KERRY M PAKULSKI

*** ******* **** * **. Paul MN • 612-***-**** • ad35j7@r.postjobfree.com

Extensive background with accomplished career focused on Loss Prevention Management and Safety along with investigating internal criminal cases looking for an opportunity for employment in a Management Loss Prevention / Safety role.

Ability to work with multiple departments and high levels of leadership in a multi-unit setting. Strong problem solving and analytical skills utilizing all resources to meet deadlines and resolve issues.

Manager of Asset Protection Solutions, 9/2022-Current

Walgreens-Roseville, MN

Responsible for Asset Protection of both Front Store and Pharmacy shrink for approximately 78 retail locations across six districts.

Successful at maintaining a rigorous focus on high-quality standards and bottom-line improvements, conducting in-depth operational assessments and interviews to uncover loss prevention drivers and cost improvements.

Accountable for ensuring safety standards are met, protocols are adhered to and communicated issues.

Utilized a wide range of people and operational management skills to optimize the employee experience to maintain the health of daily and long-term goals.

Systematically aggregated and synthesized large amounts of data to understand trends and root causes.

Responsible for oversight of theft investigations and violations of company policy, including analyzing store reports, inventory, incident reports, and other trends to drive a successful resolution.

Facilitate regular meetings focusing on opportunities to collaborate/align business solutions and asset protection initiatives

Oversight of team assessments, reviewing operational and safety compliance and assist in the preparation of action plans.

Conducts educational training programs and methods for protecting inventory, cash, equipment, and other assets.

Proven people leader capable of identifying and retaining key talent and building teams that complement change, add value, and promote best practices.

Regional Loss Prevention Manager, 5/2020-9/2022

Liberty Tire Recycling-Savage, MN

Determine critical LP priorities for span of control by analyzing reporting tools information.

Build effective partnerships with external accounts

Cover an extensive area in the Upper Midwest consisting of over 500 third party vendors.

Monitor external vendor use of security with span of control

Investigate internal theft incidents ethically and in a timely manner

Determine top priority “Target” stores to guarantee resources and attention

Engage, coach and influence external account vendors to be an extension of Loss prevention by educating and giving them the tools to be successful.

Oversee and lead investigations of theft and fraud and conduct interviews when needed

Identify, promote, and implement security best practices

Completed Safety Audits within area tire plants for compliance and safety practices.

Correction Officer II, 11/2019 to 05/2020

Washington County Sheriff's Office – Stillwater, MN

Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.

Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.

Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.

Supervised 220 plus inmates in facility area to oversee offender movements.

Prepared comprehensive written reports to document inmate disturbances and injuries.

Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.

De-escalated situations in institution to prevent further danger.

Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.

Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.

Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.

Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.

Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.

REGIONAL LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, 01/2016 to 02/2019

CVS HEALTH – Mendota Heights, MN

Managed loss prevention programs for 38 stores, including training, monitoring, investigations, and system audits.

Managed Multi District Loss Prevention Leaders through continuous change, creative thinking, and open communication.

Served as officer responsible for development, communication, and implementation of all action plans to reduce shrink and increase profitability.

Communicate asset protection and safety strategies to reduce shrink to field operations in all Pharmacies and Front stores within assigned region.

Utilized key metrics reporting and company metric tools to identify fraudulent activity within the assigned region resulting in shrink reduction.

Complete required audits monthly to measure operational compliance.

Ensure chain of custody of all controls with Pharmacy Operations and Inventory.

Develop and execute training programs to assure successful outcomes by executing best practices.

Complete a required number of audits monthly to measure operational compliance.

Conduct investigations and interviews of all internal/external incidents.

Fosters a leadership culture with company policy and procedures.

Increased operational efficiency by leading staff development and business planning.

Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Encouraged collaboration between team members to help everyone achieve profit and performance goals.

Leveraged performance and key metrics report data to evaluate and strengthen operations to meet conditions and forecasted needs.

Utilized company database and statistical information to successfully gather evidence to identify criminal activity.

Drove organizational goals by effectively and efficiently identifying and solving complex strategy problems.

Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.

Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.

REGIONAL LOSS PREVENTION AND SAFETY MANAGER, 01/2006 to 01/2016

SAVERS – Bellevue, WA

Managed loss prevention programs for 68 stores including training, monitoring, investigations, and system audits.

Ensures quality execution of all program components, taking ownership of loss prevention program for multiple stores (multiple states) with area of responsibility.

This includes but is not limited to corporate directed "target store" program, investigations, and training.

Provide training, coaching and education to Warehouse/DC Managers, Store Managers and District Managers.

Utilized company data tools to effectively determine root causes of inventory discrepancies and fraudulent activity.

Maintained and developed standard operating procedures related to shrink, safety and inventory control procedures.

Identified criminal trends within assigned Region by utilizing company metric tools and applications.

Responsible for installation, implementation and maintenance of all CCTV systems and key control in all store locations and warehouse.

Reduced injuries and work comp claims among the region by development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.

Improved lockout and tag-out maintenance procedures to maximize worker safety

Collaborated on the grand opening of each store in the region, including assessment of crime statistics, creation of action plans and management training.

Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.

Identified opportunities for shrink risk and improvement through data analysis and KPI management.

Considerable experience in workplace health and safety practices

Strong knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations

Education

Accomplishments

Certifications

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice

Metropolitan State University - Saint Paul, MN

Interview and Interrogations Certified-

Wicklander-Zulawski

CFI Certification (Certified Forensic Interviewer)-

International Associations of Interviewers

OSHA Certification

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

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