Benjamin J. Foligno
New Britain,CT
Summary
High-achieving Business Management student and entrepreneur with a proven track record in operational oversight, P&L management, and strategic sales. Leveraging hands-on experience as a small business owner to transition into the financial management sector. Seeking to apply strong analytical skills, financial literacy, and a results-driven mindset to drive value within a professional finance team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Manager
Seaside Creamery
Old Lyme, CT
06.2021 - Current
- Financial Oversight: Manage all aspects of business budgeting, including cash flow analysis, expense tracking, and payroll for a seasonal operation.
- Operational Strategy: Solely responsible for vendor negotiations and procurement, optimizing supply chain costs to increase profit margins.
- Talent Management: Recruited, onboarded, and supervised a seasonal team; fostered an entrepreneurial culture focused on efficiency and customer retention.
- Marketing & Growth: Developed and executed targeted social media and local outreach campaigns, resulting in measurable year-over-year sales growth.
- Compliance: Maintain rigorous standards for health, safety, and financial reporting.
Sales Associate
Central Auto Sales
New Britain, CT
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Sales & Negotiation: Managed the full-cycle sales process for high-value assets, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Logistics & Inventory: Coordinated the procurement of vehicle inventory and managed logistics for incoming units.
- Client Relations: Built a referral-based network by providing transparent financial guidance and seamless customer service during the purchasing process.
- Financial Documentation: Handled sensitive financial contracts and purchase agreements with high attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2025
MBA - Finance
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT08-2026
High School Diploma -
St. Paul High School
Bristol, CT05.2011
Skills
- Financial Literacy: Budgeting, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Basic Financial Modeling
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), Social Media Analytics, CRM Software
- Soft Skills: Strategic Leadership, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Conflict Resolution, and Analytical Problem Solving
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
Timeline
Owner & Manager
Seaside Creamery
06.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Central Auto Sales
01.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern Connecticut State University
MBA - Finance
Southern Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
St. Paul High School