AXEL Diaz
Cary,IL
Summary
Strategic leader in multi-location operations and asset protection with over 20 years of experience in enterprise risk management and shrink reduction strategies. Delivered measurable financial impact across 146 locations while shaping operational governance and leading cross-functional teams. Strengthened compliance frameworks and advanced enterprise-wide initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
TJX Companies
07.2022 - Current
- Lead loss prevention team in enterprise risk management strategy across multistate region, achieving shrink reduction of 74 BPS through operational governance, enhanced investigations, and cross-functional execution
- Influence P&L outcomes by aligning operational controls, safety programs, and risk mitigation frameworks with corporate strategy
- Strengthen compliance and audit governance by standardizing processes across 13 districts, improving operational consistency and reducing risk exposure by 25%
- Direct crisis and emergency management protocols, ensuring business continuity and rapid response across diverse markets resulting in a 51% reduction in critical incidents
- Developed and mentored leadership pipelines, enhancing talent readiness and succession planning across 146+ locations, achieving 100% staffing of allocated headcounts while saving 12% in payroll
District Loss Prevention Manager/Market DLPM
TJX Companies
10.2015 - 07.2022
- Directed loss prevention operations across multiple districts, implementing shrink reduction strategies that enhanced operational performance and mitigated risk
- Led investigations and ORC case development, collaborating with law enforcement to increase case closures and foster community partnerships
- Delivered training and development programs for store and district leadership, enhancing compliance and safety standards while improving operational execution
- Managed emergency response and crisis management efforts, ensuring rapid, coordinated action across stores
- Supported enterprise initiatives by aligning district-level operations with corporate strategy, compliance standards, and audit requirements
Regional Asset Protection Manager
Advance Auto Parts
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Oversaw asset protection, investigations, and operational compliance across Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, enhancing audit performance and minimizing shrink.
- Led cross-functional teams to strengthen safety programs and operational controls, improving loss prevention processes across 28 locations.
- Established partnerships with law enforcement and government agencies to support port of entry compliance and investigations, reinforcing regional security posture.
President
International Security Advisors
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives enhancing global security protocols, resulting in increased client trust.
- Facilitated high-level meetings with government agencies to strengthen collaboration on security initiatives.
- Formulated policies, procedures, and organizational goals for immediate and future development.
- Directed budgeting decisions optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
B.S. - Criminal Justice - Criminology
Ana G. Mendez University
Puerto Rico01.1997
Skills
- Asset protection
- Operational Risk Management
- Crisis management
- Operational compliance
- Financial accountability
- Multi-Site Operations Leadership
- Change leadership
- Strategic alignment
- Talent development
- Government partnerships
Affiliations
• International Association of Interviewers - Midwest Board Member
• Loss Prevention Organization of the Caribbean - Co-Founder
• American Legion
• FBI Citizens Academy Alumni
• Loss Prevention Organization of the Caribbean - Co-Founder
• American Legion
• FBI Citizens Academy Alumni
Certification
- Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
- Retail Multi Leadership
- U.S. Army Primary Leadership Course
Accomplishments
- Shrink Reduction Achieved, Reduced shrink by 74 BPS through enhanced operational strategies and investigations across 13 districts in multiple states.
- Sales Increase, Supported sales increase by 10% ($200M) through merchandise availability, hardening the environment and identifying cause for potential losses, while providing a safe and friendly environment for customers and associates.
- Operational Consistency Boost, Improved operational consistency by 25% with standardized processes in 146+ locations.
- Leadership Pipeline Development, Increased leadership pipeline readiness by 55% through targeted development programs, identifying internal talent and strategic hiring.
- Led teams in high-pressure environments, Developed leadership, discipline, and crisis-response capabilities foundational for a successful and effective leadership role.
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Proficient
- Spanish, Native
Additional Leadership Experience
- Corporate/Fraud Investigator/Executive Protection, Walmart, PR, 03/2009, 12/2010
- Corporate Investigator / LP Manager, Macy's, PR, 05/2006, 03/2009
- Loss Prevention Manager & Executive Protection, Sears Holding, PR, 05/2004, 05/2006
- Sergeant, US Army, 04/1993, 07/2003
Timeline
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
TJX Companies
07.2022 - Current
District Loss Prevention Manager/Market DLPM
TJX Companies
10.2015 - 07.2022
Regional Asset Protection Manager
Advance Auto Parts
10.2012 - 03.2015
President
International Security Advisors
02.2010 - 02.2012
B.S. - Criminal Justice - Criminology
Ana G. Mendez University