Bryan Fernandez

Experience

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  Ross Stores

  Nov 1997 - Jan 2004

  Managed Loss Prevention initiatives and programs in Retail Distribution 380k budget for 17 direct supportsExecuted and evaluated Loss Prevention related solutions through a combination of applications including data analysis, audits, training programs and investigationsSupervised the operation of contractual security guard services in Retail Distribution to ensure safe and secure operation of 6 facilitiesApplied cutting edge practices, standards and processes to achieve effective system operations, efficiency and savingsWorked with cross functional management departments to implement integrated security solutionsCoordinated with Shortage Control and Distribution Management to minimize shortage and improve shipping accuracyWorked with Law enforcement (F.B.I, and local agency) to catch cargo thieves in several 100k+ casesUtilized security systems including CCTV, Access Control and Fire / Burglar alarm protection Show less

  • West Coast Distribution Center Loss Prevention Manager

    Nov 1995 - Jan 2004

  • Covert Operations Senior Investigator Northern California

    Nov 1997 - Nov 1998
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  Costco Wholesale

  Sept 2004 - now

  Sr. Loss Prevention Specialist

   Partnered with store inventory auditors to create shrink committee. Responsible for internal investigations, and external apprehensions Loss Control for Pharmacy, Tire center, Bakery, Photo Lab, Cash office in Union building Help Supervise the operation of contractual security guard services, and Member Service Designed and supervised installation of surveillance system until it was replaced. Weekly Report to Corporate of Security Incidents for 3 districts. Notice Crime Trends in the regions, gather information for multi-jurisdictional cases. BA region Citi Bank Investigations assigned by Corporate Asked to Represent Costco in Small Claims Court on a False Advertisement claim and won. Represented Costco in a 10K Check case with Costco Council winning a judgment. Presented information to a Judge for an Unemployment hearing which denied benefits. Asked by VP to help study Surveillance in another location resulting in a 30K internal case. Order all First aid Kit supplies and stock the kits. Arrange First Aid Training for the Warehouse on a bi-yearly basis Show less