Kurtis Sasso

Experience

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  Kraft Heinz

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2004

  Computer Technician

  Managed day-to-day work orders as assigned by the system. Handled day-to-day issues with employee computers and solving it in a timely manner. Maintained daily, weekly and monthly backup tape including transferring them to the off-site facility and logging the information. Managed lease-refresh on computers and transferred over all document and settings user account previously had.

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  Titan Tool and Die, Inc.

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

  Managing Information Systems Computer Technician

  Assisted all levels of management, streamlined IT department processes and maintained computers and systems for an operation incorporating more than 75 users.Maintained monthly QoS Audit sheets, prepared MIS work order sheets and daily shift reports; designed AutoCAD plant drawing; created software and hardware installation documents; migrated software applications; saved the company thousands of dollars by providing a solution to their printer issues; help desk support; utilized MS Server 2003, Active Directory and migrated Exchange 2000 / 2003. Show less

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  Honeywell

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2008

  Management Information System Computer Technician - Level 2

  Managed four sites across Canada as a Level 2 support analyst for computer hardware and software issues.Attended bi-weekly organizational meetings to discuss and review technical issues resulting in resolutions; Deployed Dell lease refreshes on a monthly basis. Maintained and supported computer systems at all sites through Enterprise ticket tracking system. Scheduled and organized network drive to be streamlined according to company security standards. Short term contract position.

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  TGT Media

  Aug 2008 - now

  Video Editor

  Provide professional video production, graphic design and social media production services (including advertisements and commercials) in multiple industries. Provide full service: project management, meeting with clients, storyboard ideas and concepts, produce, record and edit work to completion.Manage a weekly entertainment online podcast / show interviewing Entertainment professionals in Comics, TV / Film, Music and Video Games industries.Conducted over one thousand interviews since 2008 through the show Two Geeks TalkingScheduled, edited and released content weekly through YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok utilizing organic growth in brand recognition and social media algorithms.Two Geeks Talking has over 570,000+ views on YouTube.To find the latest professional work created: interviews, commercials, films. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TGTMedia Show less

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  Sutherland

  Dec 2008 - Oct 2012

  Technical Support Analyst

  Technical support analyst for Sutherland Global Services within the Lenovo Corporation. Supporting North American, Australian and New Zealand customers in Ideapad / IdeaCenter products. There was also a sales component for extended warranties.Managed on a shift-by-shift basis a variety of customer support questions ranging from Digital Voice, Television and Internet troubleshooting; transferred customers to the correct locations while maintaining the quality and standards as set forth by the AT&T Corporation. Show less

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  University of Windsor

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  Update, maintain and organize the University of Windsor's Communication, Media and Film Department website with the CMF website development committee. Created pages for an Alumni showcase, updated the recruitment video for new students; as well as updated the Faculty page with new photos. Teaching Assistant for the second year Podcasting class as taught by Dr. Garth Rennie. Utilized my expertize and knowledge to help solidify the need for both an online presence as a Host of a Radio Show/Podcast and also a Social Media / Marketing presence as well. Adding and updating Sculpture Visual Arts website content while creating a template to be used for other departments in Visual Arts. Working closely with Professors to maintain an accurate and visually appealing look and feel to the website, while working with the DRUPAL CMS. Teaching assistant for the Level 100 Communication, Media and Film course as taught by Professor Tony Lau. With my knowledge of the film industry and that as a Producer on many different films, I instilled the knowledge of on set protocols as well as being organized can take your film career and personal life far.

  • Website Developer

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  • TA Podcasting

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Visual Arts Website Developer

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2016

  • TA Communication, Media and Film

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Highbury Canco Corporation

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2018

  Specialty Cook

  Leadman and Industrial Cook overseeing eight employees on a rotating shift at the company.Primary Lead for the $30 million dollar Classico, Tostitos production line for over 30 products.Maintained SSOP standards and quality standards as set by Highbury Canco and Health Canada.Managed the productivity and motivation of employees to obtain a highest level of productivity and reduce burn out.

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  Tilray Brands, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2022

  Data Analyst

  Maintained ERP Salesforce/Rootstock data accuracy by supporting Supervisors, Managers and Administrators with daily and monthly inquires.Assisted in creating reports pulling data requested by Executive members.Created and maintain monthly tracker of all Manufacturing production runs scheduled by Planning department.Communicated and resolved discrepancies in work orders during monthly and yearly audits for multiple departments.Assessed processes, reported errors and issued training for individuals and groups regarding production process improvement for their department daily/weekly/monthly tasks.Collected Data from Production runs and generated Reports from Excel and collected production data for Executive members regarding P2G reports.Created documentation and provided training for Administrators regarding ERP software and day-to-day duties of the role. Show less