District Loss Prevention Manager

Brian Kinser

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Old Hickory, TN. 37138

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Cell 615-***-****

Home 615-***-****

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Objective:

To support the retail organization and increase profits by implementing and ensuring the execution of programs that protect the assets of my company and provide a safe working environment for our customers and employees.

Experience:

March 08-Present Kmart Nashville, TN

Loss Prevention Manager

-Responsible for inventory integrity, shrink reduction, apprehending shoplifters, developing and finalizing internal cases.

-Hiring and training Loss Prevention Associates to assist in fighting shrink.

-All safety programs, upkeep, installation, training, incident response, and follow up.

-Conduct audits throughout the store including Western Union, receiving procedures, cash handling, high ticket item integrity, cash office functions, and overall store operations.

November 07-May 08 Dedicated Prenatal Imaging Nashville, TN

Owner/Operator

-Responsible for marketing, managing, hiring, customer service, scheduling, book keeping, business development, and ultrasound technician training.

-Managed 8 employees from office manager, ultrasound technician, accounting personnel, and office personnel.

April 05-March 08 Office Depot Nashville, TN

District Loss Prevention Manager

-Conduct LP audit in my assigned 31 locations to evaluate operational execution of policy and procedures, financial administration, and inventory management in an effort to identify shrink trends and provide a plan of action to reduce loss and increase profitability.

-Observe trends in business measures that identify potential fraudulent activity. Professionally research and resolve all internal/external investigations identified or assigned, and evaluate preventative measures to avoid similar loss opportunities in the future. Responsible for all aspects of criminal case resolution, including the interrogation, prosecution, and restitution/case recovery.

-Participate with district partners in the development of employees. Provide consistent communication to the district and regional staff on store standards and training programs. Contribute to the overall business by evaluating and communicating execution of the initiatives of the other support groups as I visit the stores resulting in stronger teams.

June 02-April 05 Lowe’s Nashville, TN

Loss Prevention Manager

-Responsible for inventory integrity and shrink reduction in locations totaling $55 million in sales.

-Observing trends to identify fraud and develop internal/external investigations.

-Conduct safety audits to verify compliance in “Safe Work Environment” standards. Evaluate the conditions of the facility and communicate to both store level and district level as to the conditions of the programs.

-Upkeep of the haz-mat facility. Both logging activity, maintenance, and OSHA required standards.

March 01-June 02 Home Depot Nashville, TN

Sales Specialist Plumbing

-Responsible for customer service, specialty sales, and stocking of the plumbing department.

-Training of new employees on the procedures of the company.

-Construction and distribution of plan-o-gram merchandise.

March 98-March 01 Movie Gallery Vidalia, GA

Store Manager

-Responsible for achieving sales goals while overseeing employees, merchandising, marketing, receiving, shipping, and promotional activities in the area.

-Recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees through the ranks of the business.

Education:

1996-1998 Brewton Parker College Mt. Vernon, GA

Special Training:

Completed “Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Techniques”

Completed “Reid and Associates Interview and Interrogation Techniques”

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