Aaron Alaniz
Los Angeles
Summary
Combat Air Force veteran with 10+ years of experience in security operations, relationship management, outreach, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to build trust, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and manage complex territories across multiple locations. Strengths include conducting outreach, delivering presentations, leading teams, and developing processes that improve safety, compliance, and operational performance. Passionate about serving the Veteran community through high-quality care access and partnership development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Asset protecton and safety manager
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed operations across a large, multi-team environment, coordinating and supervising 150+ employees to ensure full compliance with corporate policies and safety standards.
- Built strong working relationships with store leadership, law enforcement, and community partners to support safety initiatives and prevent loss.
- Conducted territory-wide safety audits across multiple store locations, identifying risks, crafting improvement plans, and presenting findings to management.
- Delivered employee trainings and in-store presentations on emergency procedures, safety protocols, and compliance measures.
- Collected, analyzed, and documented performance data, creating action plans to reduce shrink and improve operational effectiveness.
- Developed scalable procedures and best practices that strengthened safety and compliance programs.
Asset Protection Specialist
The Home Depot
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Executed strategic outreach to reduce external theft by proactively collaborating with store leadership, community stakeholders, and law enforcement.
- Conducted investigations, monitored trends, and provided recommendations to leadership using data-driven insights.
- Trained employees on effective customer engagement and non-confrontational prevention strategies.
- Delivered safety and security briefings to improve employee awareness and overall store readiness.
Loss Prevention Specialist
JCPenney
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Executed and maintain while partnering with Management a store wide merchandise protection strategy to lower external theft.
- Identify possible instances of theft or fraud.
- Communicate with law enforcement as needed.
- Review security footage to identify repeat offenders.
- In charge of safety management and insured associates where known of safety issues.
Security force officer
United States Air Force
04.2008 - 02.2013
- Two deployments back-to-back. Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq during my time of service.
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, peace, and responding to emergencies.
- Lead, supervise and perform force protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources.
- Operate speed measuring, drug, alcohol and breath testing devices.
- Detect and report presence of unauthorized personnel and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA 11.2024 - 11.2025
Associate of Arts - AA - Criminal Justice and Corrections
Citrus College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Citrus College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Psychology
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
Eric Birch
Skills
- Territory & Relationship Management
- Veteran & Community Outreach
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- Lead Generation & Client Engagement
- Strategic Planning & Process Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Training & Education Delivery
- Microsoft Office & Salesforce (familiarity)
- High-Pressure Decision-Making
- Compliance, Safety & Documentation
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of La Verne
11.2024 - 11.2025
Asset protecton and safety manager
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
05.2023 - 11.2024
Asset Protection Specialist
The Home Depot
05.2020 - 06.2022
Loss Prevention Specialist
JCPenney
03.2019 - 03.2020
Security force officer
United States Air Force
04.2008 - 02.2013
Associate of Arts - AA - Criminal Justice and Corrections
Citrus College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Citrus College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Psychology
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
Eric Birch