Benjamin Stoner Email & Phone Number

United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Employed via Acara Solutions, temporary agency.

Redding, California Area

Responsible for assisting Lowe’s Companies Inc. in being the “low cost operator” in the home improvement industry, and adding profits to the bottom line. Performance is reviewed primarily on achieving my location’s assigned inventory shrink goal and combined accident frequency rate goal. A strong focus on internal theft and operational shrink is essential in achieving the inventory shrink goal. This focus includes implementing proactive measures to prevent shrink as well as conducting investigations and making recoveries when shrink is identified. All internal and external theft cases must be investigated and resolved in accordance with Corporate Loss Prevention Department policy.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Conducts assessments of Loss Prevention and Operational performance that impacts shortage control.Knowledgeable in the areas of safety, OSHA and environmental programs, and ensures implementation and compliance in assigned store by reviewing safety on a regular basis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results and assists in the development and implementation of corrective actions. Educates and motivates store associates to achieve shrink, workers compensation and general liability goals. Ensures follows-up on required inventories and audits in order to control costs and shrinkage.Manages the training, detection, investigation and successful resolution of all internal high dollar and sensitive investigations within assigned store. Utilize I-Find, Aspect, and “Gum Shoe” Investigations tools to identify and resolve loss caused by internal theft. Ensures all training in the detection and detention of shoplifters including certification has been completed in assigned store.

Sacramento, California Area

Assist in implementation of store shortage prevention and awareness programs.Ensure selling floor security standards are maintained.Recruit, interview and select qualified loss prevention staff.Train, motivate and develop Loss Prevention team to maximize business opportunities.Ensure all procedures, policies, exposure standards and shortage awareness programs are thoroughly understood by Loss Prevention team as well as the entire store.Monitor external case productivity and recoveries.Conduct internal investigations.Managing payroll expense.Clearly communicate store and company objectives so both management and staff are well informed.

Developed management skills.Facilitated open communication with internal and external sources to ensure appropriate actions are taken.Facilitated communication between local law enforcement.Created and maintained documentation of all cases involving criminal activity thoroughly and accurately.Conducted operational audits to ensure reduced shortage through procedure compliance.

Redding, California Area

Responsible for developing and implementing theft prevention and shortage control programs for the store. Further responsible for the direct supervision and training of Loss Prevention awareness within the store.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed clear expectations and drove results through open communication. Effectively managed and developed individuals to provide reliable and consistent results.Conducted interviews leading to the arrest of individuals involved in creating a loss for the company.Effectively identified and contributed to the reduction of organized crime within an individual store.Partnered with Market Investigations Team (MIT) to combat controllable loss.

Lead a fast, fun and collaborative team. Coach and develop team members while delivering great guest service.