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.
October 2016
Steven Mosser is now an Area Loss Prevention Manager at JC Penney
Ted Johnson is now a Regional Loss Prevention / Operations Manager at 99 Cent Only Stores
Matt Brenner, MA, CFI was promoted to Sr. Regional Loss Prevention Manager / Digital Loss Prevention Leader, Gap Global at Gap Inc.
Emma Gomez was promoted to Corporate Asset Protection Data Analyst at Albertsons
Lonndon Seely was promoted to Divisional Vice President/Format Leader at Sears Holdings Corporation  Click here to learn more
Jeremiah Donnell was promoted to Multi-unit Asset Protection Manager at Kmart Corporation
Brian Vincent is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Burlington Stores, Inc.
Patrick Eidinger was promoted to Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Gap Inc.
Stephanie (Sabato) Boyd is now an Area Loss Prevention Manager at Ross Stores
Shaun Vanderwerf, CFI is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Bath & Body Works at L Brands
Chris Anderson, CFI was promoted to Sr. Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Gap Outlet at Gap Inc.
Marco Alongi is now Global Loss Prevention Investigator at Dufry Group in the UK
Jason Lopes was promoted to National Senior Manager Supply Chain Loss Prevention at Loblaw Companies Limited
Troy Holub was promoted to Director, Asset Protection & Building Services at Luxottica
Tommy Walters is now a Regional Director of Asset Protection at JC Penney
Rachael Shelton is now a District Loss Prevention Investigator at The TJX Companies
Anthony Gabino, CFI was promoted to Corporate Loss Prevention & Security Manager for Chico’s FAS
Erica Carroll was promoted to Manager of Digital Loss Prevention for Chico’s FAS
Jeff Lyons is now an Area Asset Protection Manager at JCPenney
Alessandro Zanichelli was promoted to District Loss Prevention Supervisor at TJX Canada/Winners
Jerry Oppedisano was promoted to District Loss Prevention Manager at Gap Inc.
Yonatan Olsha has been named Managing Director of EMEA at Profitect  Click here to learn more
Cliff Rodriguez‎ has been named Director of Loss Prevention, Operations, & Crisis Management at David Yurman  Click here to learn more
Charles Delgado, LPC has been named Regional Vice President of Store Operations for Academy Sports and Outdoors  Click here to learn more
Randy Sargent, CFI is now a Regional Asset Protection Manager at Toys R Us/Babies R Us
Brenton Smith is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at Hi-School Pharmacy
Vijay Patel was recently named Corporate Loss Prevention and E Commerce Analyst at bebe stores
Corey May, CFI, LPC was promoted to Senior Manager, Global Loss Prevention Operations at Nike
Joy Baucom, MBA has been named Director of Loss Prevention for BevMo! Â Click here to learn more
Cem Colpan is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Cotton On Group
Tracey French, CFI has been named Director of Loss Prevention at Boddie-Noell Ent  Click here to learn more
Mohamed Tazedait is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at T-Mobile
Shawn Tolbert is now National Logistics Investigator/Loss Prevention at L Brands
Michael Piotrowski, CFI is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Crate and Barrel
Deane Benedetti was promoted to Regional Asset Protection Manager at BCBG MAXAZRIA GROUP
Matt Cooper promoted to Senior Director, Centralized Operations at Protection 1 Â Click here to learn more
Johnny Galarza promoted to Director Integrated Applications Systems at Protection 1 Â Click here to learn more
Ali Hatipoglu was named Director of Security – North America with Gucci  Click here to learn more
Al Aguirre is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at New York & Company
Corey Finke is now a District Loss Prevention Manager at JC Penney
Jim Hosty is now Regional Director of Loss Prevention at Paradies Lagardère
Donald Lynch was promoted to Market Loss Prevention Manager at Old Navy
Chad Fischer, LPC was promoted to Regional Loss Prevention Manager at The TJX Companies, Inc.
Linda Campbell is now a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at DSW
To review the September “People on the Move” click here.
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 by clicking here.