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ERICA YANES-TEDROS

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best accomplish investigative goals. I am organized, dependable, articulate, goal oriented, and ready to exceed my employers standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Loss Prevention Specialist

The RealReal
04.2021 - Current
  • Highest producing Loss Prevention associate for the West Coast Region two-years in a row through individual recoveries totaling over $800,000 for 2022 and $360,000 for 2021.
  • Highlighted as the top producing agent holding the LP Spotlight for company recognition of excellence in 2021 and 2022.
  • Coached and mentored associates in-store and remotely on loss investigation and reporting.
  • Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft, careless mismanagement, internal, or external theft.
  • Oversaw receiving and outbound shipments through inventory, audits, and complied with UPS and Malca white glove shipment procedures.
  • Assist with daily coverage with customers in sales and provide customer service.
  • Managed and de-escalated high profile incidents with customers and associates.
  • Conducted complex investigations for escalated concerns.
  • Monitored high value showings and transfers of merchandise to maintain the integrity of our products and brand.

Loss Prevention

The Real Real
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Monitored the store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, and intervening when necessary.
  • Led the safety and loss prevention programs by guiding staff through proper policy and procedures.
  • Conducted threat analysis on incoming external subjects.

Loss Prevention Detective

Bloomingdale's
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Promoted three times within a year due to work ethics and productivity.
  • Ranked the second most achieving store in the company for best performance due to shortage control procedures.
  • Apprehended and interviewed suspects and created reports to assist law enforcement, as well as testified in court for criminal cases.
  • Streamlined the shrink management program, and trained Loss Prevention Detectives and sale's associates.
  • Conducted opening and closing producers as a key holder.
  • Assisted with high profile clients and de-escalated hostile customers by providing a solution through customer service.

Church School Superintendent

First Presbyterian Church Of Inglewood
09.2009 - 06.2015
  • Prepared, coordinated, and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Created curriculum for all classes.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Recruited volunteers, created and hosted events for surrounding community outreach, and church congregation.
  • Maintained the safety of our students and educators.

Sale's Professional

Bloomingdale's
09.2009 - 06.2015
  • Grew client base by analyzing consumer needs to introduce relevant products and complete sales processes.
  • Followed up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and client retention.

Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Law And Psychology

California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Control Safety Violations
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Store Operations, Internal and External Theft Investigations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Crime Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Investigation Tactics
  • Prevention Techniques

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Loss Prevention Specialist

The RealReal
04.2021 - Current

Loss Prevention

The Real Real
05.2019 - 04.2021

Loss Prevention Detective

Bloomingdale's
06.2015 - 05.2019

Church School Superintendent

First Presbyterian Church Of Inglewood
09.2009 - 06.2015

Sale's Professional

Bloomingdale's
09.2009 - 06.2015

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Law And Psychology

California State University- Northridge
ERICA YANES-TEDROS