Jacob Gordon, CFE, CFI, LPC

Experience

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  Sears Holdings Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Managed the safety and shortage control investigations for a store and auto center, generating $26M in annual sales.-Led the district in all loss prevention related measurables, earning a Loss Prevention Metrics Award in 2004.-Turned around the under performing store to achieve a #4 ranking out of the entire Sears chain.-Achieved District Leading Awards in 2004 for hotline report increase, as well as overs and shorts reduction.

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  Pep Boys

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

  Area Loss Prevention Manager

  Maintained shrink, safety, audits, and investigation for 15+ stores. Collaborated with 5 district managers and 1,500+ employees. Served as the regional trainer for loss prevention, delivering training to new stores and district managers.-Mitigated risks by managing each stores P&L and conducting audits.-Implemented and enforced company and local programs by working alongside the retail and service director.

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  AutoZone

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

  Regional Loss Prevention Manager

  Oversaw the shrink, audits, investigations, interviews, and training working with 9 district managers in the 120+ store region. Partnered with regional and store employees to maximize store execution, performance, and profitability, while minimizing loss. Managed physical security and guards.-Proactively identified trends and reduced number of occurrences by coaching, training, and developing district and store personnel on loss prevention strategy.

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  Advance Auto Parts

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2013

  Regional Asset Protection Manager

  Managed shrink, safety, audits, and investigations for a 150+ store region, partnering with 15 district managers and 1,500+ employees. Teamed with Regional Vice Presidents and district leaders to ensure proper training and procedure development across all stores.-Identified and corrected negative trends by conducting audits and assisting the general managers and district leader in creating prescriptive action plans.-Determined root causes of shrink and margin drainers by data mining utilizing XBR and other internal programs.-Maintained low shrink rates by establishing a culture of daily inventory management and taking a proactive approach through training and workshops.-Received the 2012 Region Leading Award for demonstrating outstanding shrink performance. কম দেখুন

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  Mattress Firm

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

  Senior Manager of Investigations

  Served as a key member of the executive leadership team within the corporate office, collaborating with all departments to assess the Loss Prevention needs of the 1200+ store chain. Assisted in the company’s growth to 3,500+ stores and 80+ distribution centers, generating $4B in annual sales through mergers, acquisition, and organic growth. Developed a team of 9 investigators by partnering with, reviewing, and overseeing investigations.-Maintained operations and compliance with company policies by developing Investigation Guidelines and contributing to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) guide used in employee training.-Established and maintained partnerships across state lines into multiple jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies.-Implemented a LPMS and an HR Management System that was utilized by risk management and HR teams.-Identified a single provider to perform background checks for third-party logistics.-Simplified audit tracking and follow-up by launching a Compliance Audit Management System.-Researched and developed a company program for Civil Demand.-Served as the Loss Prevention intake and distribution point-of-contact, managing all issues, including violence, physical security, investigations, and inventory concerns.-Identified and secured a restitution partner for collection efforts associated with cases.Achievements-Resolved 517 cases in one year, accounting for $976K, with a recovery of $372K.-Led a breakout session at the 2016 NRF on minimizing risks associated with using 3PL's.-Reduced burglaries from 24 to 4 in a 16-week timeframe by implementing tracking devices across 100 stores. -Spearheaded the rebranding of the department as an enterprise risk management team, overseeing the marketing collateral for distribution to employees.-Oversaw the Physical Security Department in the absence leadership, working on the RFP, walk through, and review of CCTV systems that supported distribution facilities up to 250K sq. ft. কম দেখুন

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  ADT

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Commercial Security Solutions Expert
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  Nike

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2021

  District Loss Prevention Manager
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  The TJX Companies, Inc.

  Jun 2021 - now

  District Loss Prevention Manager