Umberto "Robert" Devany Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio & Indiana

Supported the district's sales, profit, and customer service initiatives. My scope of responsibility included all asset protection programs, including; shortage reduction and safety programs, internal and external investigations, physical security compliance, inventory execution, construction projects, and operational processes related to shortage and profit. In addition, I was responsible for recruiting, hiring and training new asset protection executives, enforcing company policies and procedures, preparing for legal compliance audits, and driving executive performance management.

Merrillville, Indiana, United States

Merrillville, Indiana

Cincinnati, Ohio

Support the district's sales, profit, and customer service initiatives. My scope of responsibility includes all operations and asset protection programs, including; expense management, staffing and scheduling, fulfillment, logistics, credit, maintenance and engineering, shortage reduction and safety programs, internal and external investigations, physical security compliance, inventory execution, and construction projects. In addition, I am responsible for recruiting, hiring and training new operations and asset protection executives, enforcing company policies and procedures, preparing for legal compliance audits, and driving executive performance management.

Los Angeles, Ca

Served as the regional lead with Asset Protection execution, provided guidance and direction to all stores and districts. Created and provided training of all District and Store executives. Identified business driving shortage and profitability challenges and determined solutions. Analysed region audit results and assessed action plans to ensure improved performance. Provided leadership for emergency management incidents and conducted assessments of Asset Protection and Operations metrics during field visits.

San Jose & San Francisco, Ca

Supported the district's sales, profit, and customer service initiatives. My scope of responsibility included all asset protection programs, including; shortage reduction and safety programs, internal and external investigations, physical security compliance, inventory execution, construction projects, and operational processes related to shortage and profit. In addition, I was responsible for recruiting, hiring and training new asset protection executives, enforcing company policies and procedures, preparing for legal compliance audits, and driving executive performance management. I also participated in the company's Star Council program designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness with all asset protection processes and procedures.

Miami, Fl & Puerto Rico

Supported the district's sales, profit, and customer service initiatives. My scope of responsibility included all asset protection programs, including; shortage reduction and safety programs, internal and external investigations, physical security compliance, inventory execution, construction projects, and operational processes related to shortage and profit. In addition, I was responsible for recruiting, hiring and training new asset protection executives, enforcing company policies and procedures, preparing for legal compliance audits, and driving executive performance management. I also participated in the company's Star Council program designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness with all asset protection processes and procedures.

Chicago, Il; Minneapolis, Mn; St. Louis, Mo; Detriot, Mi

Supported the region's sales and profit initiatives. My scope of responsibility included recruiting and training new asset protection executives, enforcing company policies and procedures, verifying investigative case compliance, conducting legal compliance audits, and supporting executive performance management. I was responsible for creating, implementing, and executing leadership developmental programs for top talent/high potential asset protection associates and executives. I also participated in the company's Star Council program designed to improve asset protection processes and procedures.

Northwest Indiana / Chicago Market

Supported the store's sales and profit initiatives. My scope of responsibility included asset protection, safety, payroll expense management, and the management of the loss prevention team. I was responsible for directing all shortage initiatives including theft and fraud investigations.

Hammond, Indiana

Counseled with emphasis on prevention. I worked with students and student groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. I helped students deal with issues associated with addictions, substance abuse, family, parenting, marital problems, stress management, self-esteem, and aging. My theoretical orientation was Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Adlerian therapy.

Northwest Indiana / Chicago Market

Supported the store's sales and profit initiatives. My scope of responsibility included assets protection, safeness, payroll expense management, crisis response, recruiting, hiring, training, and management of the assets protection team. I was responsible for directing all shortage initiatives including theft and fraud investigations. I also participated in the company's Leadership Enrichment program designed for top level/high potential executives

Master Of Science In Education (M.S.Ed.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Activities and Societies: American Psychological Association, Member / American Counseling Association, Member / Psi Upsilon Chi Chapter.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Management & Leadership

Human and Organizational Development - Evaluate internal and external resources to enhance the organization’s learning environment.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Alianza Latina del MedioOeste de America (ALMA), President / International Institute & La Casa, Board Member /.