Loss prevention district manager/investigator

MARK BLASIUS

LOSS PREVENTION DISTRICT MANAGER/INVESTIGATOR

Over 20 years of professional Loss Prevention and Investigation experience demonstrating a consistent track record of outstanding inventories, investigations, internal/external apprehensions and reduction of major internal/external criminal activity. Effective communicator, leader and problem solver, who builds teamwork and possesses the drive to surpass assigned tasks and goals. Possesses a strong ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Experienced in conducting in-depth criminal and civil cases. A strong ability to interview suspects and witnesses and, testify in legal actions. PC skills include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. Exception Based Reporting. CFI Certification Expected Summer 2008.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME INVESTIGATION – Sears Holdings Corp. 2006-2008

 Conducted and resolved multi level investigations of organized criminal activity, both internal and external, affecting Sears Holdings Corporation, resulting in recoveries of over $100,000 in 2007

 Designed, developed and facilitated ORC programs, at over 100 Sears, Kmart locations.

 Performed stationary, mobile, and foot surveillance of targeted subjects.

 Prepared and presented complex and comprehensive investigation case files to the proper Law Enforcement agencies.

 Conducted swap meet, pawn shop, and fencing location verification and validation checks.

 Conducted cargo theft investigations.

 Conducted undercover operations for major internal investigations.

 Networking with various retailers and Law Enforcement agencies within the industry.

REGIONAL/DISTRICT INVESTIGATION – KMART CORP. 1997-2006

 Internal Investigator of the Year for, 1997, 1998, 2004 and 2005. Transferred to ORC Investigations.

 Initiated over 140 Internal apprehensions for 2004 Covering 29 locations, resulting in an annual projected scope of over $1,000,000 in potential losses.

 Trained all Loss Prevention Managers and Loss Prevention Associates in the areas of Internal Theft Detection, Case Preparation, Evidence Collection, Surveillance and Report Writing in sessions of over 100+ attendees per session.

 Performed Corporate and Regional investigations resulting in successful case closures.

 Authored policies and procedures in the area of Internal Investigations

 Initiated procedures to reduce liability in the area of investigations.

 Trained new hire Loss Prevention Managers and Associates. Trained Operations Managers to educate in the area of Loss Prevention.

 Built successful partnerships with local law enforcement and federal agencies.

 Installed hundreds of covert cameras for internal investigations.

 Successful interviews of numerous associates utilizing Wicklander/Zulawski advanced certification.

LOSS PREVENTION DISTRICT MANAGER - LOS ANGELES AND PHOENIX MARKETS – KMART CORP 1993-1997

 Increased Internal Investigations and conclusions by 89% in Phoenix Market.

 Consistently #1 in Corporation for internal and external apprehensions in the Los Angeles Market

 Reviewed and audited all Loss Prevention and Safety issues.

 Authored Programs within the District which reduced losses and increased internal/external apprehensions.

 Trained all Loss Prevention Managers and associates in Phoenix and Los Angeles Markets.

 Developed case work procedures from beginning to end, including evidence collection, video, and report writing for the specified districts. Procedures successful and initiated Region wide.

CAREER HISTORY

SEARS HOLDINGS CORP. CANOGA PARK, CA

REGIONAL INVESTIGATOR – ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME INVESTIGATIONS TEAM

LOS ANGELES MARKET 2006 – 2008

DISTRICT/REGIONAL INVESTIGATOR 1997 - 2006

DISTRICT/REGIONAL INVESTIGATOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1997 – 2001

LOSS PREVENTION DISTRICT MANAGER LOS ANGELES MARKET 1994 - 1997

LOSS PREVENTION DISTRICT MANAGER PHOENIX MARKET 1990 - 1994

LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER LOS ANGELES 1983 - 1990

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Administration of Justice • Los Angeles Valley College • Van Nuys, CA

Wicklander/Zulawski Advanced Certification - Certified Forensic Interviewer - Expected: Summer 2008

AFFILIATIONS

Member • California Burglary Theft Investigators Association (CBTIA)

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