Alan Greggo
Mason
Summary
Criminal justice educator and security management specialist with a strong focus on integrating academic instruction with real-world applications. Proven expertise in emergency preparedness, cultural diversity, and curriculum development. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering professional growth within teams.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty- Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2022 - Current
- Instructed courses including Security Management Principles, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Cultural Awareness in Criminal Justice, Discretion in Criminal Justice, and Capstone in Criminal Justice, fostering student engagement and critical thinking.
- Promoted innovative higher education practices at SNHU, contributing to national recognition for commitment to student success.
Regional Operations Manager (Americas)
Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations
Ann Arbor
01.2022 - Current
- Leadership of background screening analyst team at Microsoft for the Americas Regions.
- Fostered growth mindset in team, enhancing professional development and boosting morale.
- Lead investigation and escalate cases for adjudication.
- Utilized artificial intelligence for effective escalation and analysis of case workloads.
- Delivered global investigative solutions to mitigate risk through strategic analysis and execution.
Regional Security Manager
Microsoft
Redmond
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Controlled loss and protected life safety in retail stores and corporate assets in the Northeastern United States.
- Planned and drove emergency management and life safety for 21 corporate assets in the Northeast.
- Built emergency management and emergency response training for corporate use: Trained over 450 employees and management at new stores in Sydney, London, Beijing, and Manhattan.
- Audited Microsoft Retail stores to assess compliance and enhance security protocols.
- Collaborated with store management and market managers on asset protection training, improving safety measures and reducing theft in stores.
- Documented and innovated Asset Protection policy in partnership with the Asset Protection team to strengthen security practices.
- Achieved 'Retail Loss Prevention Excellence' in 2018 for the store in Columbus, OH and 'Retail LP Business Excellence' in 2017 for the store in Beachwood, OH due to a customer-focused response to an active attacker.
- International technology company that dominates the market in developing, manufacturing, and selling computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.
Asset Protection Manager
Profit Rx LLC
Mason
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Managed asset protection communication and programs for Microsoft retail stores, advising 30 specialty kiosks and consulting with retail operations and leadership to enhance security measures.
- Trained and audited 36 pop-up store projects, ensuring successful transition to specialty stores.
- Led production of 'Retail Theft Prevention Video' to train retail employees during new store openings and onboarding.
- Established and led consulting services for optometric practices and retailers. to Optometric practices and Retailers, specializing HIPAA compliance.
Associate Vice President-Loss Prevention
Luxottica Retail
Mason
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Improved a loss prevention department to handle 1000+ internal investigations and conducted 4300 store operational and compliance audits annually.
- Established Organized Retail Crime Task Force, reducing theft and counterfeiting incidents.
- Oversaw $4.7M budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources for loss prevention initiatives.
- Supported $4.5B luxury and fashion eyewear manufacturer and eye care service provider in enhancing security measures.
Director-Loss Prevention
Luxottica Retail
Mason
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Expanded Loss Prevention department from nine to 45, strengthening team's investigative and auditing capabilities.
- Developed and implemented camera surveillance system for two brands, improving security measures.
- Managed contract security company, alarm vendors, exception software, and law enforcement partnerships to enhance loss prevention strategies.
- Awarded for 'Outstanding Shrinkage Below .5%' and 'Best Training Contributions'.
- $4.5B manufacturer of luxury and fashion eyewear and provider of eye care services.
Education
Masters - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science - Law Enforcement Administration
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHSkills
- Emergency management
- Disaster response planning
- Emergency preparedness
- University educator
- Curriculum development
- Education facilitation
- Cultural diversity
- Remote instruction
- Mentorship development
Affiliations
- Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society, 08/21
- Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society, 09/21
- ASIS International, Certified Protection Professional (CPP), 1995
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 1995
Awards
Distinguished Service Award, ASIS International, 2024
Professional Expertise
- Visiting Lecturer, Community college lecturer on asset protection concepts and theories. Presented security management options for employment to 190 Criminal Justice students. Presented perspectives on Peoples Republic of China and Sydney, Australia to 325 students at New Miami Local School District.
- Curriculum Advisory Panel (volunteer), Advisory panel tasked with creating fire safety and technical security courses for Cincinnati Technical and Community College. Collaborated with staff department chair and 7 subject matter experts in creating course outlines and syllabus for safety program.
- Directed Corporate Trainers in Creation of Asset Protection and Safety Training for All Retail Stores, Researched, scripted, and formulated programs used for orientation and training of over 5000 employees and management to protect store assets, ensure life safety, and secure their businesses. Presentations delivered in person in London, United Kingdom in 07/19 and Sydney Australia in 04/18.
- Recognized Authority, Co-authored 'Retail Security and Loss Prevention Solutions' and was a chapter contributor to 'Internet Fraud Casebook: The World Wide Web of Deceit', and 'Computer Fraud Casebook: The Bytes that Bite'. Hold the Certified Protection Professional board certification from ASIS Intl. (1995) and Certified Fraud Examiner designation from the Association of Fraud Examiners (1995).
- Quarter Century Volunteer at ASIS International, Volunteer on the Bylaws, Governance and Policies Committee-2025. Chair of the Mentorship Community, since 2022. Built Asset Protection Community membership from 43 in 2019 to 336 members in 2021. Professional development mentor since 01/19.
Certification
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS International, 1994
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 1995
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Service Award, ASIS International, 2024
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty- Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2022 - Current
Regional Operations Manager (Americas)
Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations
01.2022 - Current
Regional Security Manager
Microsoft
01.2014 - 12.2021
Asset Protection Manager
Profit Rx LLC
01.2010 - 12.2014
Associate Vice President-Loss Prevention
Luxottica Retail
01.2007 - 12.2010
Director-Loss Prevention
Luxottica Retail
01.2000 - 12.2007
Masters - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement Administration
Youngstown State University