Marco GARGANO

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Marco GARGANO

@marcogargano

Finance student at ODU who analyzed costs across 19+ products at STIHL USA and generated $1M+ in sales.

What I'm looking for

I’m interested in pursuing a career in finance, investment analysis, financial markets, or client-focused financial services.

At STIHL USA, I conducted cost analysis on 19+ products, identifying pricing inefficiencies up to 12.5% and supporting supplier negotiations. I also built a centralized database of 700+ SKUs and supported evaluation of a $50K supplier automation investment.

At Discount Tire, I generated $1M+ in tire and service sales while working in customer service, sales, and service coordination. I’m pursuing a BBA focused in Finance at ODU and am interested in finance, investment analysis, financial markets, and client-focused financial services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DT

Current

Apprentice Technician/Tire Salesman

Current

Discount Tire

Aug 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Generated $1M+ in tire and service sales. Served as Customer Service Advisor, Sales Associate, Service Coordinator, and Certified Alignment Specialist.

Direct Sales Customer Service Sales Coordination Alignment Specialist Customer Relationship Management

SU

Purchasing Intern

STIHL USA

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Conducted cost analysis on 19+ products, identifying pricing inefficiencies up to 12.5% and supporting data-driven supplier negotiations. Built and maintained a centralized database of 700+ SKUs, improving cost visibility across 24 suppliers.

Cost Analysis Data Analysis SAP Procurement Supplier Negotiation Market Research Financial Modeling Excel

CP

Residential Pool Technician

Clean and Clear Pools

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Led pool maintenance operations, ensuring optimal water chemistry and cleanliness standards for residential pools.

Pool Maintenance Water Chemistry Management Operations Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

OU

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Activities and societies: ODU Finance Club Member

Pursuing a BBA with a focus in Finance, expected to graduate in December 2026. Member of the ODU Finance Club.

TC

Tidewater Community College

Associate of Science, Business Administration

Earned an Associate of Science in Business Administration in January 2024.

GO

Google

Google Prompting Essentials, Artificial Intelligence

Completed the Google Prompting Essentials certification.

BL

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Market Concepts, Finance

Completed the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification.

GO

Google

Google AI Essentials, Artificial Intelligence

Completed the Google AI Essentials certification.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

United States

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

60k+ USD

Job categories

Financial Analyst Investment Analyst Financial Services Representative

Skills

Financial Analysis Cost Analysis Financial Modeling Valuation Market Research Procurement Supplier Negotiation ROI Analysis budget development Sales Customer Service SAP Excel Microsoft Word PowerPoint

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