Nicholas P. Howell has over a decade of experience in audit and loss reduction management in the retail and construction industries. He has spearheaded corporate savings programs resulting in over $300,000 in annual cost savings. Howell led internal theft investigations with an 85% success rate of collecting full restitution. His experience also includes conducting audits, overseeing loss prevention operations of 188 stores, and project management and coordination roles.

1. NICHOLAS P. HOWELL
167 Park View Court • Peninsula, OH 44264 • (330) 342-7882 • nicholas-howell@sbcglobal.net
AUDIT/LOSS REDUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Retail | Building |Construction
Audit management professional with over a decade of experience in all aspects of audit/loss reduction operations and
management at The Carter-Jones Lumber Company, a leading national building supply retailer. Comprehensive
experience includes creating, leading, and conducting audits resulting in discovery of significant cost savings
opportunities, as well as development and implementation of processes and corporate savings programs to drive
business efficiency. In addition to excellent auditing and loss reduction skills, background includes expertise in the
construction and building industry, retail management, and staff training and development. Core competencies include:
 Internal Audit Management  Construction/Building Industry Expertise
 Inventory Control/Loss Reduction  Retail Store Management
 Creating/Leading/Conducting Audits  Staff Supervision/Training/Mentoring
 Operations Process Improvements  Production Control
 Corporate Savings Programs  Interdepartmental Coordination/Teamwork
AU D I T / L O S S RE D U C TI O N M A N A G E M E N T E XP E R I E N C E & AC H I E V E M E N TS
Achievement Highlights:
 Spearheaded the development and implementation of corporate savings programs, resulting in cost savings of
over $300,000 per year, through maximizing efficiency in the following areas: electricity, propane, waste removal,
fire safety, and security alarms.
 Led efforts to resolve losses due to internal theft, with an 85% success rate of collecting full restitution. Strategies
included conducting thorough investigations, followed by encouraging employees to admit theft and provide
restitution without police involvement, resulting in additional cost savings from avoiding attorney and court fees.
Internal Audit/Loss Reduction Management & Operations Experience:
 Played key role in reviewing internal audits conducted in the field, strategically identifying areas of weakness,
then creating and implementing business process improvements to reduce those risks.
 Oversaw loss prevention operations of 188 locations in ten states, conducting comprehensive internal
investigations and instituting corporate savings programs.
 Strategically designed, coordinated, and led audits in order to maximize potential cost reduction results.
 Performed ongoing risk assessment, developing efficient audit programs to focus on specific risk areas identified.
 Created and implemented operating procedures to improve internal controls and increase operating efficiency.
 Teamed and coordinated with District Managers on loss control issues.
 Supervised, trained, and mentored department staff in successful completion of audits, as well as in other tasks.
Hands-on Auditing Experience:
 Background includes conducting audits in the field, focusing on ensuring procedure compliance and identifying
areas of potential improvement, as well as reviewing findings with Store and District Managers.
Production Control Experience:
 Negotiated with vendors and sub-contractors to ensure GP was achieved.
 Worked with estimator and home owner to ensure work scope accuracy.
 Worked with sub-contractors on a daily basis to ensure quality expectations were meet.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E XP E R I E N C E
Carrara Construction 2015-Current
Construction Coordinator (Project Management)
Howell Home Services, LLC 2013-2015
Construction, remodeling and property maintenance.
The Carter-Jones Lumber Company, Kent, OH and Dixon, IL 1997-2013
Assistant Internal Audit Manager, 2009-2013
Assistant Operations Manager, 2005-2009
General Manager, Carter Clearance Center 2008-2013 (Retail)
Internal Auditor, 2000-2005
Assistant Store Manager, 1997-2000 (Retail)

2. E D U C A TI O N
B.A., Business Management, In Process, Walsh University, North Canton, OH
Building and Construction Trades, Whiteside Area Career Center, Sterling, IL
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Claims Manager
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