Mark E. Simmons Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

White Plains, New York, United States

• Nordstrom The Westchester
• Oversaw asset protection functionalities and safety protocols while partnering with store manager and leadership.
• Hired, trained, and managed a team of 8+ to execute shrink reducing procedures and uphold company policies.
• Built partnerships with local retailers and law enforcement agencies to reduce external theft.
• Conducted internal investigations and interviews with team to reduce internal loss.
• Supported the AP hiring and training for local Nordstrom Rack location.

White Plains, New York, United States

• Nordstrom City Center Rack
• Conducted daily audits and upheld merchandise protection standards.
• Organized store safety rallies and shrink reducing meetings.
• Maintained scheduling for the team and assisted in training of new AP team members.
• Built partnerships with store leadership and associates.
• Graduated Nordstrom Aspiring Leaders Program in Spring 2022

New York, New York, United States

• Nordstrom 14th and Union Rack
• Serviced store as visual asset protection guard and safety officer.
• Identified suspicious subjects and behaviors to prevent external theft or incidents.
• Routinely conducted quality control checks on employee purchases, back of house cleanliness, fitting room sweeps, and employee entrances and exits.
• Maintained building safety and equipment functionality such as elevator/escalator operations and dock accessibility.

• Manufactured and fabricated architectural signage for multiple businesses.
• Operated computers and routing machines for design, customization, and overall production of special-order projects.
• Followed OSHA safety standards while using heavy and light machinery.
• Able to use time management to complete multiple project orders by various due dates.