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Residential and commercial general contracting. From the floor up, with the exception of new construction, we have a diverse network of sub-contractors and an in-house team that can handle almost any facet of the construction process.

Accomplishments: Five of seven years delivered shrink results better than goalInstrumental in developing three direct reports into next level positions, with a fourth currently in a bench positionBetter than 80% success rate in industry firearms inspections in area of responsibility over seven year periodManage up to ten direct reports covering as many as ten states and 85 store locations with annual sales exceeding $750M Moderated and presented at two RILA annual conferences (Developing Internal Talent)Successfully opened one new market, and over 75 stores to ensuring company expectations were executed for training, systems placement, product protection and operational execution

Managed long-term and short-term shrink mitigation development to improve profitability. Analyzed inventory results to determine root causes. Created budgets. Aligned strategic development with organizational goals. Reviewed operational processes to eliminate potential loss. Reduced organizational liability associated with department processes. Determined grassroots controls to reduce shrink, meeting with newly acquired team to review existing program, historical application, available resources, cultural hurdles and mission statement for industry benchmarking, high-impact program.Established training and awareness plan, investigations strategy, civil demand/restitution program, as well as integration plan. Identified $3,000,000 in bottom-line improvement within first year and an additional $2,500,000 within 36 months.Responsible for 13 direct reports including loss prevention operations, analytics, investigations and field and over 1,200 stores covering the U.S. and CanadaCreated departmental strategic vision for short and long term goals Reviewed strategy with various levels of leadership to include implementation and adoption of process improvementsSuccessfully updated fire and burglar alarm systems, upgrading equipment and scaling efficiencies

Director of Loss PreventionAugust 2001 - March 2006Managed loss prevention for Gap Inc. and Gap outlets. Held responsibility for 680 brand stores throughout midwest and western states as well as entire outlet division of 230 stores with combined sales volume of over $4,000,000,000. Developed and managed five annual budgets totaling over $17,000,000 related to loss prevention department. Directed seven regional loss prevention managers, including reviews, department plans, and training. Collaborated with division presidents and executive/zone vice presidents to address emerging trends through operational controls. Delivered annual shrink goal under budget each year Created college internship program for department with emphasis on developing bench strength.Instrumental in negotiating national contract with third party for Critical Response for Work Place ViolenceDirector of Loss Prevention - DistributionApril 1999 - August 2000Oversaw four distribution campuses and 145 loss prevention staff members located in midwest and Canada and catalog fulfillment center.Distribution Loss Prevention ManagerApril 1998 - August 1999Managed all loss prevention responsibilities for a distribution center campus in Northern Kentucky, including six facilities totaling 2,000,000 square feet 75 employeesManaged and developed all aspects of budget related to team of 75 including payroll, travel, guard servicesNegotiated security contract with third party providers and for capital expenditures for the facilitiesManaged brand protection program, identifying, investigating and resolving trademark infringement issues.Implemented audit process for inbound and outbound processes related to inventory movement