JAMES W. NICKOLS

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JCPENNEY

PARADISE VALLEY MALL & GOODYEAR, ARIZONA

AREA ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER

August 2018-Present

Manage the Asset Protection department for two stores

Internal investigations using data/trend analysis in exception-based reports

compliance audits, training store personnel on asset protection strategies

BLOOMINGDALE’S

KING OF PRUSSIA & WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA

SENIOR EXECUTIVE; DUAL STORE ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER

January 2017-January 2018

Managed the Asset Protection department for two stores

Internal investigations using data/trend analysis in exception-based reports

Develop, communicate, and implement emergency response procedures

WALGREENS

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

DISTRICT ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER

April 2000-August 2015

Shrink control for 35 stores

Internal investigations of loss and drug diversion allegations

Conduct sensitive investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence

JAMES W. NICKOLS

MONTGOMERY WARDS

LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

SECURITY MANAGER

October 1998-April 2000

Internal and external theft investigations

Physical security of employees and customers

Train store personnel on safety and security strategies

JAMES W. NICKOLS

EDUCATION

Mesa Community College – Police Academy

September 1990-June 1991

Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

Wayne State University

September 1982-December 1986

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology

Henry Ford Community College

September 1979-June 1982

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and Liberal Arts

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Wicklander certified

Developed a shrink reduction checklist for store management that was adopted and integrated company-wide.

Developed and implemented the “Think Shrink Orientation” program for new hires in high shrink stores.

Developed the “Shrink as a By-Product” program to identify key operational deficiencies and execute corrective actions.

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