Daniel Perez

Experience

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  Target

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Asset Protection Specialist

  - Drive external results by detecting and apprehend shoplifters working directly with Miramar and Sunrise Police Departments- Detect dishonest team members and build evidence for cases leading to internal interviews- Lead a diverse team of Target Protection Specialists and maximize teamwork- Minimize shortage by aggressively pursuing all issues of theft, fraud, and safety

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  Bass Pro Shops

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Loss Prevention Agent

  - Detect and apprehend shoplifters, recover merchandise, and process cases working directly with Miami-Dade Police Department- Partner with store managers to ensure that security best practices are being followed- Provide training for store associates in order to minimize shortage and maximize company profit- Audit and ensure execution of company security procedures which include EAS, CCTV, Alarm System, and Key Control

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  US Security Associates

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2010

  Loss Prevention Lead

  - Drive external results by apprehending shoplifters and recovering merchandise- Improve employee working knowledge of top shortage departments, customer service, and theft trends in multiple stores- Coordinate with loss prevention agents in multiple stores about scheduling and theft activity, and drive external results

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  Target

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2015

  Executive Team Leader of Assets Protection

  •Single-unit experience in complex Miami market working in three different locations Midtown, North Miami, Cutler Ridge•Drive company objectives and profitable sales in the highest volume store in southeastern United States ($72 Million- Midtown Miami)•Lead over 300 diverse employees as Leader on Duty of the store•Hire, Develop, and Train the largest Assets Protection Team in Florida•Manage and develop talent at all levels•Reduce shortage by minimizing theft and fraud in the store with the highest risk store in the southeastern United States•Maintain store controls to ensure physical security standards are being followed•Investigate internal cases and bring to resolution with successful interviews•Strengthen and foster partnerships with several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies•Certified instructor for internal and external certifications and camera system (TVS) trainer for all Executive Team Leaders of South Florida Show less

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  Total Wine & More

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2022

  Led big box retail locations in South Florida and Atlanta with annual revenues from $20M to $38M, which employed over 70 employees, 6 assistant managers, 3 supervisors. Oversaw all operations, sales, HR functions, budgets, expenses and payroll, while executing corporate programs and directives and exceeding key performance metrics. Partnered with vendors, suppliers, and peers in the market to secure and establish inventory.Achieved exceptional results in 2018 becoming the Regional MVP for leading the Region (35 stores) in Sales and Margin to Budget. Led staff training programs in shrink, product knowledge, and leader development programs. Successfully led the relocation of the Alpharetta store in 2021 from an 18,000sq ft location to a 33,000ft location, without ever closing the store. Show less -Drive top line sales and profitable margins in a diverse and challenging 30 million dollar annual revenue store- Retain and grow customer base by building great customer service culture- Hire, train, and develop a pipeline of talent and agressively promote from within- Direct efforts to minimize shrink and safety incidents by increasing team awareness and ensuring compliance of best practices- Utilize store reports to identify operational opportunities and create solutions to increase sales and minimize shrink - Engage and develop key relationships with business partners and vendors- Assist store manager with budget, weekly team member schedules, and payroll percent to sales execution- Partner with store manager and district manager to monitor market trends and competition- District captainship in operations, shrink and cigar sales- peer mentor and trainer Show less

  • Store Manager, TWP, TSP

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Assistant Store Manager, TWP, TSP

    Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
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  Citizen Watch America

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  General Manager
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  Petco

  Aug 2024 - now

  General Manager