Patrick Burkeen, CSP

Experience

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  The Kroger Company

  Jan 1989 - Apr 2000

  Senior Store Detective

  Worked in two-person teams throughout the state to identify external theft opportunities.Participated in all necessary court hearings. Identified and assisted in resolving safety issues in stores.

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  Kohl's Dept store Westland

  Nov 1992 - Aug 1997

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Was responsible for managing the loss prevention department at two locations, which included hiring and managing the staff of investigators.Also conducted investigations, managed LP initiatives, was involved and participated in store leadership mtgs. As the only salaried LP Mgr in the district, served as the Dist LP mgr in absence of the DLPM and assisted him in district investigations and other store inventories.

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  Lord & Taylor

  Aug 1997 - Apr 2000

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Managed the overall loss prevention function which included driving awareness programs, resolving internal theft and included conducting interviews. Hiring, managing and maintaining the staff of hourly investigators.Was involved as a part of the store leadership team in creating a shrink aware culture.

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  The Home Depot

  Apr 2000 - now

  • Responsible to manage all Safety Program roll outs, including but not limited to: new safetyinitiatives, new or revised safety training, safety awareness campaigns, SOP development andrevisions, video production, emergency safety inspections/projects, and incorporation of safetymessaging into company communication vehicles.• Works directly with SSC Safety Team, Field Safety Organization, and other internal and external business partners to ensure cross functional support forsafety initiatives.• Maintains department Tactical Project Management Tracking Worksheet to ensure that projectsremain on task. Responsible to work with individual project owners and develop implementation timelines based on department load and prioritization of each initiative. Tracks and reports implementationand execution metrics to increase saturation and participation.• Manages Safety Department G & A, Captial Expense, and store safety related line item budgets toensure that financial commitments are met. Assists with development of subsequent financial budgets.• Responsible to manage all Safety Recognition Programs including: Quarterly Safety Performance,Grand Opening Accident Free, Safety Suggestion, and World Class Safety.• Works with vendor and Loss Prevention Department in managing the In-Focus Safety & ShrinkPrevention Awareness Program and monthly store video broadcast. Show less Responsible for driving sales, profitability, shrink and safety within the districtDrove a safety aware culture within the districtManaging the Asset Protection function in 8 stores .Supervised a staff of as many as 10 direct reports including 2 salaried APM's. Provided leadership for store mgmt staffs in Operations and Asset Protection initiativesTraining and coaching on the HHM program as well as ensuring regulatory compliance Reduced shrink by 20% year over year. Teaching, coaching and training of Operations Managers within the district Show less

  • Senior Manager Safety Support Team

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Sr Manager Environmental Health and Safety Merchandising

    Jul 2015 - Feb 2024

  • Manager - Safety Operations

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Asset Protection Business Analyst - Resource and Technology

    May 2011 - Aug 2012

  • District Operations Manager

    Jan 2009 - May 2011

  • District Asset Protection Manager

    Jan 2005 - Feb 2009

  • Loss Prevention Manager

    Jul 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Asst Store Mgr

    Jan 2002 - Jul 2003

  • Internal Auditor/Inventory Specialist

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  • Loss Prevention Supervisor

    Apr 2000 - Jan 2001