Magalie Lafont
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Albertsons Safeway, excelling in risk analysis and crisis management. Achieved a 75% improvement in organized crime results while fostering strong law enforcement partnerships. Proven track record in team leadership and implementing effective asset protection strategies, driving compliance and enhancing safety across multiple locations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY
Denver, Colorado
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Supported 122 stores across 5 states. Including the Distribution Center & 3 Supply Plants
- Had 11 direct rapports. Responsible for an Asset Protection Team of 37
- Managed division security projects focused on physical security, determent and shrink reduction
- Trained new Store Directors & conducted division investigations
- Implemented division Active Shooter training
- Developed and promoted two investigators
- Implemented crisis prevention training and disaster awareness
- Implemented and oversaw the uniformed guard program, Off Duty police program and Asset Protection Undercover program
- Conduct risk analysis of high shrink/risk stores
- Implemented merchandise protection strategies
- Established Law Enforcement partnerships and initiated events: Coffee with a Cop & Blue BBQ’s in Denver, Aurora & Colorado Springs
- Partnered with Denver High Schools principals and Safety Coordinators and implemented the Student Line program
- Exceeded results three consecutive years in internal, external, organized crime results statistics by 75%
- Improved division Anti-Money Laundering Audits results by 50%
- Improved division Corporate Compliance Audit results by 70%
DISTRICT ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY
Seattle, Washington
07.2010 - 06.2022
- Supported 19 stores for Asset Protection. Including the Distribution Center & 3 Supply Plants
- Supported 5 districts (100 stores) with Human Resource Investigations
- Conducted Active Shooter Training
- Conducted Inclusion and diversity training for the division
- Conducted Anti Money Laundering & Corporate Audits
- Spearheaded the parking lot restructure of the Rainer Safeway store
- Held quarterly PD meetings to discuss safety plan and support
- Established Law Enforcement partnerships and Coffee with a Cop
- Partnered with Seattle Rainier Beach High School and created the Mural Program to prevent graffiti
- Partnered with Black Equity Committee, Law Enforcement and community leaders for three years and cleaned Safeway parking lots and surrounding blocks in high risk areas. Had organizations donate clothing and hygiene packs to residents in need
- District shrink was consistently under a 2%
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
GAP INC.
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Supported 89 stores across 8 states
- Created and implemented policies, training manuals and training
- Sponsored cross-brand company meetings
- Achieved best financial results in the company with a 35% improvement
- Three consecutive years I kept shrink under a 2%
District Loss Prevention Manager
GAP INC.
Seattle , WA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Supported 40 stores in 3 states
- Division trainer for new District Loss Prevention Managers
- Facilitated cross brand Active Shooter training
- Developed and promoted 2 employees to leadership positions
- Diversity Council member & trainer
Multi Store Loss Prevention Manager
Mervyn’s
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Supported three stores
- Conducted monthly safety meetings/audits
- Conducted monthly fine jewelry audits
- Conducted monthly backroom inspections
- Internal investigations
- External & fraud investigations
Assistant Loss Prevention Manager
Bon Marche
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Led a team of 5 agents
- Conducted backroom & fine jewelry audits
- External, internal & fraud investigations
- Hosted Law Enforcement & retail meetings
Education
Advanced Wicklander Zuwlawski -
01.2024
Big Sister -
Snohomish County
01.2018
Seattle Community Police Academy -
Seattle Police
01-2016
Sociology Degree -
Ashford University
01.2014
Wicklander Zuwlawski - Train the Trainer
Skills
- Risk analysis
- Crisis management
- Active shooter training
- Asset protection strategies
- Loss prevention
- Security project management
- Compliance auditing
- Diversity training
- Performance tracking
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Vendor relationship management
Certification
- Advanced Wicklander Zuwlawski, 01/01/24
- Wicklander Zuwlawski Train the Trainer
- Seattle Community Police Academy
Community Service
Snohomish County Big Sister, Big Sister, 2012-2018, Big Sister of the year in 2015
Speaking Engagements
The Denver’s Mayor’s Caucus, 01/01/22
Timeline
DIRECTOR ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY
06.2022 - 09.2025
DISTRICT ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY
07.2010 - 06.2022
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
GAP INC.
01.2007 - 01.2010
District Loss Prevention Manager
GAP INC.
01.2003 - 01.2007
Multi Store Loss Prevention Manager
Mervyn’s
01.2001 - 01.2003
Assistant Loss Prevention Manager
Bon Marche
01.1999 - 01.2001
Advanced Wicklander Zuwlawski -
Big Sister -
Snohomish County
Seattle Community Police Academy -
Seattle Police
Sociology Degree -
Ashford University