Sales Loss Prevention
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER LEE HARRIS
Pittsboro NC 27312
Email: ***************@*****.***
Voice contact: 910-***-****
OBJECTIVE___________________________________________________________
To obtain a position in a dynamic and highly regarded company. The ideal
position would draw on my strong analytical, organizational, leadership and
communication skills, and have opportunities for advancement and
professional growth.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Minor of Psychology
August, 2008 Charleston Southern University,
Charleston SC
. Excelled in all major and minor coursework while participating in
collegiate athletics; significant classes including Research Methods in
Criminal Justice, Police Systems and Practices, Prison Systems and
Practices, Criminology, and Criminal Procedures
. Completed a variety of relevant assignments including: Constitutional
law case studies, shadowing of active police officers in Charleston
County, surveys of county wide government facilities including
McDougall Prison, and the Naval Weapons Station Clinic of Charleston
. Developed effective research skills for online (JSTOR, Westlaw) and
print sources
. Earned research credits, in addition to standard coursework and
participated in the PALS program with the Charleston County Police
Department.
. Honors include recognition as a Dean's List Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE
Loss Prevention Officer
JC Penney Corporation
May 2010-Present
I am a Loss Prevention Officer protecting property, assets, employees
and customers at the District JC Penney store.
Maintain overall low shrinkage for the company
Provide customers with service when needed.
Monitor internal and external theft via overt CCTV
Investigate Organized Retail Crime (ORC) and apprehend/interview
suspects.
Participate in court proceedings in order to prosecute offenders.
Interview suspects in order to get as much information as possible
Maintain BOLO book for offenders to be on alert for
Trained on handcuff techniques, interview techniques, and
surveillance practices from the floor as well as on CCTV.
Work directly with Raleigh Police Department on cases from
apprehension to prosecution.
Adhere by company policies and procedures regarding the apprehension
of shoplifters.
Review alarm activity reports
Control chargeback merchandise disposal
Attend monthly ORC meetings with the local police department
Armed Security Supervisor
January 2009-May 2010
Armed security officer at Sergeant Rank protecting life and property
on a level four Federal site.
I supervise up to eleven officers on a secured government
facility.
I operated the Lenel On Guard Camera system in the Control room of a
level four government facility.
I am PPSB armed certified, CPR certified, AED certified, and first
aid certified.
I have done vehicle inspection, x-ray operations in lobby as well as
loading dock areas.
I also did specialized patrols on daily basis
I am in Charge of training new personnel on equipment and standard
operating procedures
I keep daily records on post inspections and operations reports
I handle disciplinary problems and supervise a shift of eleven
officers
Sales and Marketing Associate Valutex Inc.,
Raleigh, NC
May 2001-August 2008
. Developed and maintained daily sales practices in a total office
environment
. Performed a variety of duties including meeting and interacting with
potential clients and vendors worldwide
. Responsible for preparation of bids, distribution of goods, set up of
sales schedules, and organization of office files
. Handled reordering and restocking for manufacturer's warehouse
. Position and sell additional products and services
. Find new sales opportunities
. Determine the level of satisfaction with our products and services;
Coordinate with internal resources to ensure quick resolution of open
issues
. Inform the customer of upcoming events and product releases
. Attend linen shows worldwide
. Exceeded sales goals and was nominated as the top sales rep. of 2004.
RELEVANT SKILLS
. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, DacEasy, JSTOR and
Westlaw
. Type 45 words per minute
. The ability to close on sales
. Written and verbal communications, public speaking
. Organization and time management
. Leadership and team participation
ACTIVITIES
. Participation in the PALs- Peer Assistance Leadership program for
Charleston Police Department, exemplified uprightness and integrity
amongst groups of peers
. Regular volunteer in the soup kitchen of the Crisis Ministries
. Manned a volunteer station for the Bell Schlough Track Meet for Under-
privileged Youths
. Participated in inter-collegiate athletic programs, including the
Charleston Southern University Football team
. Partook in a football mentorship program at a local elementary school
References
David Saunders
Lead Physical Security Specialist (COTR)
Social Security Administration
Rhys Hester
Professor of Criminal Justice and Academic Advisor
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29406
*******@******.***
Brenda F. Martin, Attorney at Law, P.A.
124 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC, 27605
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