Donza Foster
5716 Crystal Springs Way, Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Experienced Loss Prevention professional with strong analytic skills and a background in SQL querying to monitor and respond to emerging fraud trends, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate findings effectively. Seeking to drive product efficacy and contribution to evolving fraud detection strategies at Instacart. Strong oral and writing skills with attention to detail. Skilled in working in an ever-changing environment and operational conditions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Specialist
Walmart
Americus, GA
02.2002 - 04.2004
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect suspicious activity.
- Conducted investigations into thefts and other security breaches.
- Audit customers receipts and items in cart to mitigate theft and unauthorized removal of store products that have not been scanned.
- Assessed customer and client data to detect potential fraud risks.
- Collaborated with other departments on investigations as needed to review evidence, analyze data, and prepare reports for management.
- Investigated cases of suspected fraudulent activities, including tracing money trails and analyzing documents.
Loss Prevention Officer
Home Depot
McDonough, GA
05.2004 - 03.2005
- Knowledgeable use of specialize security cameras, computer data base, theft reduction.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of transactional data using SQL querying techniques to identify and investigate potential instances of fraud.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement fraud detection strategies, resulting in reducing fraudulent activity approximately 25%-30% in that year.
- Monitored fraud trends and patterns, providing timely reports and insight to inform decision-making processes.
- Responded promptly to suspicious activities, working with operations teams to limit financial losses and mitigate risks.
Police Sergeant
MARTA Police Department
Atlanta, GA
04.2005 - 10.2022
- Responded quickly to calls, questions, complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Conducted internal and external investigation concerning officer and citizen interactions.
- Used NCIC/GCIC data base to obtain information on suspects as needed.
- Developed strategies for crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with community organizations.
- Reviewed paperwork, case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy, conformance to strict policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA05.2021
Skills
- Fraud Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Zen Desk
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- MS Office/G Suite
- Risk Assessment
- Proficient Excel/Google sheets
- Knowledgeable with SQL
- Privacy & Compliance
Additional Information
Certified Notary Signing Agent (NSA)
Certified Hostage Negotiator
Timeline
Police Sergeant
MARTA Police Department
04.2005 - 10.2022
Loss Prevention Officer
Home Depot
05.2004 - 03.2005
Loss Prevention Specialist
Walmart
02.2002 - 04.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology
South Georgia Technical College