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Gene Smith, LPC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired - LPF Board Member Emeritus

  • Education

    • Eastern kentucky university

      1974 - 1978
      Bachelor police administration

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma- Vice President Association of Law Enforcement-Vice President Originally attended EKU on full Wrestling Scholarship, lettered varsity freshman and sophomore years and then they eliminated the team.Served as vice president of Alpha Phi Sigma, Association of Law Enforcement and secretary of Men's Inter Dormitory Council.

  • Experience

    • Montgomery wards

      Jan 1978 - Jan 1981
      Area security & safety manager

      Started as a Security & Safety Manager

    • Lazarus department stores

      Jan 1981 - Jan 1985
      Director of corporate security

      Started as the Loss Prevention Training Manager

    • Consumers distributing

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1988
      Director of loss prevention

      Responsible for all loss prevention aspects for the 3rd largest US catalog showroom company.

    • Revco drug stores

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
      Director of loss prevention

      Responsible for all loss prevention aspects for a major drug store retailer with 2000 locations.

    • Downing & downing, inc.

      Nov 1989 - Jan 2007
      President

      Served as president of Downing & Downing, North America’s largest executive search & consulting firm specializing in providing human resource solutions for the Retail Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Safety & Audit Industries. Recognized as being an industry leader and subject matter expert on talent assessment and acquisition. Conducted assessment interviews and career counseling with thousands of industry associates. Conducted industry organizational and consulting reviews designed to maximize resources and deliver value. Served as the coordinator for the industry’s annual Make A Wish Charity Golf Tournament. Show less

    • The loss prevention foundation

      Jan 2007 - Jul 2017
      President (retired)

      Advisor to the President 7/2017-1/2018The overall mission of the foundation is to advance the Loss Prevention profession by providing relevant, convenient and challenging educational resources. Responsible for developing, implementing & marketing a retail loss prevention certification program for the industry.

    • Loss prevention magazine

      Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
      Advisor

      Provides business development advice to the LP Magazine/LP Media. LP Magazine consists of a bi-monthly print & digital publication as well as other, multiple digital channels, including a comprehensive web portal, weekly e-newsletters, webinars, EyeOnLP videos, annual product directory, as well as multiple social media groups.Get your FREE print & on-line magazine, new (original content), daily newsletters (LP Insider) and breaking news and so much more! www.LPMsubscription.com Show less

    • Lpjobs

      Jun 2018 - Feb 2023
      Advisor

      Provides business development advice to the premier e-recruiting site exclusively for Retail Loss Prevention & Asset Protection. LPJOBS.COM was established in 1999!

    • The loss prevention foundation

      Jul 2018 - now
      Board of directors - emeritus

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gene Smith, LPC
      LPF Board Member Emeritus The Loss Prevention Foundation Jul 2018
    • Awarded to Gene Smith, LPC
      LPM Magpie Award - Leadership LP Magazine Jul 2017 Excellence in Leadership and Service to the Loss Prevention Community
    • Awarded to Gene Smith, LPC
      NRF Protect Ring of Excellence NRF (National Retail Federation) Jun 2017 The National Retail Federation (NRF) PROTECT Conference’s Ring of Excellence Award recognizes pioneers in the retail loss prevention and asset protection community whose honor, integrity and character have served as a lasting example for the loss prevention profession. The achievements and outstanding leadership of these honorees have helped shape the industry by contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the loss prevention/asset protection community, creating and enhancing loss… Show more The National Retail Federation (NRF) PROTECT Conference’s Ring of Excellence Award recognizes pioneers in the retail loss prevention and asset protection community whose honor, integrity and character have served as a lasting example for the loss prevention profession. The achievements and outstanding leadership of these honorees have helped shape the industry by contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the loss prevention/asset protection community, creating and enhancing loss prevention best practices, and building strong loss prevention teams. Show less
    • Awarded to Gene Smith, LPC
      Asset Protection Industry Recognition Award RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) Apr 2017 In recognition of your many years of dedicated service, devotion and commitment to the retail loss prevention industry and in appreciation of your many years of friendship, loyalty and support

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fund Rasier Event Coordinator

      Issued by USS Foundation Adopt a Bike on Jan 2015
      USS Foundation Adopt a BikeAssociated with Gene Smith, LPC