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Bruce Woerner

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced Security Director with over twenty five years of experience in the industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Organized and detail-oriented leader with expertise in physical security and access controls. Proven ability to design and implement optimized practices for increasing results and reducing risk. Distinguished leadership skills with commitment to improving results. Directed and Managed a team of over 30 people responsible for maintaining procedural and physical security for over 7,000 employees and hundreds of Billions of dollars daily.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Risk Manager

Loomis Armored US International
Tampa
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
  • Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Kept operations in compliance with OSHA, state and federal regulations through regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
  • Performed in-depth research and investigations into losses and recommended strategies to resolve problems and prevent further concerns.

Director of Security US

Brinks Inc
Tampa
03.2001 - 06.2020

Conducted training and educational briefings to improve compliance and operational risk reduction

  • Set and Maintained Security policies and procedures to include Emergency Response Planning
  • Resolved customer problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Conducted training and educational briefings to improve compliance and operational risk reduction
  • Participated in Kaizen and other lean, constant process improvement steps.
  • Hired, Trained Mentored and developed team of security managers.
  • Trained FBI and major law enforcement agencies on robbery investigations
  • Conducted Security assessments for high value businesses giving recommendations on physical and procedural security enhancements.
  • Collaborated with all other functions within the company developing business continuity plans.
  • Monitored global activities for industry trends for proactive response and planning.
  • Directed, managed and conducted investigations into misconduct, fraud, theft, robberies, and other matters, recovering over $2.5 million in losses annually. Conducted in-depth interviews and interrogations to understand intent, misrepresentation and other factors. Identified root causes of losses and implemented changes to prevent recurrences.

Regional Security Manager

Loomis Fargo
Tampa
05.1997 - 03.2001
  • Directed efforts to mitigate threats to personnel and infrastructure, reduce risks and optimize security protocols.
  • Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
  • Improved security awareness by holding workshops for company employees.
  • Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations for over 20 facilities to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.
  • Successfully investigated incidents of fraud, theft and robbery leading to the recovery of over $100,000 annually.

Loss Prevention Manager

Home Depot
Tampa
05.1996 - 05.1997
  • Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations.
  • Oversaw received and outbound shipments through inventories and audits and complied with receiving and shipment procedures.
  • Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses.
  • Installed and maintained covert security equipment.
  • Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Reduced targeted store losses by 40%
  • Conducted complex investigations of theft and fraud.

Special Agent

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
Tampa Region
05.1990 - 05.1996
  • Prepared reports, kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork.
  • Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
  • Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
  • Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to conduct investigations and prepare cases for adjudication.
  • Traveled around Florida and helped solve various crimes, including Crimes against Persons and Fraud cases.
  • Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
  • Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
  • Conducted in-depth criminal investigations involving federal crimes, drug trafficking and money laundering.
  • Directed security activities at investigation sites.
  • Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
  • Performed arrests as per warrants issued.
  • Used undercover operations, surveillance and interrogation to probe administrative, criminal and civil cases.
  • Applied in-depth understanding of forensic science to evaluate claims.

Education

East Florida State College
Cocoa, FL

Special Agent Training Academy
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

    • Investigative and Risk management
    • Loss and Fraud investigations
    • Project and Team management
    • Change Management - Process improvement
    • Training and Planning
      • Policy and procedure development and implementation
      • Detailed written and verbal reporting
      • Relationship building and retention
      • Business Process
      • Physical Security -Access controls, Alarms and Surveillance Systems

Affiliations

Robbery Investigators of Texas

California Robbery Investigators Association

Timeline

Corporate Risk Manager

Loomis Armored US International
09.2020 - Current

Director of Security US

Brinks Inc
03.2001 - 06.2020

Regional Security Manager

Loomis Fargo
05.1997 - 03.2001

Loss Prevention Manager

Home Depot
05.1996 - 05.1997

Special Agent

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
05.1990 - 05.1996

East Florida State College

Special Agent Training Academy
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