John R. Gavin II

**** ******* **.

Columbus, OH *3209

614-***-**** • adiwit@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

A highly motivated professional passionate in providing quality safety and security to people and assets. Strengths include: the ability to develop emergency response plans and procedures, analyze risks to minimize losses, and the ability to establish interpersonal relationships with colleagues.

●Knowledge of public safety

●Team building and development

●Leadership and management

●Active listening and learning

●Social perceptiveness

Systems evaluations

Work Experience

JCPenney Logistics Center Asset Protection Team Lead Expert Oct.2015- Present

●Coordinate and conduct internal investigations for employee theft and violations of company Asset Protection policies

●Develope and Implement tatics/measures to effect bottom line results in shortage control

●Train Asset Protection/Operations staff on loss control and prevention measures

●Monitor and review paperwork procedures to prevent error-related shortages

●Coordinate CCTV surveillance and review by Asset Protection staff

●Coordinate intsall/maintenance of CCTV systems.

●Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid, and obtaining assistance from paramedics

●Perform duties of loss prevention associate

●Assist Asset Protection Manager in administartive duties

●Maintain associates schedules

JCPenney Logistics Center Loss Prevention Associate Aug.2015- Oct. 2015

●Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises

●Inspected and adjusted security systems and equipment to ensure operational use

●Patrolled facility premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and theft

Macys Stores, Inc. Asset Protection Detective July 2014- July 2015

●Responded to customer and associate incidents to facilitate first aid and minimize company liability

●Recovered stolen merchandise and apprehended shoplifters which committed fraud or other criminal acts against the company

●Investigated criminal violations against a person or property of any customer or associate that was committed on company premises

●Prepared prompt and complete reports relative to all theft incidents, merchandise recoveries, accident investigations, audits, and other activities as assigned by the Asset Protection Manager

●Promoted shortage awareness and theft deterrence among associates by conducting meetings and participating in training events

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Loss Prevention Associate Feb. 2013- July 2015

●Detected and apprehended shoplifters

●Assisted in internal theft and employee policy violations investigations

●Prepared incident and investigation reports

●Developed and implemented shortage action program, and raised shortage awareness among associates

●Performed audits to evaluate compliance of merchandise protection standards

United States Coast Guard Boarding Officer/Boat Crew April 2007- Dec. 2012

●Provided environment protection and water law enforcement by interdicting illegal immigrants and drug trafficking

●Performed water search and rescue missions in emergency situations

●Performed tasks in connection with deck maintenance, small boat operations, and supervising all personnel assigned to ship’s deck force to ensure the safety of all personnel

Awards & Recognitions

Sailor of the Quarter (2010)

Boarding Team Member (2008-2012)

Boat Crewmen (2007-2012)

Communication watch stander (2007-2012)

Rifle Sharpshooter (2008)

Team Accommodation Award, Ice Search and Rescue (2010)

Team Accommodation Award, Presidential Escort (2011)

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