MICHAEL R. FOSCATO

**** ******* ****** ****

Mukilteo, WA 98275

919-***-****

acpqjx@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Sales Analyst position with a progressive organization that would

allow me to use my educational background as well as my human relations

skills toward the ultimate goals of the organizational team.

EDUCATION: MOUNT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE, Emmitsburg, MD, 05/93

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Finance

STRENGTHS: Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work well individually or as a team player to accomplish given tasks

Willing to go the extra mile to reach desired results or better

Work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines in a timely manner

Believe in integrity and loyalty, both personally and professionally

Adept in all Microsoft software applications

Autodesk Inventor drawing software

Gibbs Cam Manufacturing Software/Programming

Oracle software applications

EXPERIENCE: PRISM RESEARCH GLASS, Raleigh, NC

Manufacturing Manager / Cost Analyst / Engineering, 12/99 Present

Assist customers with product development and design

Laser and CNC manufacturing operations

Implement manufacturing software solutions and guidelines

Create Engineering drawings and bill of materials

Implement quality control solutions and guidelines

Purchasing of raw material for manufacturing

Manufacturing cost analysis

Sales performance analysis

BELL & HOWELL CORPORATION, Research Triangle Park, NC

Financial Analyst and Cost Analyst, 10/97 11/99

Plant and Business Unit Financial Reporting

Worldwide corporate financial reporting

Revenue recognition and margin analysis

Cost benefit analysis

Marketing budget implementation, review and analysis

Implement inventory cost controls and analysis

Work with plant accountants to streamline inventory controls

Perform month end closing responsibilities.

Create and maintain Microsoft Access and Excel financial databases

ATHEY PRODUCTS CORPORATION, Wake Forest, NC

Financial Analyst and Cost Accountant 02/97 10/97

Standard cost analysis

Inventory cost analysis reporting

Plant financial reporting and analysis

Revenue recognition and margin analysis

Department budget reporting and analysis

Implement inventory control guidelines

Perform month end closing responsibilities.

Create and maintain Microsoft Access and Excel financial databases

PILLING WECK, Research Triangle Park, NC

Junior Cost Accountant, 03/95 01/97

Sample inventory administrator

Establish sample inventory policies and procedures

Update and expand current inventory tracking systems

Implement budgetary constraints

Perform physical inventories of sample accounts

Perform rotating field audits among the sales force

Provide detailed expense reports to Marketing

Assist Sales Representatives in inventory control

Handle implementation of product information into the system

Maintain booking of labor distribution for hourly personnel

Perform purchase price variance analysis

Perform month end closing responsibilities

Customer Service Representative, 02/94 02/95

Provided customers with product information

Supported customers with problem analysis

Provided Sales Representatives with detailed product information

Promoted positive customer relations

TECH DATA CORPORATION, Clearwater, FL

Sales Associate, 08/93 02/94

Improved customer awareness of new products

Provided product education

Assisted customers in problem analysis

Promoted positive customer relations

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