Prevention Manager East Hartford
Resume:
Sean P. Langan
Southwick, Ma. 01077
Objective
To obtain a position in Distribution and/or Regional Management where my leadership ability and tenacity with analytical and investigative skills can be used to enhance Operational performance and curtail Shrink and impact Safety.
Profile
A well organized professional who exudes a positive attitude and proficiency in technical and administrative arenas.
Adaptable to changing situations with a willingness to meet new challenges.
A positive thinker and problem solver, capable of working independently as well as in a team-oriented atmosphere.
An individual who can accept as well as give direction and guidance.
Meticulous, with an attention to detail.
Special interest in the foreign languages of German and French.
Work Experience
2018-Present The Home Depot Area Supervisor
Drive a Safety culture that aligns the leadership team and the associates towards consistent situational awareness.
Reduce the frequency of injuries and accidents through an awareness program from recognition to accountability.
Conduct internal Investigations and interviews, sku level investigations towards reduction of operational shrink.
Conduct orientations that focus on Safety and begin the process of relationship building with the associates.
Perform audits that focus on Safety and Accuracy.
Interact daily with all associates providing coaching and encouragement in their safety performance.
2007-2018 Cabela’s East Hartford, CT. Senior Asset Protection Manager
Provide leadership and training for other Asset Protection Managers in Cabela’s through various roles to include travelling to new store locations across the U.S. and Canada in a support training function.
Manage physical security of building, firearms controls, cash office oversight, and safety.
Conduct internal Investigations and interviews, sku level investigations towards reduction of operational shrink.
Manage and train Asset Protection staff of 8-10 Outfitters in tandem with weekly floor Outfitter training.
Conduct investigations in cooperation with Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
Drive investigations that reach multi-store levels.
Opened Cabela’s East Hartford, Ct., store from construction phase through Grand Opening to include placement of over 150 cameras for optimal results and onboarding a new department.
2005-2007 Freedom Home Improvement Southwick, MA. Self-Employed Contractor
Installation of roofing systems, windows, doors, and fencing.
Interior/exterior painting, decking, siding and framing.
1998-2005 Lord & Taylor, A Division of May Co. Farmington, CT. Loss Prevention Manager
Partner with senior management to reduce store shrink; perform audits and investigations to recover company loss; manage, train, recruit and oversee Loss Prevention staff; lead all internal investigations /interviewing of dishonest employees.
Managed a team of five Investigators, two of which were promoted into Management ranks in 2003 and 2004 consecutively.
Maintained top 5 performance ranking in region for number of internal/external cases apprehended since 1999.
Trainer for Massachusetts/Connecticut Region which averaged over 30 employees quarterly through prepared reading and video training, as well as group round tables and forums.
1998-2002 Lord & Taylor Manchester, CT. Loss Prevention Group Manager
Managed three Loss Prevention Departments in Danbury, Meriden, and Manchester.
Responsible for hiring, training, and driving a successful team capable of conducting independent investigations, both internal and external.
Provided consistent and successful results statistically within the District and developed and promoted two direct reports into leadership roles within these locations through consistent team building.
1996-1997 Filene’s Waterford, CT. Loss Prevention Manager
Led internal/external investigations to reduce store shortage by 10 basis points.
Responsible for department scheduling, evaluations and training.
Developed a small team of three investigators to impact Shrink in this location in tandem with the support and partnership of local Law Enforcement.
1994-1996 Lechmere Manchester, CT. Lead Loss Prevention Investigator
Led department in shoplifter apprehensions.
Managed internal/external investigation procedures.
Used as a mentor for all new Loss Prevention employees both in the Manchester, Ct., and Newington, Ct., locations to enhance development and contribute to the team building of a fairly new department.
1993-1994 Caldor Manchester, CT. Loss Prevention Investigator
Responsible for shoplifter apprehensions and interviews.
Conducted internal audits and investigated company shortages.
Operated in a one person department utilizing my own initiative to enhance my training and understand my function to be successful and impactful in my role.
Education
1991-1995 Manchester Community College Manchester, CT.
Course work toward a degree in Criminal Justice (52 credits)
Two Wicklander Zulawski training seminars
Multiple Human Resources/Legal training sessions provided by Cabela’s
FBI Seminar on Counterfeit Currency
Stay current in foreign languages of German and French through various internet sources
Military Service
United States Army, Garlstadt, Germany 1987-1990
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