Joseph Rounds Jr

Experience

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  Meijer

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Loss Prevention - Store Detective

  Initiated & investigated all internal and external theft cases.Conducted interviews with external theft subjects.Monitored Loss Prevention programs for application and effectiveness..Reviewed safety inspection & training guidelines for all employees, equipment, machines, and tools.Effectively utilized store technology including CCTV, EAS, & all reporting resources

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  Kmart Corp

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Recruited, interviewed, and trained all Loss Prevention Store Detectives.Ensured all associates complied with safety & security polices and procedures.Identified causes of internal and external theft: followed through with the appropriate investigation, reports, interview, post investigative analysis, and provided direction to store & Loss Prevention staff.Regularly meet and partnered with store management, Loss Prevention, and District level team to identify, investigate, and address store and district trends, and correct any process breakdowns through education & training.Reviewed all potential area's of shrink (internal, external, and operational) and executed the standard action plan in each of those area's to drive Show less

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  Lowe's Home Improvement

  Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

  Loss Prevention Specialist

  Analyze and establish plans to improve all aspects of shrink, safety, liability, and expense control.Experience in recruiting & interviewing.Mentor & train new Loss Prevention associates.Supervise Non-LP locations.Initiate & investigate all internal and external theft cases, including ORC (organized retail crime) groups.Experience with OSHA & other regulatory agencies and their related inspections.Effectively utilizes technology (Intellex, CCTV, EAS, Alarm systems) to identify training needs or correct action to improve safety & shrink.Manages all aspects of safety, security, hazmat, liability, and expense for assigned locations.Create a culture of partnership within the district & region (both within Loss Prevention and between Loss Prevention and Store Operations).Demonstrates a solid understanding of store performance and exception reports, and what the impact is for both sales & Loss Prevention.Established and maintains good relationships & communication with local police, fire, and court personal. Show less

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  Lowes Home Improvement Centers

  Dec 2003 - now

  Loss Prevention, Safety, Hazmat, and Fire Manager

  Loss Prevention, Safety, Hazmat, and Fire ManagerAnalyze and establish plans to improve all aspects of shrink, safety, liability, and expense control.Experience in recruiting & interviewing.Mentor & train new Loss Prevention associates. Supervise Non-LP locations.Initiate & investigate all internal and external theft cases, including ORC (organized retail crime) groups. Experience with OSHA & other regulatory agencies and their related inspections.Effectively utilizes technology (Intellex, CCTV, EAS, Alarm systems) to identify training needs or correct action to improve safety & shrink.Manages all aspects of safety, security, hazmat, liability, and expense for assigned locations.Create a culture of partnership within the district & region (both within Loss Prevention and between Loss Prevention and Store Operations).Demonstrates a solid understanding of store performance and exception reports, and what the impact is for both sales & Loss Prevention. Established and maintains good relationships & communication with local police, fire, and court personal.Lowe's Career Timeline: ** Currently in the Area LP Manager succession program** Recruited and moved multiple times to struggling stores to help improve LP programs & culture** 2007 - Non-LP Mentor ** 2005 - New Hire LP Mentor ** 2003 - Promoted from LP Specialist to LP Manager Show less

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  State of Michigan

  Mar 2015 - now

  Department of Human Services

  Professional Social Caseworker providing services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.. Responsibilities include the following programs administered by the Michigan Department of Human Services: Children Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice, Foster Home Licensing and Adult Services.. Some Responsibilities Include:Interview individuals, families, and referral sources to evaluate risks and assess appropriateness of referral of services.Evaluate and assess customer’s strengths and needs to determine necessary level and nature of intervention services.Make home calls, both for assessment and delivery of ongoing services. Home visits require investigations, including observing the client and theclient environment.Service Plan development with client input, to overcome barriers and improve individual family functioning.Provide direct services (i.e., counseling, money management, etc.) as customer sees a need.Complete an initial service plan report.Make appropriate referrals to other service providers, i.e., psychological, domestic violence, substance abuse services.Consult with appropriate court personnel for purposes of evaluating appropriateness of court intervention.Testify in court hearings, as appropriate, sharing personal observations of the client and client environment.Help to develop proper treatment plan for families.Identify with individual/family the barriers to positive social well-being/emotional functioning.Explore family and community resources available to address the family’s needs.Make appropriate referrals for community and/or treatment services.Re-assess risk level and service planning on a regular basis.Crisis Intervention.Positions may be required to physically remove clients from the home.When applicable, arrange and supervise placements/visits.Promote an understanding of individual’s/children’s/family’s needs and development of realistic expectations for reaching goals. Show less