GABRIEL PAGANO
Summary
Finance graduate with hands-on experience analyzing data, preparing reports, managing records, monitoring business metrics, and using Excel to support decisions. Strong foundation in financial analysis, financial modeling, reporting, data management, and problem solving, with experience working in fast-paced customer-facing environments and translating information into actionable conclusions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
09.2020 - Current
- Prepared 200+ customer quotes valued at $5,000–$15,000, requiring accurate pricing, product analysis, and attention to detail.
- Analyzed customer needs and provided tailored recommendations in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored store performance metrics to identify opportunities for sales enhancement and cost reduction.
- Managed inventory and financial records to ensure accuracy and support daily business operations.
Political Tracker
Gubernatorial Campaign
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected, organized, and analyzed campaign data to inform strategic decision-making.
- Prepared recurring reports summarizing findings and translating data into actionable insights.
- Tracked field activity for gubernatorial campaign using voter file and canvass reports.
- Monitored volunteer shifts, event coverage, and daily outreach schedules.
- Logged voter contact notes from phone banks and door-to-door canvassing.
Legislative SRO Intern
Connecticut General Assembly
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted legislative research and maintained accurate constituent databases to support informed decision-making.
- Prepared reports and facilitated access to financial assistance resources for constituents in need.
- Attended appropriations committee meetings and documented key discussions and decisions to inform legislative actions.
Education
B.S. - Business Finance
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain01-2025
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Business Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Advanced Excel
- PivotTables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- INDEX-MATCH
- Data Management
- Problem Solving
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Junior Achievement Volunteer, Delivered financial literacy lessons alongside a CPA to students.
Timeline
Political Tracker
Gubernatorial Campaign
09.2022 - 12.2022
Legislative SRO Intern
Connecticut General Assembly
01.2021 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
09.2020 - Current
B.S. - Business Finance
Central Connecticut State University