Gavin Douglas-Derrick

• Direct comprehensive asset protection strategy across retail and authentication/warehouse operations for one of the world’s leading platforms in premium and limited-edition sneakers and luxury streetwear.

• Reduced quarterly shrinkage through proactive risk assessments, upgraded CCTV/AI surveillance, enhanced access controls, and targeted employee training programs.

• Partnered with supply chain, operations, and authentication leadership to eliminate operational vulnerabilities, resulting in significant loss reduction and improved margin protection on ultra-high-value inventory.

• Developed and enforced luxury-grade SOPs for merchandise handling, cash reconciliation, and high-value transfers that align with brand standards of discretion and excellence.

• Owned full-scope loss prevention and inventory control for the iconic German luxury camera brand across three countries, protecting inventory valued in the millions.

• Spearheaded implementation of enterprise RFID, advanced CCTV, and biometric access control systems in flagship stores and distribution centers, dramatically reducing internal and external theft.

• Led regional investigations into high-value theft and fraud, achieving near-perfect case closure rate through meticulous evidence gathering and Wicklander-Zulawski techniques.

• Designed and deployed location-specific emergency response and crisis management plans, ensuring business continuity and protection of ultra-premium optics inventory during potential disruptions.

• Built and led a specialized investigative and ORC task force across the New York metropolitan district, mentoring investigators and driving intelligence-led operations.
• Identified and dismantled multiple ORC fencing operations and fraudulent e-commerce rings through advanced data mining and surveillance, resulting in full case closure and substantial recoveries.
• Partnered with local, state, and federal law enforcement and retail ORC task forces to apprehend recidivists and prosecute high-impact cases, significantly improving district profitability.

• Directed loss prevention strategy for luxury consignment flagship, specializing in designer handbags, fine jewelry, watches, and couture valued from $5K–$500K+ per item.

• Designed and implemented a proprietary inventory control system for the fine jewelry department that reduced loss by 18% in the first year.

• Led complex investigations into fraudulent consignments and returns, collaborating closely with authentication leadership to protect brand integrity and revenue on ultra-luxury merchandise.

• Coordinated armored transfers of multi-million-dollar inventory and represented the company in all related civil and criminal proceedings.

• Developed and implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize theft-related incidents.
• Conducted thorough investigations on security breaches to enhance asset protection measures.
• Collaborated with store management to train staff on effective safety protocols and procedures.
• Analyzed data trends in inventory shrinkage to identify areas for improvement and intervention.

• Conducted thorough investigations into fraud incidents to determine loss causes and prevent recurrence.
• Represented company in loss related matters throughout the region.
• Collaborated with law enforcement to apprehend fraud rings and provide evidence for prosecution.
• Developed training materials for staff on loss prevention techniques and effective reporting protocols.
• Analyzed POS data to support employee compliance with procedures and investigate suspicious activity.
• Audited 20 locations on weekly basis to identify deficiencies and identified potential causes.