Jessica R Alvarado
Objective
Interested in a career change opportunity to align and enhance my career with my Bachelor’s Degree in Social and Criminal justice. Seeking a position with the State and/or County in law enforcement to assist in working with the community with regards to safety and maintaining peace and order.
Skills
- Leadership - Customer Service - Sales
- Expert in Microsoft Office - Inventory Control - Communication
- Problem Resolution - Answering multi-line phone system - Filing/ Organization
Experience
April 2014 – Present Lowes Home Improvement Store Redlands, CA
Loss Prevention Manager
As a Loss Prevention Manager, my primary responsibilities are to ensure that our store operates efficiently and achieves our shortage goals. The scope of responsibilities include protecting Company assets, managing Loss Prevention payroll expense, supervising the store team and directing shortage initiatives, investigations and surveillances. In addition, job responsibilities include:
Analyze shortage results and partner with Store Manager to formulate and implement effective preventative action plans
Manage and monitor internal and external case productivity and recoveries; conduct investigations when necessary
Establish high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness determined by audit results; work with Store Manager to ensure that all policies and procedures are thoroughly understood by team
Develop a positive partnership with all Executives and Associates to make shortage awareness a priority
Partner with Store Manager to address Associate concerns in a reasonable and fair manner, consistent with the values expected by the Company
April 2006 – April 2014 Lowes Home Improvement Store Riverside, CA
Plumbing Sales Specialist
Responsible for all sales in the Plumbing department
Meet Monthly sales goals for department and store
Extensive customer service including consulting, taking special orders, and processing payment for orders, and problem resolution
Also responsible for stocking inventory and operating power equipment
Previous positions held: Kitchen Cabinet, Millworks, and Commercial Sales Specialist
2005-2006 Toyota of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
Customer Service
Responsible for maintenance department register and customer service
Communicated with customers and coordinated the scheduling of maintenance appointments
2003 – 2005 Staples San Bernardino, CA
Copy Center Associate
Responsible for the copy center department
Sales and inventory control
Extensive customer service and support
Education
2010 – Feb 2013 Ashford University B.A. Social and Criminal Justice
Specialization in Forensics and Homeland Security
2003 – 2006 California State University, San Bernardino Liberal Studies Major