JAMES JUDGE IV
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Human Resources and Talent Acquisition with 10 years of progressive experience; communication and negotiation skills with the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Seasoned Safety Coordinator with 20 years of progressive experience in the field. Focused on promoting a culture of safety at all levels. Looking for a growth-oriented position with a progressive company. Experience with restricted or RTW (Return To Work) claims: TCIR (Total record-able incident rate) and the formula for calculating: Reduce work comp accidents of 62% by encouraging employees to come forward with safety matters; listen to and act on their concerns. Experience with Microsoft Office, U-Attend, Pay-lo-city, ATS, PC Recruiter, and Kronos systems.
Professional in loss prevention, bringing wealth of experience in safeguarding assets and reducing shrinkage. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving results. Noted for skills in risk assessment and strategic planning, valued for reliability and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Prevention Specialist
Deal Badger
02.2025 - Current
- Reduced shrinkage rates by 7.0% by regularly reviewing inventory counts and addressing discrepancies promptly and effectively.
- Analyzed store layout for potential vulnerabilities, recommending improvements to reduce opportunities for theft.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations within the store, ensuring customer and employee safety during incidents such as theft or disturbances.
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action where necessary.
- Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
- Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
- Leveraged data analysis tools to identify patterns in theft occurrences, informing proactive measures against repeat offenders or organized retail crime groups.
Loss Prevention Associate
Von Maur
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by consistently monitoring store premises and conducting thorough merchandise audits.
- Improved employee theft awareness by 2.1% while offering training sessions on loss prevention techniques and company policies.
- Regularly reviewed and updated store security policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- Provided support during internal audits, addressing any identified discrepancies or weaknesses in loss prevention efforts promptly.
- Collaborated with 15 management team members to develop and implement loss prevention strategies, resulting in minimized theft incidents.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and integrity at all times, serving as a positive role model for fellow employees in the area of loss prevention.
- Facilitated open communication between staff members regarding suspicious behavior or potential threats, fostering a proactive approach to asset protection.
- Enhanced store safety for employees and customers by identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
Loss Prevention Lead
Nordstrom
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Acted as liaison between retail location personnel and corporate Loss Prevention department, facilitating effective communication of concerns and updates.
- Collaborated with over 20 management team members to develop action plans for addressing identified areas of concern in the store's loss prevention performance.
- Developed strong partnerships with other departments to ensure seamless integration of loss prevention initiatives across the organization.
- Enhanced store safety by conducting frequent audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.
- Conducted 253 covert surveillance operations to identify, apprehend, and deter shoplifters within the retail environment.
- Prevented $75,000.00 in loss due to internal theft by cultivating a strong ethical culture within the store team through regular discussions on integrity and accountability.
Asset Protection Investigator
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Patrolled store and staffed designated posts for visible security presence to customers and associates.
- Enhanced security measures by implementing innovative surveillance techniques and utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
- Reduced shrinkage rates by 1.0 % while identifying areas of vulnerability within the organization and implementing targeted loss prevention strategies.
- Created an open line of communication between asset protection personnel and store associates, fostering a collaborative approach towards loss prevention efforts.
- Viewed store CCTV, alarm and exception reporting systems to monitor activity and detect theft.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive information during investigations and reporting procedures.
Safety Site Coordinator
Inline Plastics / Cornerstone Solutions USA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Root cause analysis / Using the 5 Why Method
- Understanding the contributing factors or causes of a system failure
- Develop actions that sustain corrections.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine the cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Participate in detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
- Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training.
- Observe EHS regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.
- Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.
- Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
- Perform other work related tasks as required as assigned.
- Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
- Conduct daily and monthly EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as required.
- Write, implement and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.
- Perform facility EHS inspections.
- Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.
- Have knowledge and enforce compliance of Regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.
- Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
- Perform Storm Water Discharge sampling and document events.
Safety Site Coordinator
Royal Foods Service / Cornerstone Solutions USA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Root cause analysis / Using the 5 Why Method
- Understanding the contributing factors or causes of a system failure
- Develop actions that sustain corrections.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine the cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Participate in detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
- Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
Safety Coordinator
Cornerstone Solutions USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Root cause analysis / Using the 5 Why Method
- Understanding the contributing factors or causes of a system failure
- Develop actions that sustain corrections.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine the cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Analyzed injury and illness trends within the workplace.
- Report writing and investigations skill sets.
- Worksite analysis & Identified and addressed with an eye towards prevention.
Human Resources Specialist
Cornerstone Solutions USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Reviewed and screened over 500 applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring process and talent management.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
- Delivered consultative services and recruited qualified and diversified candidates for employment.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Human Resources plans and programs
- Provide leadership in the formulation and consistent application of Human Resources plans, policies, and practices in connection with compensation, recruitment and selection, workplace diversity and succession planning
- Outline and recommend best strategy for talent acquisition efforts, including community, college and internal programs that assist with business headcount goal
- Maintain regulations, industry trends and applicable state and federal employment laws as they apply to the business
- Ensure alignment between operations and HR practices to meet business goals
- Collaborate with other HR functions to attract, retain, and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce
- First point of contact for investigations, work with outside counsel for best resolution
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances
Senor Operations Manager
Cornerstone Solutions USA
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety, and compliance.
- Managed a 350-employee warehouse operation
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices, and correct quality audit findings.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformance's.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Visible SCM
07.2011 - 02.2017
- Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
- Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
- Provided loss control reporting for prospects and clients.
- Built strong partnerships by gaining customer trust for implementation of viable loss control strategies.
- Introduced and implanted 3 viable loss control strategies by maintaining strong partnerships and trust with customers.
- Worked with clients and risk management specialists to provide meaningful solutions that met client needs.
- Established solid client base by identifying company resources, determining client risk factors and promoting solutions that alleviated risk potential.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration And Management & Marketing
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA10.2012
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA05.2010
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Preventive Measures
- Industrial Hygiene
- Safety Optimization
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Safety Training
- Job Safety Analysis / 5 why Root Cause Analysis
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Human Resources (SAP)
- Store audits
- Cost reduction
- RFID (radio frequency identification
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2.6% from 4.8% shrink by store training and new loss prevention techniques focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Conducted investigation that resulted in finding over $250,000.00 in internal theft.
Certification
- NASP (National Association Of Safety Professionals) #613929
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA Forklift Training
- AED/CPR/First Aid
- Defensive Driving
Affiliations
- ORC (Organized Retail Crime Unit)
- OSHA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Loss Prevention Specialist
Deal Badger
02.2025 - Current
Loss Prevention Associate
Von Maur
10.2024 - 03.2025
Loss Prevention Lead
Nordstrom
12.2023 - 10.2024
Asset Protection Investigator
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2023 - 12.2023
Safety Site Coordinator
Inline Plastics / Cornerstone Solutions USA
03.2021 - 01.2023
Safety Site Coordinator
Royal Foods Service / Cornerstone Solutions USA
03.2021 - 01.2023
Safety Coordinator
Cornerstone Solutions USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Human Resources Specialist
Cornerstone Solutions USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senor Operations Manager
Cornerstone Solutions USA
03.2020 - 01.2023
Loss Prevention Specialist
Visible SCM
07.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
American InterContinental University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Master of Arts - Business Administration And Management & Marketing
American InterContinental University
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