Eric Lewis

**** ****** *****, ***** *****, Ohio *4116

Mobile: 440-***-**** E-mail: kkdgja@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

****-******* *** *********** (NASDAQ: LKQX) Internal Audit Manager

$3.5B publicly traded retailer/wholesaler/remanufacturer/distributor of recycled/aftermarket auto and heavy truck parts sold domestically and in 7 foreign countries

Akron, OH 44306 www.lkqcorp.com

Accomplishments

• Project Leader to improve profitability by analyzing customer credit percentages, credit card policies, accounts payable vendor credits, tax audits, fuel expenditures, towing expenses, and more which resulted in refunds and savings and detected fraud that saved the company over $1 million

• Assigning, scheduling and supervision of Audit Staff

• Operations Expert for Remanufacturing, Full Service, Self Service, and Heavy Truck divisions

• Created the 3 field audit program guides, all control narratives, standardized workpapers, key controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (Sections 404/302) and risk assessments (including fraud)

• Created tutorials and training assistance materials used by Management to improve reporting.

Daily Responsibilities

• Site Visits: (1) Sarbanes-Oxley compliance/control procedure analysis (2) management’s initiative compliance (3) improvement of operational efficiencies

• Control testing for Field Locations, Corporate, Regional Accounting Centers

• IT Auditing – Corporate testing, general control testing, Segregation of Duties (SOD) reviews, identify and test automated controls, and new software evaluations

• Creating, developing and analyzing reports used by Management for profitability improvement

2005-2007 Europower, Inc. & Europower Holding, Inc. Vice-President/Controller

ISO/TS 16949 Complaint Assembly/Distributor/Manufacturer of rubber and thermoplastic hydraulic hoses and fittings with $14 million in annual sales

Valley View, Ohio 44125 www.europowerinc.com

Accomplishments

• Instituted new credit policies, credit limits, and credit terms, resulting in 2.5 days lower DSO.

• Minimized the impact of a Chapter 11 accounts receivable bankruptcy of $280K by successfully negotiating Preferred Vendor Status and establishing parameters for post bankruptcy selling terms.

• Negotiated new Asset Based Lending (ABL) agreement to increase line of credit.

• Established new accounting policies and created schedules for all financial statement accounts.

• Reduced the number of days to report month end financial statements by 2 days.

• Instituted formalized hiring and disciplinary processes

• Rewrote and updated company Policies and Procedures manual.

Daily Responsibilities

• Cash management and forecasting during periods of 20% annual growth

• Prepare and report all financial data to summarize, project, budget, and forecast the accurate and timely financial position of the Company.

• Maintain all company IT hardware and software. Provide consultation, training, and technical support to Company employees. Maintain backups for servers.

• Direct supervision of all accounting and administrative staff, secondary supervision of all Company employees. Oversaw hiring, dismissals, and disciplinary actions.

• Manage employee payroll and benefit programs.

• Negotiate contracts relating to all administrative vendors and lending institutions

• Liaison with Corporate attorney's in matters pertaining to personnel issues, customer bankruptcy, collections, pending litigations, and corporate resolutions.

• ISO/TS 16949 Complaint, created and maintained Controlled Document, performed audits

2002-2005 RG Barber Consultants CPA’s, Inc. Senior Examiner / Network Administrator

Consulting firm specializing in due diligence field examinations for financial institutions

Cleveland, Ohio 44107 www.rgbarber.com

• Perform and lead multi-examiner due diligence field examinations

• Reviews of companies with yearly sales ranging from $1.0 million to $2.5 billion

• Clients: Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail, health care, and financing companies

• Verify loan collateral, financial reporting capabilities, and loan availability

• Extensive valuation and controls testing on all financial reporting

• National and international travel to major financial institution’s customers

• Creating and maintaining tutorials and training manuals for new employees

• Communicate risk exposure and significant issues to account executives

• Recommend collateral availability and advance rates to lending institutions

2000-2002 Standard Parking, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAN) Senior Accountant / Network Coordinator

Standard Parking is a leading national provider of parking facility management services

Cleveland, Ohio 44114 www.standardparking.com

• Preparation of monthly financial statements for over 30 airport locations

• Contract compliance, annual audits, joint venture management, accounts receivable

• Budget to actual variance analyses, monthly account reconciliation’s

• General ledger, monthly, quarterly, and annual closings

1999-2000 Norman, Jones, Enlow & Company Staff Auditor / Network Coordinator

Regional public accounting firm specializing in accounting services individuals and mid-size businesses

Columbus, Ohio 43215 www.nje.com

• Audits, reviews, and compilations of external/internal financial statements

• In-Charge Accountant on engagements, budget management

• Manufacturing, Not-for-Profit, Governmental and Compliance auditing

• Federal, multi-state, and local tax return preparation and research

• Financial forecasting, client relations, management letter composition

• Cost benefit & budget vs. actual analyses

1997-1999 Keister, Radice & Company Staff Accountant / Network Administrator

Regional public accounting firm specializing in accounting services for individuals and small businesses

Westlake, Ohio 44145

• Reviews and compilations of external financial statements

• Individual/Corporate federal, state, and local tax preparation and compliance

• Financial projections and forecasting, business consulting

EDUCATION: Bachelors of Business Administration BBA, University of Toledo

Dean’s List Graduate: 1996 Major: Accounting

ORGINIZATIONS: Member of IAA (Institute of Internal Auditors), Alpha Sigma Phi (Fraternity)

IT EXPERIENCE:

All Microsoft product lines, including the use, training, and support of Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Access), SAP, Oracle, MAS 90 & 200, AS400, Peachtree, QuickBooks, FAS Depreciation Software, Creative Solutions, Depreciation Solutions, Crystal Reports, Monarch Pro, LAN support, web design and maintenance, workstation troubleshooting and a full range of hardware and software capabilities.

INTERESTS: Family, Church, Golf, Martial Arts, Scuba Diving, Sky Diving

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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