P ANAGIOTA K ATSALIS
*-** ******** ** **** Lawn, New Jersey, 07410 T: 201-***-****
Email: ************@*******.***
FINANCIAL ANALYST CANDIDATE
Highly motivated and experienced financial analyst with expert proficiency in leveraging superior
problem solving expertise and subject matter knowledge to resolve complex business issues.
Comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to apply complex business calculations to the strategic
business planning of retail corporations. Skilled in adapting to quickly changing circumstances. Regarded
for the ability to deliver outstanding results with the highest degree of expertise and professionalism.
Fluent in Greek and English.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Excel 2010 (Expert) OutlookSoft (SAP Product) HTML programming
Microsoft Access 2010 GL system (JD Edwards) MAPLE (familiar)
Microsoft Word 2010 Microstrategy LATEX
Microsoft Power Point 2010 Smartlook Query Designer TORA
Windows XP and 7 Macros C++ (familiar)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DRESS BARN INC., Suffern, NY 2007-2011
Financial Analyst, Store Operations
Seamlessly administered a broad array of financial analysis functions for this retail provider of women's
apparel. Tasked with the establishment of budget expenditures for 840 retail locatio ns. Produced week-
end, month-end and year-end financial analysis reports, as well as budgeting, forecast and plan for
distribution to management for all aspects of store operations. Prepared a variety of reports detailing
layaway, UPT, petty cash, and payroll statistics. Collaborated with the human resources department to
ensure the completion of performance reviews.
Key Achievements
Envisioned, developed, and deployed a payroll matrix featuring automatic recalculation of sales data
based on entries by district management.
Built and delivered a fully functional database enabling the search and retrieval of historic payroll
data.
Successfully completed the Store Manager Partners in Excellence Program, enabling the company to
recognize and reward the outstanding performance of store, district, and regional managers.
EXPERIENCE WHILE IN SCHOOL
- DAILY TREAT RESTAURANT, Ridgewood, NJ 2000-2008
Restaurant Manager
-MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Montclair, NJ 2005-2006
Graduate Assistant
EDUCATION
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Candidate for a Master of Science Degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics
GPA – 3.88/4.0 - Dean’s List
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, 2005
GPA – 3.47/4.0 - Dean’s List