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Investigated internal theft and losses. Worked closely with internal stakeholders to detect and analyze losses. Interviewed internal associates suspected of causing losses. Mentored and aided in the development of Loss Prevention personnel by using Business Intelligence systems as an additional tool to prevent internal, external, and operational losses. Trained new LP personnel in the internal interview process. Created an innovative approach to investigations, including analyzing data, previously unknown to the department; scrutinized credit card data and employed effective use of reporting. Utilized Financial Business applications to develop reporting that revealed previously unnoticed methods of internal theft; these initiatives were employed using applications that are now best practices within the Loss Prevention department. ● Within first 12 months, led the Loss Prevention Department in cases that resulted in Loss Prevention interviews; approximately 90% led to a successful resolution or termination.● Utilized applications and information beyond loss prevention programs resulting in saving the organization approximately $50,000 in less than four weeks in an internal investigation uncovering theft via companywide promotional campaign. ● Lowered Cost of Sales by approximately 15%. ● Developed and mentored LP personnel via Business Intelligence systems as an additional tool to prevent internal, external, and operational losses and creating a program to expand and monitor their successful use of existing LP applications.

Conducted investigations resulting in shortage reduction for the East Region consisting of 140+ stores. Determined and identified trends in shrink in Sales Reducing Activities (SRA), Institutionalized Shrink (IS), Internal Investigations, and external factors (credit card fraud, ORC activity, and return fraud involving counterfeit merchandise). Provided training and educated business partners, including high-level executives, on identifying SRA/IS activity and its negative results and impact on profitability; coached personnel on proper policies and procedures to resolve and mitigate the issues. Appointed as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in credit card fraud and SRA/IS activities for Gap, Inc. Cultivated relationships company-wide to share information and ideas regarding shrink. Established partnerships with a diverse group of financial institutions and law enforcement to scrutinize credit card fraud and ORC activity.● Recovered $75,000 of detected “bad debt” by identifying several ORC groups involved in gift card/credit card fraud.● Discovered an ORC credit card ring fraud involved in a Card Not Present (CNP) scam across Gap, Inc. resulting in the recovery of approximately $150,00 in merchandise.● Examined the inventory system and identified several issues, including the main cause of IS; turned information over to inventory control and information technology teams to discover issues found were linked to $1M in inventory shrink.● Partnered with the United States Secret Service to facilitate an investigation involving a credit card/return fraud and additional wire fraud ring. Case value was approximately $100,00.● Worked in tandem with GE/Synchrony Capital on a fraud investigation involving brand credit card account fraud and theft totaling $138,000.● Unveiled and examined a fraud ring involved in credit card fraud totaling an excess of $200,00 in losses; fraud was mitigated due to increased awareness by LP team and business partners.

Center District, Israel

Israel National PoliceCentral DistrictIsrael6/93-3/03Advanced Master Sergeant6/93-5/96- Patrol Unit, Rehovot, Israel• Responded to civilian calls to 911.• Manned checkpoints for criminal/terrorist activity.• Escorted prisoners to and from court.• Routine patrols.5/96-12/97- Special Patrol Unit• Crowd control during demonstrations and civil disturbances.• Support for narcotics enforcement.• Support for undercover General Security Services agents, the equivalent of the FBI, in the apprehension of wanted terrorists/criminals.• Provided security for political leaders including Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Foreign Minister.• Training in special advanced police/military tactics and weaponry.12/97-3/03- Traffic Enforcement• Accident investigations.• Issuing traffic citations.• Manning checkpoints for various traffic infractions including DUI and other administrative violations.• Sergeant in command of 6-10 officers per shift.• Giving support to Patrol units.