Donald Corcoran
Newington,CT
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur and former Loss Prevention Manager at Lowe's, I leveraged skills in business management and relationship building to grow my landscaping company, achieving over 60 regular accounts. Specializing in operational efficiency and customer relations, I consistently delivered solutions that enhanced productivity and fostered long-term client loyalty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Dons Lawn Mowing Services
2005.01 - 2016.10
- Managed day-to-day business
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
After the birth of my 3rd daughter I left my position at Lowe’s and started my own landscaping company. I started off small and every year I grew my business up with a few employees so I could work and be home when needed. I grew my company to over 60 regular accounts both residential and commercial. I worked alongside my crew everyday to ensure the jobs were completed and done to my standards. I kept my customers happy and in return most of my customers stayed with me for years until my retirement in 2016.
Loss Prevention Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
2000.06 - 2004.11
- Worked closely with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
- Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations.
- Installed and maintained covert security equipment.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT09.1996
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Labor Relations
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Planning
- Project estimating
- Relationship Building
- Business marketing
- Employee Development
- Sales management
- Staff hiring
- Financial Management
- Consulting
- Customer Relations
- Staff Management
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations Management
I was responsible for the safety and security of all Connecticut stores. During that time Lowe’s was expanding into New England and I was in charge of store setups in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to insure a smooth transition for new staff and ensure the stores where setup with all safety and security equipment such as PPE and Loss Prevention equipment like cameras and anti theft front end alarms. I worked with the local Police and Fire Depts to insure codes were met prior to store opening and the hiring and training of new Loss Prevention staff before store opening.
Timeline
Owner
Dons Lawn Mowing Services
2005.01 - 2016.10
Loss Prevention Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
2000.06 - 2004.11
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
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