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ROBERT S. SANCHEZ

Westminster,USA

Summary

Experienced Corporate and Market Loss Prevention and Safety Professional skilled in minimizing shrink and shortage. Proficient in training diverse groups, utilizing education theories and methodologies to design successful programs. Highly capable of organizing and facilitating management, team building, and departmental training. Detail-oriented Loss Prevention professional with a proven track record in developing programs to mitigate theft, loss, and waste. Possessing 20+ years of expertise in hiring and development. Utilized investigative and communication skills to gather information and evidence, while establishing strategic alliances to support business objectives.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Loss Prevention Manager (ALPM)

Ross Stores, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
  • Promoted shortage awareness through store programs (i.e. Shortage Highway) and ensure current Loss Prevention Awareness Center is visible to associates
  • Achieved shortage reduction goals for assigned stores/district(s)/area.
  • Served assigned stores/district(s)/area during annual (and/or semi-annual) inventory process
  • Monitored employee compliance with company policies, promptly addressing any violations or concerns as needed.
  • Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
  • Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
  • Provided support during internal investigations, gathering evidence and documenting incidents thoroughly.

Loss Prevention and Safety Director

Chefs’ Toys, A Trimark Company
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Continuously developing and implementing strategies for minimizing overall shrink and shortage
  • Director of Loss Prevention and Safety over all Chefs Toys Retail Stores and Distribution Centers Locations
  • Conducts internal investigations related to theft, business abuse, and safety violations by conducting interviews, determining course of action, and writing reports
  • Monitors compliance with Loss Prevention policies and programs including routine audits/checklists for internal/external controls
  • Promotes a climate of Loss Prevention and Safety awareness at the store level
  • Ensures completion of and follows up on Loss Prevention and Safety Store Audits/Checklists for compliance with Company policies and procedures
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident reporting procedures.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments for reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions, enabling prompt action and resolution.
  • Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
  • Reduced accident rates by ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.

Assets Protection Business Partner

Target Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw fourteen Assets Protection Leaders and their teams to identify, prevent, and resolve internal and external theft
  • Collaborate with Law Enforcement to resolve cases of organized retail crime within the market
  • Streamlined reporting processes by developing efficient incident tracking systems that facilitated timely resolution of cases.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of asset protection protocols, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained physical inventory integrity by monitoring daily and monthly reports and audits.

Senior Executive Team Leader of Assets Protection (Corporate Trainer)

Target Corp.
01.1995 - 01.2015
  • Assets Protection Liaison with local law Enforcement, building and maintaining strong community Partnerships and relationships
  • Group Shortage Captain- Analyzed Shortage/Shrink trends and perform ongoing Audits, specialized in High Risk Store Inventory results
  • Experienced in Courtroom Testimony and behavior, with a 100% successful prosecution rate in court for both civil and criminal cases
  • Developed and then implementing of new Safety Investigations and policy, visions, and procedures for Safety Prevention and reduction of Safety incidents, leading to a 25% to 75% reduction in employee and guest incidents in most stores
  • Collaborated closely with other senior leaders to establish long-term strategic plans in line with organizational vision and mission.
  • Championed change management initiatives for seamless integration of new systems or processes within the organization.
  • Established a track record of exceeding performance targets by adopting data-driven decision-making approaches.

Education

BS - Business Management

California Southern University
Irvine, CA

Business Management Certification -

American Heritage College
Orange, CA

Project Management Certification -

American Heritage College
Orange, CA

Associate Degree -

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • External/Internal Theft Prevention
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Asset Protection
  • Shrinkage Reduction
  • Investigations
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Risk Assessment
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Training

Certification

● Wicklander-Zulawski Certified

Timeline

Area Loss Prevention Manager (ALPM)

Ross Stores, Inc.
07.2021 - Current

Loss Prevention and Safety Director

Chefs’ Toys, A Trimark Company
01.2019 - 01.2021

Assets Protection Business Partner

Target Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2019

Senior Executive Team Leader of Assets Protection (Corporate Trainer)

Target Corp.
01.1995 - 01.2015

Business Management Certification -

American Heritage College

Project Management Certification -

American Heritage College

Associate Degree -

Orange Coast College

BS - Business Management

California Southern University

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