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Allen Saavedra-Laguna

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in investigative work, adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

License Registration Examiner

State Of California Department Of Motor Vehicles
07.2020 - Current

Conducting drive tests, including motorcycle skills/road tests - Supplemental driving performance evaluations - Analyze situations and take effective action when needed - Vehicle verifications - Conduct written and vision exam: Follow daily regulations and policies pertaining registering and titling of vehicles and vessels -Work in a fast paced environment while providing superior customer service skills -Identify potential fraud and inspect documents pertaining to vehicle registration - Handle issuance of State IDs - Travel Photo Trained - Cross trained in Drivers License & Registration - Back up control cashier assist in closing office daily - All cashiering duties - Conduct office quarterly physical inventory - assist with office equipment inventory - Trained with one on one testing- drivers license - VIN Verification trained - Work Start Here - Lobby Monitor - interpret data entry - enter vehicle Code/ Manual/ policies to customers while assisting in completing customer transactions - interpersonal skills - analytical skills - able to work independently with minimal assistance - Verbal communication on a daily basis on test drives - Utilize pc skills to communicate the test results to drivers safety for the SDPE's - punctual and dependable examiner with great interpersonal skills that allow me to build great relationship with peers, also extremely flexible with office needs.

Correctional Officer

State of California Department of Corrections
04.2025 - 07.2025

Completed a 11-week Basic Correctional Officer Academy with emphasis on California criminal law, investigative procedures, institutional policy, and regulatory compliance - Trained in report writing, tactical communication, situational awareness, and the legal standards for search, seizure, and use-of-force protocols - Gained hands-on experience in security operations, inmate supervision, and documentation of incidents and violations in accordance with legal and departmental guidelines - Conducted routine inspections, counts, and contraband searches on individuals, property, and institutional areas, ensuring compliance with policy and legal standards - Drafted detailed incident and disciplinary reports with clarity and objectivity—skills directly transferable to investigative documentation and case building - Participated in practical, scenario-based exercises to develop conflict resolution, de-escalation, and emergency response skills - Demonstrated the ability to interpret and apply California codes and policies while maintaining high ethical standards in law enforcement environments.

Key Competencies: Investigative Writing & Documentation > Knowledge of Penal & Vehicle Codes > Tactical Communication & Interviewing > Evidence Recognition & Chain of Custody > Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Under Pressure > Confidentiality, Ethics & Professional Conduct

Motor Vehicle Representative

State Of California Department Of Motor Vehicles
07.2020 - 06.2021

Follow daily regulations and policies pertaining registering and titling of vehicles and vessels -Work in a fast paced environment while providing superior customer service skills -Identify potential fraud and inspect documents pertaining to vehicle registration - Handle issuance of State IDs - Travel Photo Trained - Cross trained in Drivers License & Registration - Back up control cashier assist in closing office daily - All cashiering duties - Conduct office quarterly physical inventory - assist with office equipment inventory - Trained with one on one testing- drivers license - VIN Verification trained - Work Start Here - Lobby Monitor - interpret data entry - enter vehicle Code/ Manual/ policies to customers while assisting in completing customer transactions
- interpersonal skills - analytical skills - able to work independently with minimal assistance
- Analyze situations and take effective action when needed - Conduct written and vision examinations - Assist customers with complex Driver's License and License Registration transactions.

Asset Protection Manager

Bloomingdale's
07.2019 - 07.2020

-Developing, managing, and communicating the shortage action plans and shortage programs within store - Administering and enforcing the policies and standards of the company - Responsible for all internal and external case management as assigned by AP/LP Manager - Developing an open line of communication with both AP/LP and store associates, store management, central, and peer AP/LP teams - Recruitment and hiring of loss prevention personnel - Training and development of staff to achieve desired performance and to prepare them for promotion by building bench-strength - interpersonal skills - analytical skills - able to work independently with minimal assistance - provide superior customer service skills - Attend hearings as required and updates appropriate files with court-related outcomes - Maintain relationship with local law enforcement - Interview associates suspected of theft or fraud in accordance with company policies and properly documents all stages - Review and ensure all AP documentation is complete, accurate and is maintained to the policies of the company -

Communicate MI photo alerts to associates and partners with other locations/retailers to identify ORC groups and patterns - Taking direction from DAPL and/or MI to gather evidence on ORC and external fraud

Asset Compliance Manager

Premier Health DBA Mind & Body Nutrition LLC
07.2018 - 02.2019

- Monitor inbound phone calls to help identify fraud - Follow up and investigate all discrepancies to ensure accuracy and validity is established with all leads - Partnered with HR to coordinate and conduct internal investigations -

Managed and created systems and programs to reduce loss - Reviewed call recordings to ensure information is compliant with company rules and standards - Over saw all legal oversight and representation related to findings - interpersonal skills - analytical skills -able to work independently with minimal assistance - provide superior customer service skills

Asset Protection Specialist

Jc Penny
11.2015 - 11.2018

- Share knowledge of processes and procedures and/or train associates on Asset Protection expectations to enhance team performance - Shrink Elimination and Safe and Secure Awareness Programs to better educate associates on actionable behaviors to effect shrink reduction and create a safe and secure environment - Coach store associates and management team in keeping work areas and sales floor free of hazards to protect customers and associates from accidents
- Regularly analyze and review incident trends to advise store management of action steps that can be used to prevent future incidents - Periodically audit departments for merchandise protection standard adherence - Walk the sales floor to identify merchandise protection opportunities that deviate from company standards - Attend hearings as required and updates appropriate files with court-related outcomes -

Maintain relationship with local law enforcement - Interview associates suspected of theft or fraud in accordance with company policies and properly documents all stages - Review and ensure all AP documentation is complete, accurate and is maintained to the policies of the company - Communicate MI photo alerts to associates and partners with other locations/retailers to identify ORC groups and patterns - Taking direction from DAPL and/or MI to gather evidence on ORC and external fraud

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Westwood College
Anaheim, CA

Certification

- Arrest and control (POST CERTIFIED)

- Chemical Agent

- CPR/ First Aid Certification

- Pc 832 Examination (Post Qualified) peace officer and law of arrest

- firearms training (semi-automatic handgun: SAH Glock 22 - Ruger Mini-14 Rifle

- Post training departmental weapons, the Ruger, mini-14 SAH Glock 22 (post mandated)

Timeline

Correctional Officer

State of California Department of Corrections
04.2025 - 07.2025

License Registration Examiner

State Of California Department Of Motor Vehicles
07.2020 - Current

Motor Vehicle Representative

State Of California Department Of Motor Vehicles
07.2020 - 06.2021

Asset Protection Manager

Bloomingdale's
07.2019 - 07.2020

Asset Compliance Manager

Premier Health DBA Mind & Body Nutrition LLC
07.2018 - 02.2019

Asset Protection Specialist

Jc Penny
11.2015 - 11.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Westwood College
Allen Saavedra-Laguna