Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals it may mean reaching a top leadership position at a particular company, perhaps serving as a director or vice president of loss prevention/asset protection. For others, it may involve gaining experience in multiple professional fields in order to establish a unique and versatile role that capitalizes on all of our various skill sets. Some aspire to be the very best at a particular skill or discipline, building a base of knowledge and expertise that sets us apart from the rest. There are those that strive to leave a professional legacy, leaving a lasting mark on the present and future of the loss prevention industry. And there are still others that simply want the recognition that comes with reaching a particular level of performance and the security that it provides.
There are many different ways to evaluate our career vision and professional aspirations. But what is most important is that we find the path that fits us best. We need to fashion and follow a professional development plan that leads us forward and builds our future. Especially when involved in a profession that is evolving as quickly as retail loss prevention, career growth is essential to professional survival. Whatever our professional goals and aspirations might be; whatever skills and experiences have helped forge our personal loss prevention career path, we have to find and seize the opportunities to learn, grow, and progress.
All of us throughout the loss prevention community are proud of the accomplishments of those that have worked hard and earned a new place along the loss prevention career path. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.
Anthony Scorses has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Michael Kors
Kenny Teixeira has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Save-A-Lot
Adam J. Cabrera, CFI has a new position; Market Loss Prevention Manager at Gap Inc./Old Navy
Richard Stidham has a new position; Area Asset Protection Leader – Big Lots (Information provided by Jennings Executive Recruiting, LLC)
Melissa Bostick, CPP has a new position; Regional Security Manager – McDonald’s Corporation (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
John Flowers has a new position; Regional Asset Protection Sr. Manager – Walmart
Sdiqa Sharifi has a new position; Senior Manager, RISC – Ross Stores, Inc. (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Adam Fulton has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Cracker Barrel (Information provided by Jennings Executive Recruiting, LLC)
Falisha Mohammed has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Loss Prevention Services Ltd.
Nathan Dickey has a new position; District Asset Protection Manager – Saks Fifth Avenue
Eddie Yerkish, CFI has a new position; Regional Security & Loss Prevention Manager – FedEx Office (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
Erik Robles, LPC has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – Stage Stores (Information provided by Loss Prevention Recruiters)
J. Lavon Kincaid Jr. has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – AutoZone
Joshua Dube has a new position; District Operations and Loss Prevention Manager – NAPA Auto Parts
Paul Dollinger has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention – Family Dollar
Ted Jagielshi, LPC, CFI has a new position; Market Loss Prevention Auditor – Family Dollar
John Woodruff has a new position; Loss Prevention Technology & Systems – Office Depot
Sam Ajami has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Family Dollar
Amanda Foth has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Kohl’s Department Stores
Brian Schmitt has a new position; Senior Asset Protection Manager – Cabela’s
Adam Gilvin has a new position; Director of Loss Prevention – Lane Bryant
Cherise Barr has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Bed, Bath & Beyond
Lauren Kieburtz has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – TJX Companies
Kimberly Willey, CFI, SPHR has a new position; Director of Asset Protection – Luxottica
Alexander Grays has a new position; Asset Protection District Manager – Rite Aid
Courtney Cunningham has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – TJX Companies
Tom Zaroban Jr. has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Trainer – Nordstrom
Julie (Patenaude) Giblin has a new position; Vice President of Loss Prevention – ULTA Beauty
Natasha Sherwood has a new position; Multi-Unit Loss Prevention Manager – Sears Holdings Corporation
George Schweitzer, CFI has a new position; Zone Asset Protection Leader – Big Lots Stores
John Rainey, LPQ has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – GNC
Jorge Cajero has a new position; District Loss Prevention Investigator
Matthew Tracy has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Kate Spade & Company
Marcus Collins has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Save-A-Lot
David Brown has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Home Depot
Jake Welch, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager, South Central Region – ULTA Beauty
Cem Colpan has a new position; Multi-Unit Loss Prevention Manager – Aeropostale
Pat Moran has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager, Logistics – Amazon
Justin Harrison has a new position; District Asset Protection Manager – Weis Markets
Kevin Clay has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – Walmart
Late October 2015
Perry Resnick has a new position; Division Vice President, Asset Protection – REI
Jason Ploof, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Director East Coast – Georgio Armani Corporation
Michael Gianino has a new position; District Manager of Asset Protection – Abercrombie & Fitch.
Dale Graul has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Investigator – LIDS Sports Group.
Kevin Clay has a new position; Market Asset Protection Manager – Walmart.
Kevin Smith, LPQ has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – CVS Health.
Ryan Ousdale has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – Lowe’s
Steve Smith has a new position; Area Loss Prevention Manager – ULTA Beauty.
Tom Provost has a new position; Director, Corporate Asset Protection – Follett.
Derek Stone has a new position; District Manager Asset Protection – Abercrombie & Fitch.
Kazuya Ohara has a new position; Corporate Sr. Analyst, Asset and Profit Protection Department – Sears Holdings
Steven Bova, CPP has a new position; Director, Asset Protection – Taco Bell.
Justina Reading, CFI has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention Manager – DSW.
Carl Sing has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager – Kohl’s Department Stores
Greg Stewart has a new position; Regional Loss Prevention – Dollar General
Ron Taylor has a new position; Senior Regional Asset Protection Manager – Regis Corporation
Brian Keefer has a new position; Senior Regional Asset Protection Manager – Regis Corporation
Curt Steele, LPC,CFI has a new position; District Loss Prevention Manager at TJX/Marshalls
Dan Geiger has a new position; Vice President, Store Operations – Target Corporation
Joe Schrauder has a new position; Sr. Director of Asset Protection – Walmart
Many of the Loss Prevention / Asset Protection career moves and promotions are reported to us by our career advisor partners. We are grateful for their collective efforts and diligence in delivering this information. If you would like to provide information pertaining to a recent promotion or career move that is not listed below, we welcome your submissions to peopleonthemove@lpportal.com