Thomas Cesario

Experience

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  Sears Holdings Corporation

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2011

  •Investigate internal and external theft through the use of CCTV, iFind, Aspect and Local Systems•Wicklander- Zulawski Interview -Interrogation certified•Responsible for Interview process of new hires and training of Loss Prevention associates•Primary duties included detecting, investigating, and resolving Internal and External dishonesty•Interaction with Management team on all Loss Prevention aspects•Responsible for shortage control and action plans to reduce shrink•Responsible for all safety and shrink audits•Training of team members on all policies and proceduresMulti-Store Experience•District Aspect Investigator for 19 stores identifying Internal and External theft patterns and cases•Mentor and trainer for multiple Loss Prevention Managers•Responsible for hosting District conference calls•Loss Prevention Associate Development program Panel Interviewer•District KPI Loss Prevention Audits and Inventory checks•Traveling to multiple stores for store visits and development purposes Show less

  • Loss Prevention Manager

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Loss Prevention Manager

    Dec 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Loss Prevention Manager

    Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

  • Loss Prevention Lead

    Sept 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
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  Cabela's

  Jul 2011 - May 2018

  • Proficient in Genetec, Access Control, and other physical security systems to maintain a safe and secure distribution environment• Responsible for all regulatory audits for CTPAT and FTZ programs in compliance with Department of Homeland Security• Leadership responsibilities for Asset Protection Managers and 24x7 Contracted Security teams covering 5 Distribution Centers and supporting Supply Chain processes for 79 Retail stores in the United States• 3rd Party Contract Security contract approvals and point of contact across supply chain network• Monitor and recommend changes to service level standards in security program throughout supply chain• RFI and RFP process owner for acquiring new 3rd party security provider• Strategic thinking and execution of cost saving operational initiatives across Supply Chain Network• Executes program enhancements to increase productivity and eliminate performance gaps• Cost reduction analysis and implementation of process improvement in Distribution Centers that saves $200k annually from the budget• Reduction initiative in staffing of Distribution Centers that saves $500k from the Asset Protection budget and successfully protects the assets• Creation and Implementation of Data Analytics in Distribution for Asset Protection Managers to successfully identify and investigate root cause analysis for shrink involving theft, operational errors, and vendor errors• Strategic Partnerships with VP of Supply Chain, Multi-Site Inventory Control, Divisional AP Managers, Logistics, Corporate Vendor Compliance, Compliance teams, and other Corporate partners• Investigate losses including Internal theft, Cargo theft, Fraud, 3rd party thefts, and shrink errors• Opening of 2 new Distribution Centers and implementing the Asset Protection Program- SRTI(Security Resiliency Technology Integration) Member- AP "Go Team" for disaster recovery efforts Show less • Monitor and recommend changes to service level standards in security program in multiple locations• Coach and train officers of 3rd party security in multiple locations• Strategic thinking and execution of cost saving operational initiatives across Supply Chain Network• Utilization of Genetec and Access control systems to increase physical security • Investigations dealing with all inbound vendor loads to facility• Thorough and timely reporting of all operational recoveries, preventions, tips and investigations• Initiated Direct Channel Investigations• Developed and executed process improvement initiatives with operational partners• Provided timely recommendations to corporate asset protection of the operational deficiencies identified within the direct business processes• Strategic partnerships with cross-functional operations in the best interest of the company and stakeholders• Primary duties included detecting, investigating, and resolving Internal and External dishonesty Show less

  • Multi-Unit Supply Chain Asset Protection Manager

    Mar 2016 - May 2018

  • Supply Chain Asset Protection Manager

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2016
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  JCPenney

  May 2018 - May 2020

  District Asset Protection Manager
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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  May 2020 - now

  District Asset Protection Manager