Experience

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  Kaufmanns department store / may company

  Oct 1998 - Jan 2005

  Area loss prevention manager

  • Protect all company assets due to loss from criminal activity• Train, develop and supervise 3 Loss Prevention Teams / Mangers• Responsible for the execution of shortage reduction programs in high shrink locations, as well as, apprehensions of shoplifters• Responsible for the execution of the training program for new agents, as well as, ensuring compliance with shoplifting apprehension policies• Utilize XBR to initiate employee theft investigations• Complete all store audits in compliance with company safety and loss prevention standards• Worked closely with HR with hiring and terminating employees• Conducted monthly shortage meetings to all management to address shortage concerns• Audit store for safety compliance; conduct monthly safety meeting for store personal to ensure that a safe work and shopping environment existed for customers and employees• Installed CCTV and pin hole cameras in high theft areas • Work with local law enforcement in criminal investigations Show less

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  J. caruso contracting

  Jun 1999 - Sept 2008

  Owner

  • Maintain strong partnerships with current residential and commercial property owners/managers• Design landscaping plans for customers• Sell company services to existing and prospective customers• Hire, supervise, and train a staff of 5-12 employees• Create advertising to maximize potential new business• Plan and budget all jobs to be completed within the permitted time• Schedule all jobs to maximize and achieve the best productivity• Interview and work with all sub-contractors needed to complete projects• Maintain all business records to standard for tax and insurance purposes Show less

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  Eckerd

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  District loss prevention manager

  • Directly responsible for the loss prevention and safety for twenty five stores • Audit the pharmacy for compliance of company and NYS regulations, as well as ensuring compliance with state and local laws• Responsible for the prevention, detection and resolution of inventory shrinkage, internal theft and external crime against the company; through investigations and interviewing associates and witnesses• Monitor store safety, shrinkage reduction, and prevention program• Worked closely with law enforcement in criminal investigations• Maintained store and government standards in regards to product expiration• Created a safe work environment for associates and customers • Utilize Intellex CCTV for investigations involving external and internal theft• Monitor XBR and Store POS performance to investigate employee theft Show less

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  Sears holdings corporation

  Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

  Loss prevention manager

  •Detect, investigate, and draw successful conclusion of all internal and external theft•Have knowledge and implementation of all Safety, OSHA and Environmental programs•Work with store management in the development and implementation of shortage/shrink action plans for course corrections •Conduct safety inspections on a scheduled basis and report to central•Recruit, screen, hire and train all new members of the Loss Prevention Team•Ensure the proper operation and oversee repairs of alarm and CCTV equipment•Oversee all cash over and short totals and investigate for resolution•Educate all store associates on their part in shortage control, internal dishonesty, shoplifting detection and safety related issues•Responsible for all associate and general liability claims including workers compensation •Responsible for the investigating all employee and customer accidents; obtaining statements and review accident scene to determine what actually occurred Show less

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  Wegmans food markets

  Dec 2009 - Jul 2012

  Asset protection specialist

  •Effectively communicate with store management to implement an asset protection marketing strategy to maximize sales and contribution while reducing shrink due to theft•Contribute in the implementation phase of all safety programs to create a positive shopping experience for customers and a safe work environment for employees; including monthly safety seminars for employees•Respond to all emergency request; providing assistance, support, and guidance to employees and customers•Detect and apprehend shoplifters through discrete observation •Foster a collaborative and professional relationship with community organizations and local law enforcement officials to increase safety and security awareness and measures •Work closely with counterparts of other retail organizations and law enforcement agencies on organized retail crime investigations•Enforce and introduce new company policies and procedures to employees and management staff•Audit outside venders in receiving shipments made to the store•Appear in court when subpoena for both grand jury and trial jury to testify and present evidence to the court•Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity; representing the company in a positive manner at all times Show less

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  Wegmans food markets

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2017

  Distribution supervisor / team leader

  Team Leader Distribution Operations Warehouse August 2013-present • Manage daily department operations with Wegmans Distribution Centers• Supervise 40-60 crew members on a given shift• Receive vendor product, review and adjust purchase orders as needed• Select store orders and work with outside vendors to schedule receiving times and appointments • Partner with Human Resources in regards to employee relations; including: the creation of a compliant, fair, consistent and harassment free work environment • Continuously work at meeting and exceeding productivity goals • Make recommendations to senior management for improvement of other areas including: Logistics, Transportation, Customer Satisfaction Center, Stores and Merchandising Groups• Use computer system for printing, assigning, tracking and closing all purchase orders• Accident Investigation team member• Ensure that all safety regulations are properly enforced and obeyed Team Leader Reclamation Center June 2013-August 2013• Managed Wegmans off site recycle center• Supervised 12 crew members• Responsible for the shipment of all recyclable products• Schedule outside vendors for pick-up of recyclables • Maintain a safe, organized and clean operation• Supervise outside contractors hired to maintain cleanliness Show less

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  Studco building systems-us

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Logistics manager

  Studco Building Systems Logistics Manger October 2017-October 2018• Liaise with production and sales team regarding lead times for outstanding orders and custom products• Work with sales and planning on the trucking schedule and truck loading times• Monitor and report all delivery complaints-times and product discrepancies• Coordination of all local next day and same day deliveries including LTL loads• Responsible for team building and staff discipline• Organize stock allocation and locations• Directly responsible for 20 employees including 4 Supervisors • Oversee all CDL A Drivers for the company• Actively recruit new drivers • Implement all new processes for the dispatch team• Monitor best safety practices • Work Closely with the National Sales Manager and his team to maximize deliveries to customers• Responsible for all inventory processes including par levels and daily cycle counts• Monitor and write up employees for all policy violations • Coordinate the loading schedule to ensure all dispatch times are met to set up company drivers for on time deliveries• Build relationships with customers to open lines of communication• Create a positive work environment and build morale through recognition programs • Represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events• Responsible for all maintenance and preventative maintenance of all vehicles, trailers and forklifts• Monitor the driving team to follow all DOT regulations and requirements• Work collaboratively with the planning department to maximize production while setting up the dispatch team to succeed for on time loading of trailers• Work with outside vendors for delivery of raw materials• Establish relationships with FED EX for international and overseas shipments• Developed a backhaul process to maximize the use of empty trailers returning to the facility Show less

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  Ryder supply chain solutions

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Sr. logistics manager
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  Hillyard, inc.

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2021

  Operations manager
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  Mckesson

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2024

  Operations manager

  • Oversee inbound, outbound, delivery and SSO departments• Utilize WMS systems to drive efficiency in overall operation• Manage 4 direct reports and 42 employees• Hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity/resource management.• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the warehouse; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary. Ensure team engagement and cooperation.• Monitor work intake, productivity, and projects and assign work to the team accordingly. • Monitor and manage work inventories to ensure adequate staffing and resources are available to meet performance guarantees and established goals are met and maintained.• Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, other McK partners and regulatory entities, thereby requiring excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, sound judgment, decisiveness, initiative, and a teamwork approach• Communicate organizational and functional strategy and translate into individual and team goals, to ensure that team activities contribute to overall success of the business• Develop and foster a coordinated, cohesive department that achieves measurable results• Facilitate cooperation and develop relationships with internal departments and customers to achieve shared business goals Show less

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  Millwood, inc. packaging supplies & equipment

  Aug 2024 - now

  Plant manager