MICHAEL R. FOSCATO
Mukilteo, WA 98275
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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