Use my business and managerial skills to communicate both verbally and written with store personnel regarding inventory control, safety, profit contribution, and ethics.Accomplishments- In first 30 days I had to recruited, hire, and train a new team. This team leads the District in external apprehension. Conducts assessments of Loss Prevention and operational performance that impacts shortage control. Actively works with store team in the development and implementation of action plans to improve performance. Educates and motivates store associates to achieve shrink, workers compensation and general liability goals.

Loss Prevention Officer Columbia, South CarolinaAbility to assimilate into the client’s store environment and successful surveillance of patrons while patrolling. Detect and apprehension of external theft by using excellent observation skills. Ability to make good decision under pressure. Have strong report writing and verbal communication skills. Able to work independently, be a team player and a self-starter.Accomplishments-• Impacted our client’s inventory resulting in below company’s shrink percentage• Work closely with store managers and staff to impact internal and external theft. I was awarded Employee of Quarter by US Security Associates Inc. for results and partnership with clients.

Serve customers by supporting Store Management to minimize loss of company assets and maintain a safe and secure environment for Customers and Associates. Direct and manage Loss Prevention team efforts in a specific geographic area. Establish effective internal and external Loss Prevention & Safety controls, and ensure adherence to Loss Prevention & Safety policies and procedures. Maintain a leadership presence in the area and provide Loss Prevention & Safety training and education to LP and Store Associates. Area Loss Prevention Managers direct area investigation efforts and coordinate with LP Staff, Store Management and Local Authorities.Accomplishments-• Insured safety program was adhered to by following-up on Loss Prevention team was completing quarterly audits and safety meeting with management and associates• The Loss Prevention Team I inherited had not closed any cases in 8 months. I created an action plan for the team. This resulted in the team closing two cases within my first 5 weeks and placing 2nd in a Regional contest for the holiday season.• Scheduled and presented new hire Loss Prevention Orientations to all associates and Managers

Use your business, leadership and people skills to inspire exceptional performance. Maximize sales and profits for your Target store. Ensure great guest service and team member satisfaction. Create a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivers a consistent Target brand experience for team members and guests.Accomplishments-• Opened 2 new stores within the first 3 years with Target• Closed 24 internal cases within 3 years.• Training Coordinator and Trainer for District• Promoted to distribution center position from a store level• Established a coalition between Law Enforcement and Area Businesses to discuss crime trends in the surrounding community.Collaborate with Distribution Center leadership and team members on shortage control, safeness, and theft and fraud control.Accomplishments-• Prior to joining the Distribution Center, the shrink was .23%. By partnering with the manager and associates we created an action plan and reduced the shrink to .13%.• Prior to joining the Distribution Center, the safeness incidents were on the rise. By partnering with the manager and associates we created an action plan and reduced safeness incidents to zero. • Scheduled and presented all new hire orientations, associates and management, for Assets Protection.• Selected quarterly training topics for managers and conducted presentations during quarterly meetings. • Selected monthly topics for store District Assets Protection Managers and conducted presentations during monthly conference calls.

Responsible for up to 6 store locations in Upper South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Educated Management to detect theft and apprehend external thieves. Educated employees to deter external theft.Accomplishments-Awarded Area Loss Prevention Manager of the Year5 out of 6 stores ran lowest inventory shortages for Region