Dana Deis
Coral Springs
Summary
Retail operations and asset protection leader with 20+ years of experience improving store performance, reducing shrink, and developing strong teams across high‑volume, multi‑unit environments. Known for driving operational excellence, strengthening safety and compliance, and executing strategies that enhance profitability and customer experience
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi District Asset Protection Manager
Walgreens
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Trained store personnel on best practices for inventory management and theft deterrence techniques.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to investigate incidents of theft and coordinate recovery efforts.
- Led initiatives to mitigate internal and external losses across multiple retail locations, improving operational integrity and reducing shrink exposure.
- Fostered a sustainable safety culture through comprehensive training, awareness programs, and ongoing coaching.
- Provided mentorship and development to peers and direct reports, strengthening team performance and accountability.
- Collaborated with operations partners to develop data‑driven problem‑solving strategies that improved profitability and reduced risk.
- Conducted investigations into theft, policy violations, and safety incidents, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
- Performed regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective action plans.
District Manager
Walgreens
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw daily operations for multiple retail locations, ensuring consistent execution of brand standards, customer experience, and operational compliance.
- Drove district sales performance by analyzing KPIs, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing targeted strategies that improved revenue and profitability.
- Led, coached, and developed Store Managers and high‑potential talent, strengthening leadership pipelines and improving overall team capability.
- Managed district‑level P&L performance, optimizing labor, inventory, and operational expenses to meet financial targets.
- Partnered with Asset Protection teams to reduce shrink, improve safety compliance, and address operational vulnerabilities.
- Executed corporate initiatives, promotional events, and new programs across all stores, ensuring smooth adoption and measurable impact.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess performance, identify operational gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
- Fostered a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance through clear communication and consistent follow‑up.
Operations Manager
Walgreens
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2002 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance accuracy and reduce stock discrepancies.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, increasing operational efficiency.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance productivity and improve service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2002
Skills
- Loss prevention strategies
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Performance management
- Investigation management
Certification
Wicklander‑Zulawski Interviewing & Interrogation — Wicklander‑Zulawski & Associates (2025)
Florida State Registered Pharmacy Technician — Florida Department of Health (2016)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) — PTCB (2006)
Timeline
Multi District Asset Protection Manager
Walgreens
01.2025 - 02.2026
District Manager
Walgreens
06.2022 - 12.2024
Operations Manager
Walgreens
05.2002 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University