Loss Prevention Consultant and Security Professional with over 20 years of successful corporate and military leadership positions.• Throughout my career, I have consistently proven that I can succeed in increasing profits, develop a modern security environment and motivate others. • In my previous positions in Security Management and Loss Prevention I was able to create a cohesive team between Loss Prevention and Operstions Management.• I was also offered the opportunity by a large event operations company to expand my experience in physical security and personal protective details. I assisted in providing security staffing and security consultation for major college sporting events that included the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I also provided the manpower of trained security officers and customer assistance personnel for major venues that included the Barber Motorsports Park, the Talladega Motor Speedway and various Music Festivals. Meeting the Clients expectations and Customer Service is a necessity in all business relationships.• I have successfully Managed Loss Prevention Operations in over 100 retail pharmacies in three states. In my position with Walgreens I reduced the Shrink from an approximate high of 5% down to a low of approximately 1.5%. This was accomplished with constant training and store audits. I developed and coordinated relationships with local, state and Federal drug enforcement agencies to reduce the spread of Narcotic Drug Diversion. I was able to accomplish this decrease in theft through employee investigations, pre-hire background checks and the use of computer based inventory controls. We used various computer data systems to develop drug theft cases. • These Loss Prevention positions included managing a security budget, security officer programs and advising the Regional Vice President on Security and Loss Prevention programs that I had implemented in my Area.• I Served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. This included Combat Operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I assisted in the development and implementation of security and stabilization operations in the third largest city in Iraq. I assisted my chain of command by providing static security for Iraqi government buildings, conducted site surveys, and made site security improvements. Working with my superiors, we were able to transport and secure several multi-million dollar money shipments in coordination with United States Army Special Forces units.