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Irvine, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coached and developed a team of investigators focusing on employee theft, shrink, fraud, critical incidents, and policy violations in over 300 company grocery partnered recycling and processing centers in California. Managed an external consultant focusing on external theft and fraud involving organized crime groups. Ensure proper documentation and preparation of evidence for prosecution. Led a team of secret shoppers that reported company operational performance standards, along with compliance of California recycling regulations.Developed a data case management reporting platform focused on measuring department investigative performance metrics. Partnered with Operations, Safety, Training and Transportation teams to implement loss prevention programs. Sourced and budgeted security vendors, focusing on the implementation of proactive safety and security measures.Monitored and managed a driver camera-based system reporting behaviors leading to coachable events.

Southern California

• Conducted workers’ compensation investigations, obtained recorded statements from claimants, witnesses, and employers. • Managed a caseload of field investigations, reporting investigation updates, and assisted in the mitigation and deterrence of insurance fraud. • Documented all activities in a professional investigative report according to insurance carriers time sensitive requirements.

Southern California

Provide contract services performing operational loss prevention audits targeting cash handling, inventory controls, and theft mitigation. Brand compliance audits targeting environmental health and safety, and OSHA standards. Conduct comprehensive analysis of hazards, exposures, controls and the effectiveness of controls, Communicates risk evaluations and recommendations for the reduction of claims.Risk Management services that focus on supporting the Workers’ Compensation and Property Casualty strategies.

Los Angeles World Airports

Monitored and investigated shrinkage trends during monthly inventory counts focusing on reduction of cost of goods in multiple concepts. Managed and implemented inventory control programs focusing on loss reduction. Implemented and monitored Workers' Compensation and Safety policies, and procedures. Ensured immediate reporting and investigation of claims. Developed a safety culture. Ensured monthly safety committee minute meeting notes were documented and participation was consistent. Performed operational audits, including health department, OSHA, and food safety.Identified and resolved potential compliance and safety risks. Provided coaching to associates focusing on improved safety practices. Conducted theft and fraud investigations and interviewing in an airport union environment. Utilized CCTV camera systems to identify, investigated and resolved associate and vendor delivery theft incidents.Coordinated and conducted all safety awareness and loss prevention training for associate and management teams.

Orange County, California Area

Conducted worker’s compensation and liability investigations. Documented all activities in a professional investigative report according to deadline requirements.Communicated investigative results with case managers providing clients daily investigative updates. Represented insurance carriers in mediation and settlement hearings.

Anaheim, California

Developed and maintained interactive business partnerships with operations management resulting in improved sales and a loss reduction of inventory shortage and cash variances in company owned business units. Managed all Loss Prevention initiatives and shortage control awareness strategies in a multi-unit environment consisting of four regions by focusing on improving actual versus ideal inventory trends and cash variance control best practices. Proactively conducted investigations and internal employee interviews of losses by utilizing exception reporting and digital video review of employee theft, fraud, employee policy violations, and workplace violence. Maintained vendor relationships, including a contract security program for high risk locations.Conducted security surveys for new and existing stores to determine equipment to counter anticipated crime trends. Implemented and scheduled CCTV, safe, and alarm installations with vendors according to fiscal year budget. Coordinate all physical security efforts and controls with a proprietary central station.Developed Loss Prevention training materials and presentations and participate in Corporate, Regional and District meetings to provide training on proper cash handling techniques, counterfeit identification, inventory control procedures, employee policy violations, and building security measures.

Manhattan Beach, California

Hired, trained, mentored, and developed an asset protection team. Managed a yearly staffing budget.Created and maintained a strong partnership with all district and regional management, including operations, human resources, and investigations.Implemented and maintained a shoplifter prevention program that included directing and participating in the detection, apprehension and processing of shoplifters.Strong focus on internal theft including detailed documentation, interviewing, and prosecution of dishonest team members.Initiated all internal theft investigations at store level and an offsite distribution warehouse using exception based reporting and point of sale digital video. Owned a safeness culture focusing on prevention by ensuring all store leadership was trained on asset protection best practices.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed and conducted internal and external theft, pilferage, and damage investigations in the Los Angeles region Ground delivery terminals and sorting facilities.Planned, developed, and implemented security awareness programs for FedEx operational management and all employee groups. Coordinated moving surveillance and undercover operations at high risk facilities.Supervised all contract security staff at sorting facilities.Case management, utilizing exception based reporting along with loss trends frequencies in order to reduce claims.Performed security surveys of package sorting facilities. Coordinated all CCTV video and alarm installations. Participate in joint sales calls with high volume shippers to implement preventative measures of reducing damage and theft claims. Assisted local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies conduct cargo theft, drug, and trademark investigations.

Professional Certificate – Purchasing, Logistics, And Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management

Associates Of Arts Degree, Administration Of Justice/ Law Enforcement