Jeffery Harper
Loss Prevention Manager
********@*****.*** • (160-****-****
LinkedIn URL • Daphne, AL Zip Code
Analytical and vigilant professional with extensive experience in conducting daily activities pertaining to loss prevention and safety across different sectors. Adept at suggesting and enforcing loss prevention programs and procedures to increase operational efficiencies. Demonstrated expertise training newly hired employees to operate and monitor CCTV systems focusing on detecting incidents of dishonesty and violations of policy. Proven success creating effective strategies to avert theft, reduce damages, and ensure safety of employees and customers. Problem-solver individual with track record of resolving confidential loss prevention issues and building proactive teams to protect against shoplifting incidents.
Areas of Expertise
Surveillance Monitoring
Asset Protection
Loss Prevention
Theft Investigation
Case Management
Safety & Security Procedures
Law Enforcement
Conflict Resolution
Security Training
Professional Experience
Fikes Wholesale companies - Temple, TX 2012 –
Present
Regional Loss Prevention Specialist
Perform inspection to identify internal theft and support cash shortages. Represent as safety lead for 48 convenience stores. Provide valuable insights to implement safety and cash handling policies and standards. Inhibit assets from loss/theft and operational compliance issues by executing loss prevention and shrinkage control programs. Notify higher officials regarding theft prosecution to ensure safe workplace.
● Increased prevention of criminal activity through training of associates.
● Maintained assigned regional stores under cash loss below 1.0% and identified 25 felony cases in one year. Sears and Robucks Co., Meridian, MS 2007 – 2012
Loss Prevention Manager
Managed loss prevention associates on shoplifting
apprehensions and CCTV surveillance. Communicated with customers to provide constant instructions on staying vigilant during rush hours. Promoted application of corporate shrinkage reduction strategies within individual store locations. Oversaw installation of new security equipment, such as mirrors, surveillance cameras, security tags, and electronic security devices. Led team of eight LP detectives to prosecute over 50 cases against Shoplifters.
● Spearheaded loss prevention and prosecuted cases in Sears branches across state of Mississippi.
● Acknowledged as Law Enforcement Officer of Year, while serving as Police Officer and leading street gang team; securing 98% conviction rate.
Additional Experience
Street Gang Supervisor/Investigator, Meridian Police Department, Meridian, MS Chief Deputy, Clark County Sheriff's Department, Quitman, MS Demolition Specialist and Certified HVAC Technician, US ARMY
Education
High School Diploma Southeast High School Meridian, MS Awards & Accolades
Received Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer of Year Earned two good conduct medals for serving Army and Letter of accommodations for serving in Europe
Recognized for recording over 300 DUI convictions within one year
Licenses & Certifications
LP and WZ Certification
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