• Manage the Security Operations Center for Ally. I lead a team of analyst that provide timely communications and actionable intelligence to support the protection of our associates, assets/intellectual property, and infrastructure. Leads the Critical Incident Response Team.• Serve as the hub for the monitoring of risks and threats that may affect the business and ensure all systems, both hardware and software, are functioning properly, and immediately notify appropriate stakeholders.• Perform planning and provide direction to ensure that the PSOC is delivering maximum value to the business and provide training and develop Standard Operating Procedures for personnel assigned to the PSOC to facilitate effective performance.• Identify and communicate daily all critical items requiring the attention of senior management.Develop a program for maintenance and troubleshooting of software systems with a focus on preventative maintenance and early detection of potential issues and assist in identifying new technologies and upgrades for existing systems.• Assume full responsibility for identifying and scheduling all appropriate certifications and inspections of the PSOC, its systems, personnel and functions and ensure procedures and protocols are in place that enable the timely and effective response to, and management of, incidents, alarms, notifications, calls and other activities related to the PSOC and its role as a central monitoring station. • Manage the issuing credentials to current and new associates.

Director of Loss Prevention & Safety is responsible for protecting and securing company assets and Team Members in supply chain, the corporate facility and the hangar; and for reducing and controlling company losses due to shrink, general liability claims, workers compensation claims fraud or theft. I manage and direct the work of Regional Managers of Loss Prevention - Supply Chain while overseeing the financial responsibility for loss prevention and occupational safety for the Supply Chain division. This includes includes distribution centers, and third-party satellite locations with an average combined annual sales volume of $8 billion. I oversee a budget of 4 million dollars to maintain and improve equipment in the DC’s and corporate campus. I have foster a rapport with the VP of Distribution, Distribution Management, Human Resources, Transportation, local law enforcement, emergency response teams and other government officials. I continue to develop, execute and maintain loss prevention & safety compliance initiatives. I have responsibility for the mail service centers at corporate and all and ensure best practices are in place to drive safety and efficiency.

Oversee capital deployment and new technology as it relates to Loss Prevention; responsible for a $12M budget. Supervise a team of two Senior Loss Prevention Managers, three Loss Prevention Managers and three contractors. Manage budgets for new and existing stores. Source new technologies, physical security and effective vendor partnerships for all locations. Direct the physical and merchandise-related security features of all new and existing locations; define the risk analysis, auditing, and ranking of the location and manage outsourced installations of security systems, burglar alarms, fire alarms, locks/cores, surveillance and merchandise security. Oversee Loss Prevention operations for new store openings; remodel sources, select vendors, and manage stakeholder relationships; ensure that support drives Loss Prevention to meet inventory shrink cost goals and mitigate expenses. Monitor vendors to guarantee their work is within SLA guidelines. Collaborate with business partners through all lines of business; includes merchandising, construction and internal procurement to implement merchandise physical security features. Conduct facility audits to ensure compliance and status of prevention initiatives.

Executed asset protection programs for 40 stores, while managing a team of seven Loss Prevention Area Managers and one Auditor; area of responsibility totaled approximately 800 stores and included all overall supervisory responsibilities (e.g., hiring, assigning and directing work, and evaluating performance). Assessed store procedures to ensure protection of inventory, cash, equipment and other company assets. Initiated and conducted investigations and store audits for multiple stores with minimal oversight from Divisional Vice Presidents of Loss Prevention and the Vice President of Loss Prevention. Fostered positive working relationships with corporate work groups (e.g., Store Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, etc.) and local law enforcement to implement programs based on observations; made recommendations to improve inventory shrinkage and store operations. Facilitated training efforts for Area Loss Prevention Managers and Auditor; included delivering Loss Prevention certification/training courses and implementing departmental coaching tools (e.g., Loss Prevention Procedural Manual). Collaborated with Store Operations team to interview potential team members and train Store Managers in asset protection programs and methods. Promoted company’s store-centered commitment to customers, service and sales.

Assumed full responsibility for 230 locations; managed two Area Loss Prevention Managers. Worked with Store Operations to protect assets; included proactive programs and control shrink; also served as an internal consultant for Store Operations on Human Resources Departments regarding legal issues and investigations. Decreased inventory losses through monitoring company programs to identify theft and/or fraud. Trained and coached District, Store and Assistant Managers; provided training in Loss Prevention and other legal areas e.g., new Manager orientation, integrity interviewing, safety and Worker’s Compensation. Conducted special investigations e.g., wage/hour and sexual harassment cases. Built a working partnership with the Regional Vice President regarding personnel issues related to Loss Prevention and other legal matters.

Directly supervised 230 store locations in two states. Worked with Store Operations to protect assets; implemented proactive programs and facilitated control shrink efforts, e.g., remained within acceptable business limits. Served as an internal consultant to Store Operations on Human Resources and legal issues/investigations. Decreased losses; monitored company programs and identified theft and/or fraud directly and through alternate avenues. Provided training similar to the efforts detailed as part of the Regional Loss Prevention Manager role.

Oversaw 160 store locations in two states. Implemented proactive shrink control programs and served as an internal consultant for the Store Operations team. Decreased inventory losses through monitoring company programs and identifying theft and/or fraud both directly and through others by 0.75%. Developed and implemented a robbery Prevention strategy for the Houston Market. Trained and coached District, Store and Assistant Managers. Investigated sexual harassment cases and other policy violations as they arose. Built and maintained a positive working partnership with the Regional Vice President regarding personnel issues related to Loss Prevention and general legal operations.

Managed the internal theft program for various retail store locations within a high-volume market. Utilized exception reports, surveillance and employee tips to generate cases; liaised with outside agencies including police, courts and legal personnel to resolve cases. Taught fact finding/investigation techniques to Loss Prevention Associates and partnered with both District and Store Managers to build LP awareness.

Supervised six non-exempt Loss Prevention staff in three locations; prioritized Loss Prevention staff activities based on store plans. Conducted internal and external theft investigations and provided input regarding weekly and monthly planning. Fostered Loss Prevention and Store Operations partnerships through effective collaboration with store management. Implemented shrinkage awareness programs and validated execution of all operational controls; successfully reduced shrinkage levels by $650K. Trained and coached Loss Prevention staff; prepared schedules, conducted new hire orientations, and worked with the District Loss Prevention Manager to complete hiring and recruiting efforts.