Abraham A Gaytan
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Focused loss prevention officer coordinates effectively with professional and other security personnel to reduce losses. Highly familiar with signs and behaviors indicating attempted theft. Skilled in providing measured responses to developing situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Loss Prevention Officer
JW Marriott Anaheim Resort
Anaheim, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Patrols & Guest Access: Execute high-visibility patrols across all resort zones, utilizing digital logging systems to ensure comprehensive property coverage and seamless guest entry support.
- Emergency Response: Act as a primary first responder for on-site medical and safety emergencies, coordinating with local authorities and managing scene stabilization to ensure guest and staff safety.
- Investigations: Lead comprehensive internal investigations, utilizing advanced surveillance review and strategic interviewing to resolve complex security incidents.
- Shift Reports: Synthesize detailed daily activity logs and incident summaries, ensuring all documentation remains strictly confidential and audit-ready for management review.
Loss Prevention Officer
Marriott Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Patrols & Guest Access: Conducted frequent perimeter and interior security rounds, collaborating with front-desk teams to resolve guest lockouts and maintain secure access control
- Emergency Response: Maintained readiness for emergency situations, providing critical assistance during accidents and facilitating orderly evacuations or safety protocols as required
- Investigations: Assisted in gathering physical and digital evidence for on-site incidents, maintaining an organized chain of custody for all investigative materials.
- Shift Reports: Executed timely completion of standard shift reports, documenting all security observations and guest interactions according to corporate loss prevention standards.
Store Protection Specialist
Dd's Discount
Anaheim, CA
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintain safe and secure environments.
- Provide great Customer service by prominently greeting Customers, making eye contact, smiling and answering questions in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Increases Store awareness on effective processes to minimize operational shortage. Trains and educates Associates on shortage reduction initiatives.
Building Material Sales Associate
Home Depot
Anaheim, CA
02.2014 - 03.2018
- Provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance.
- Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure it is clean, shop-able, and safe.
- Providing a safe working and shopping environment by following all safety policies & standards, completing specified safety training, immediately correcting hazards & unsafe conditions.
Area Supervisor
Chick-fil-a
Fullerton, CA
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Ensure that food made for customer's lives up to the standards set by the company, by only serving high quality food made on equipment that is properly maintained.
- Supervise all kitchen crew members, and any other crew member that uses the kitchen, to follow all safety and health rules.
- Ensure that there will be fresh food prepared and ready use throughout the day.
Front-end Cashier/Drive thru Cashier
McDonalds
Fullerton, CA
09.2009 - 11.2011
- Provide fast, friendly service as well as taking accurate food orders.
- Ensure that all condiments and utensils items are fully stocked in the front end.
- Keep the front end clean of any waste and any potential safety hazards.
Retail Support-Receiving
Macys
Brea, CA
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Organize incoming merchandise by product type, brand name, price, and in-store location.
- Apply security tags to merchandise that is above a certain price range.
- Keep the stockrooms maintained, organized, and clean of any clutter that may cause safety hazards.
Education
Digital Media Art Design -
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CAGeneral Education -
Fullerton Community College
Fullerton, CAHigh School Diploma -
Troy High School
Fullerton, CA 08.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
- Guard Card Certified
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-motivation
- Adaptability
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Ability to work under pressure
Timeline
Loss Prevention Officer
JW Marriott Anaheim Resort
05.2022 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
Marriott Newport Beach
10.2019 - 05.2022
Store Protection Specialist
Dd's Discount
03.2018 - 10.2019
Building Material Sales Associate
Home Depot
02.2014 - 03.2018
Area Supervisor
Chick-fil-a
11.2011 - 02.2014
Retail Support-Receiving
Macys
01.2010 - 09.2010
Front-end Cashier/Drive thru Cashier
McDonalds
09.2009 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
08.2005 - 06.2009
Digital Media Art Design -
Orange Coast College
General Education -
Fullerton Community College