Prevention Associate Detective

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CHRISTOPHER M. ALLEN

**** ****** ****** *.*. apt B. Palm Bay, Fl 32909

321-***-**** • ******************@*****.***

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Science, Everest University, Florida – 2010 (Criminal Justice)

• Associate of Science, Career City College, Florida – 1998 (Private Investigations) Career Highlights

Commercial Vehicle Operator

Zero Max (January 2023 – March 2023)

AMX Inc. (October 2022 – January 2023)

Cowan Systems (June 2022 – October 2022)

ORM National Trucking (May 2022 – May 2022)

Dunavant Sealane Express (February 2022 – April 2022) Swift Transportation (December 2021- January 2022) Refrigerated Express (August 2016 – December 2021) Waste Management (March 2016 – June 2016)

Abco Transportation (Feb. 2016 – March 2016)

Forward Air Freight (August 2015 – Jan. 2016)

Specialized Transportation Inc. (September 2013 – July 2015) Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc. ( May 2013 – August 2013) Prime Inc. (May 2012 – May 2013)

• Lease owner operator of commercial vehicle.

• Identify all activities that involve providing logistical support.

• Over-the-road driver throughout the Southeast and Southwest United States.

• Responsible for cargo in excess of 1.5 million dollars.

• Secures freight against inclement weather, pilferage, and damage.

• Maintains vehicle electronic and written logs, cargo records, and billing statements in accordance with regulations.

• Communicates consistently between warehouse and customers.

• Follows company procedures, safety regulations, and traffic laws.

• Monitors progress toward meeting the logistics plan and identify the cause and impact of delay or other problem.

• Evaluate plans for and provision of logistical support for feasibility, efficiency, and economy and development alternatives when required.

• Obeys all traffic laws,and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.

• Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secured material or products for transport.

• Completes routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank Christopher Allen

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• Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions. Loss Prevention Manger

Vero Beach Kmart, Vero Beach, Florida (May 2001 – March 2012)

• Managed more than 6 full time associates.

• Supervisor of loss prevention for over 200,000 sq. ft. retail store.

• Worked with district and regional managers to develop training programs for all employees on loss prevention techniques to control shrinkage and theft.

• Analyzed data to identify retail theft movements and trends.

• Trained staff in proper patrol, surveillance, and apprehension procedures for violators.

• Chairman of safety committee and shrink committee.

• Wicklander – Zulawski & Associates Certified Interviewer. Conducted internal interviews and interrogations to obtain verbal and written statements.

• Reduced shrinkage by 17% through implantation of new employee oversight protocols.

• Increased apprehension rates for shoplifters by 15%.

• Participated in court hearings when required.

• Installed, maintained, and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls. Loss Prevention Associate

Kmart Corporation, Rockledge, Florida (2000 - 2001)

• Conducted surveillance to detect and apprehend shoplifters.

• Conducted physical security checks, makes recommendations, and ensures proper follow-up for ways to prevent losses in the stores.

• Heightened store loss prevention awareness and trained individuals (such as the store manager) to address the areas of Loss Prevention.

• Reviewed cash discrepancies to keep store within allowable guidelines.

• Maintained rapport with local law enforcement agencies to obtain assistance when necessary

• Demonstrated character and integrity in all actions. Loss Prevention Detective

Lord & Taylor, Aventura, Florida (1996 – 2000)

• Detected and investigated unusual or complex loss and shrink incidents.

• Capable of blending into any environment.

• Performed successful customer surveillance while walking the floor.

• Detected and apprehend shoplifters following company policy and guidelines.

• Exercised good judgment and make the right decisions under pressure.

• A team player and a self-starter, with the ability to work independently. Private Investigator

NWI Investigations Group, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1997 - 1999)

• Investigated cases such as infidelity, insurance fraud, identity locate, and many others Christopher Allen

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• Conducted surveillance for up to 6 hours at a time to observe the person or company in question

• Investigated paperwork, emails, reports, or other documents relevant to the case

• Researched public records such as criminal records, telephone numbers, court orders, etc.

• Performed undercover work when necessary

• Exceptionally observant in all situations

• In-depth knowledge of the laws, standards, and regulations regarding private investigations

• Detailed in analysis of each situation and case.

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