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What path did you take to your current career?

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration. MBA in Management. Started as a customer service representative then gravitated to the Purchasing field at Pitney Bowes. Started that career as a Purchasing Specialist. I was then subsequently promoted to Buyer, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Manager and Director of Purchasing.... read more

Posted @ 07:16AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What advice do you have for someone who wants a job like yours?

Pay your dues and work your way up just as I did. Get the best education possible and keep up on the developments in the Purchasing field by attending seminars and joining professional organizations. Network with other Purchasing professionals to find out how they do things at their respective companies. No reason to reinvent the wheel if someone has a great way to do things.... read more

Posted @ 07:14AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What was your first job?

The previously mentioned job on the landscaping crew at the golf course was my first ever job. Working as a customer service representative at Georgia Pacific was my first "real" job out of college.

Posted @ 07:11AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What profession other than yours would you like to try?

No doubt about it: professional baseball player.

Posted @ 07:10AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you?

My college baseball coach who taught me the importance of perserverance, never giving up, being tenacious and the lesson of being a good winner and loser.

Posted @ 07:09AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What was your most memorable summer job?

During my college years I worked on the landscaping crew at a golf course. It was hard work, but being outside all day was great. I also was allowed to play golf for free.

Posted @ 07:07AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What's your ideal role within an organization?

A management position in the Purchasing field where my experience and skills will be utilized to maximize the organization's profit margin and contribute to the overall success.

Posted @ 06:53AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What's your ideal work environment?

Business casual with fellow employees that respect each other's ideas. Also and environment that provides the proper tools to allow the employee to get the job done.

Posted @ 06:52AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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What kind of job are you looking for?

A job in the Purchasing/Procurement field where I can bring my expert level of knowledge and passion to a fresh new environment and contribute to the success of the organization.

Posted @ 06:50AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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Myspace or Facebook (or neither)?

Neither

Posted @ 06:49AM, February 17, 2008 by William Foglio | Permalink
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Ted Josephson
Masters, Finance at university of bridgeport

I worked with Bill over the last few years during his tenure at People's as Director of Purchasing, and found him to be a great asset. He played a key role in not only helping my business team negotiate tight contracts that had bottom line benefit to the organization, but also in helping to refine our business requirements so that we developed maximum benefit from our new vendor relationships. He is a great team player - focused & a man of integrity. I would happily work with him again!

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