Michael Kobierecki has over 15 years of experience in data analysis, pricing analysis, cost analysis, and project management. He currently works as a Data Control Analyst for Highmark HMPG Pharmacy where he maintains pricing databases, prepares product margin reports, and communicates with suppliers. Previously, he held financial and cost analysis roles at Baker Hughes and GE where he performed budget variance analysis, developed reporting systems, and identified opportunities to optimize processes. He has a Master's in Business Administration from Penn State University and a Bachelor's in Business and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

1. Michael Kobierecki
1110 Rebecca Ct.  Oakdale, PA 15071  412-867-1401 mkobie1978@gmail.com
Skills Summary ______________________________________________________________________
 Pricing Analysis
 Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
 Data Analysis
 Data Base Creation and
Management
 Statistical Analysis, Modeling and
Testing
 Quantitate and Qualitative
Analytics Budget Analysis
 Cost Analysis
 Standard Cost Setting
 Variance Analysis
 Project Management
 Process Development
 MS Excel; Access PowerPoint,
Word; and Outlook
 Cognos
 MS Project, Vision
 Database Management
 SAP and Essbase Hyperion
 Tecsys Elite
Full Time Professional Experience ______________________________________________________
Highmark, HMPG Pharmacy, Data Control Analyst, 2013 to Current, Zelienople, PA
 Create and maintain purchase and sales pricing database for the pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain
that supports the Allgheny Health Network and multiple other customers.
 Prepare and analyze product margin reports. Identify, analyze and explain root causes of variances.
 Communicate with wholesaler and producers of pharmaceuticals and work with these parties to maintain
contract pricing and terms across hospital, physicians and retail classes of trade.
 Query data, prepare and analyze reports to support management decision making processes.
Baker Hughes; Financial Analyst; 2012 to 2013; Canonsburg, PA
 Perform month end close tasks including reporting, journal entries budget variance analysis and adjustments.
 Analyze accounts receivable data and partner with operations and sales to minimize days sales outstanding.
 Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue projections.
 Perform periodic and annual inventory and asset counts as required.
General Electric; Life Cycle Cost Analyst; 2004 to 2010, Erie, PA
 Perform annual material budget reviews for service contracts totaling $180 Million.
 Quantify financial impact of engineering and manufacturing productivity projects and service programs.
 Perform weekly and quarterly manufacturing variance analysis to identify, investigate and explain drivers of
significant variances.
 Work with operations and engineering using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools to identify opportunities to
optimize locomotive service processes while maximizing productivity.
 Develop reporting systems using relational database programs including Microsoft Access and Cognos.
Temporary and Contracting Experience__________________________________________________
Bombardier; Temporary Contract Project Controller; 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
 Prepare and issue project invoices to multiple internal and external customers.
 Monthly reconcile monthly revenues, costs and collections.
 Review monthly revenue and cost forecasts.
 Support Project Managers and Planners with respect to Project Finances.
Erie Insurance; Temporary Contract Project Control Administrator; 2010 to 2011, Erie, PA
 Structure, resource and schedule Information Technology Projects using Agile and Waterfall Methodologies.
 Develop tools to measure and predict project progress and measure deliverables.
 Audit project documents and deliverables to verify integrity of qualitative and quantitate reporting requirements.
Education
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – Erie, PA
Masters of Business Administration, 2005 GPA: 3.6/4.0
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelors of Arts, Business and Political Science, 2000 GPA: 3.2/4.0