Jeff Kistler

Jeff Kistler

Assistant Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retiree VF Outlet

  • Education

    • Alvernia University

      2000 - 2019
      N/a Criminal Justice/Police Science

      I worked full time, raised a family and was taking 3 or 6 credits a semester. Work and family took over and I did not complete my degree.

  • Experience

    • The Cafeteria

      Jan 1984 - Jan 1988
      Assistant Manager

      Worked on special menu ideas for the food service facility, maintained food costs and labor cost to provide profitability to the owner. Prepared and served meals, hired and trained staff, filled in on any position that was needed.

    • VF Outlet

      Jul 1988 - Nov 2014
      Manager of Loss Prevention and Safety

      Oversaw daily operations of a 54 acre complex along with monitoring shrink initiatives for 80 stores across the country. Developed, trained and monitored the effectiveness of the shrink program. Investigated and documented incidents of fraud conducted by both internal and external sources and prosecuted them to the extent of local law. Contact for all workers compensation and general liability reports for all 80 stores. Reviewed the reports for thoroughness and accuracy and then transferred them to corporate for completion. Member of the Corporate Risk Management Task Force and sat on the Claims Management Committee, the Ergonomics Committee, and the Retail Group. Developed and instituted Databases, using MS Access, that were used across departments. Responded and rendered immediate first aide to customers and employees. Show less

    • Opportunity House

      Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
      Director of Resale and Recycle Program

      Oversee ecommerce, retail and recycle programs. OppShop opening soon at 3045 N 5th St Highway. Reading, Pa 19605.

    • Security Guards Incorporated

      Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
      Dispatcher

      Oversee 300 acre complex via CCTV and dispatch officers using two way radio communications. Document incidents accurately and quickly and relay information to appropriate personnel. Receive call outs and pass the information along to immediate supervisors.

    • Community United Church of Christ

      Jun 2019 - now
      Office Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Interview and Interrogation

      Wicklander and Zulawski
      Sept 2005
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeff Kistler
      VF Excellece Award VF Corporation Sep 2011 For developing shrink initiatives that lead to positive results of a reduction of 51% in units and putting $1million dollars back to the bottom line of VF Corporation in three years.
    • Awarded to Jeff Kistler
      VF Excellence Award VF Corporation Sep 2010 Given to me for providing great team work and support to the store to make a sales event a success.
    • Awarded to Jeff Kistler
      Safety Professional of the Year VF Corporation Feb 2001 Developed protocols, researched product, provided insight to the executive committee on the acquisition of an Automatic External Defibrillator for the complex. VF was the first retail establishment in PA to acquire the device and an article was written for EMS Magazine in September of 2000 on myself, the complex and the device.
    • Awarded to Jeff Kistler
      Security officer of the year ASIS of Schuylkill County May 1998 Nominated by my supervisor for the award.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Allocation Team

      Issued by United Way of Berks County on Sept 2011
      United Way of Berks CountyAssociated with Jeff Kistler
    • Developement Committee Member

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity of Berks on Sept 2007
      Habitat for Humanity of BerksAssociated with Jeff Kistler
    • Campaign Candidate

      Issued by Olivets Boys and Girls Club on Feb 2008
      Olivets Boys and Girls ClubAssociated with Jeff Kistler