Gary Alagozyan
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Detailed Loss Prevention professional offering proven history developing programs to mitigate corporate theft, loss and waste. Driven and dedicated with 20 years of hiring and development expertise. Employed investigative and communication skills to acquire information and evidence. Developed key strategic alliances to support business objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Prevention lead
Nevada Dicks Sporting Goods
01.2023 - Current
- Lead for all 3 stores located in Las Vegas Nevada
- Organized Retail Crime Detail with Nevada ORC
- Mitigate and reduce losses through the deterrence of external theft and internal theft
- Also assist in internal investigation.
Asset Protection Manager
CGA ASSET PROTECTION
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent performance across all shifts.
- Maintained detailed records of all incidents involving theft or loss, using this information to inform future decision-making around risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to handle various asset protection scenarios.
- Coordinated with other managers across the organization to ensure alignment of asset protection priorities and integration of security measures into daily operations.
- Reduced instances of theft by conducting regular audits, monitoring surveillance systems, and training staff on best practices.
- Worked closely with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
Loss Prevention Coordinator
Sears Roebuck
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Reduce company losses from theft and other incidents
- Oversee regional sections of California region.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, fostering a collaborative approach to loss prevention efforts.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of current trends in retail crime, allowing for proactive adjustments to loss prevention strategies as needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing loss prevention measures on an ongoing basis, making data-driven adjustments to improve overall results.
Director of Public Safety
IPC International
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Oversee organizations security department in retail shopping center or Shopping Mall
- Recruit, Train, and schedule security personnel and crisis preparedness plans.
Custody Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
04.1995 - 01.2000
- Perform a variety of tasks to keep county facilities and personnel safe and secure.
- Contributed to a more efficient booking process by accurately entering inmate information into the database system.
- Streamlined daily operations by managing inmate schedules, ensuring timely access to medical appointments, court appearances, and other essential services.
- Secured inmates and all personal property.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough cell and area searches for contraband items.
- Handled challenging situations calmly under pressure through critical thinking skills, resulting in quick resolutions without incident escalation.
Education
Vocational - Communications
Los Angles Communication Institute
City Of Los Angeles, CA2003
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA1988
High School Diploma -
Van Nuys Senior High School
Van Nuys, CA1986
Skills
- BSIS Certified and PPO Certified
- LP Certified (LPC)
- Fema Crisis
- Incident Reporting
- Access Control
- Policy Enforcement
- Investigation techniques
- Loss prevention strategies
- Internal Auditing
- Asset Protection
- Surveillance techniques
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved internal Theft which led to positive shrink.
Affiliations
- NVORC (Nevada Organized retail Crime)
- ORCE (Organized Retail Crime Criminal Enterprise)
- CAL ORCA
Certification
BSIS PPO Licensing
FEMA Critical Management
Crime Analysis Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Armenian
Full Professional
Timeline
Loss Prevention lead
Nevada Dicks Sporting Goods
01.2023 - Current
Asset Protection Manager
CGA ASSET PROTECTION
03.2015 - 05.2018
Loss Prevention Coordinator
Sears Roebuck
01.2009 - 01.2013
Director of Public Safety
IPC International
01.2002 - 01.2008
Custody Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
04.1995 - 01.2000
Vocational - Communications
Los Angles Communication Institute
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Los Angeles Valley College
High School Diploma -
Van Nuys Senior High School
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