co-parision, and ezLeads. Using leadership skills successfully instilled useful quality control practices and innovative problem solving techniques. • Developed a “How To” document for a new employee computer set-up, equipped with specific guides to all the necessary software instillation.• Use proprietary programming language to implement rate books to be used in the rating of automotive insurance used in Windows as well as web applications• Leverage both technical and insurance knowledge in order to perform necessary quality control of others' work• Receive and analyze reports from end-users and insurance companies as to the accuracy of rating provided Show less

  • Quality Assurance Analyst

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Underwriting Analyst

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Private Consultant

  Jan 2014 - now

  Data Analysis Consultant

  • Coding raw data for research projects out of the University of Windsor; meeting the tight deadlines of the researchers• Intermediate use of SPSS

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  City of Windsor

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2022

  Responsible for the coordination, administration, maintenance and processing of the Reporting, Control, Records and HCM section of the client-focused Employee Service Centre (ESC) and for the management of technical information systems, applications and office automation needs of the department through optimal and secure information technology systems, process improvement and best practices.Responsible for configuring and maintaining the HCM and WFM systems to ensure they are properly configured, fully compliant and secure and meet both the functional and business needs of the Corporation.Responsible for system reporting including new report generation, plus business intelligence and analytics.Research, translate and document interpretations of various legislative / regulatory measures and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s) received to ensure these are properly configured, tested, documented and deployed into the production environment.Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure all system-related compliance obligations are met from both a CBA perspective, but also from a regulatory perspective (CRA, Services Canada, Employment Standards, WSIB, EHT, etc.).Ensures that knowledge transfer and training occurs to system users when system changes are introduced or upgrades occur.Analyze and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology to enable our customers in obtaining timely and accurate information.Responsible for assessing the quality of internal controls and compliance by reviewing pre-edit routines and reporting tools used to conduct quality assurance checks and reconciliations of data entered by the ESC Representatives and the Pension and Benefits Specialist.Exert on Advanced Scheduler within the Workforce Time & Attendance System Show less

  • Controls & Systems Analyst

    Aug 2016 - Nov 2022

  • HRIS Administrator

    Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Lululemon

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Educator

  Create relationships with every guest to create excitement and fun about our culture, product and community, and you go above and beyond to exceed their expectationsKnowledgeable and up to date on company communication, priorities, roll-outs and any additional information required by the Store Manager; you educate on guest-facing initiatives on the retail floorReceive and process stock, involving: unpacking, counting, tagging as required, folding, sizing and placing on the floor, with overflow stock in back room and stored areasResponsible for inventory management including receiving, processing, restocking + destocking, and visual merchandisingAssist in preparing the store for the day including: replenishing garment styles and other merchandise by color, size, and quantity requirements; folding, sizing, merchandising and changing mannequins as needed to maximize sell-throughAssist in closing the store for the day including: sizing, cleaning, collecting and removing trash and recycling and other duties as neededUtilize Point of Sale system to accurately and efficiently process guest transactions; payments, refunds/exchanges and gift cardsUse hand held mobile devices to access and order product for our guests from our distribution and ecommerce channelsEducate on your local community programs including local studios, instructors and eventsDemonstrate exemplary community education in every guest interaction and you explain the “why” behind events/experiences and enroll guests in attending themFacilitate relationships with sweat influencers in your store’s community by enrolling relevant guests in our Sweat Collective program and gathering product feedbackPerform/complete other additional projects, duties, and assignments as required and/or by request Show less

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  Jordan Ellis Contracting

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Framing Carpenter

  Accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping lumber, wood, and other building materials.Attaching building materials using screws, nuts, and bolts.Erecting temporary structures such as scaffolds and hoists.Performing repairs on existing framework structures that are damaged or structurally unsound.Analyzing blueprints and drawings to determine the structural dimensions of the framework to be constructed.Analyzing construction plans to identify potential structural problems.Examining building materials to identify any defects.Performing cleanups of job sites by clearing away all carpentry debris and waste.Constructing wooden concrete forms to aid the construction team in erecting various concrete structures. Show less

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  University of Windsor

  Nov 2022 - now

  Data Analyst Specialist

  Provide technical and analytical knowledge in the development and support of forecasting models, to design and manage the reporting environment as well as evolve the data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities of the office.