Makai Ripa
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Strong background in asset protection, ensuring safety, minimizing loss, and delivering exceptional service. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity. Highly attentive to detail, with ability to identify risks, follow procedures, and support overall company initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Agent
Legoland California
Carlsbad, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Monitored guest behavior to prevent theft and ensure park safety
- Utilized CCTV system to monitor the Resort
- Provided surveillance in plain clothes and in an undercover capacity
- Made contact with guest or employees that are suspected of theft and detained them
Loss Prevention Associate
Frazier Farms Market
Oceanside, CA
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect theft incidents and monitored associate activities for internal infractions
- Conducted plain clothed sales floor surveillance to identify theft behaviors and executed lawful apprehensions when criteria were met
- Prepared evidence for internal and external investigations.
- Collaborated with store management to develop loss prevention strategies
Asset Protection Detective
Macy's
Carlsbad, CA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Used various surveillance techniques that included plain clothes floor observations and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) to identify potential shoplifters
- Apprehended shoplifting subjects utilizing tools such as verbal de-escalation techniques and handcuffs
- Prepared reports on theft incidents, investigations, and conducted store audits
- Built relationships with store colleagues, law enforcement, and mall security Investigated external and internal thefts
- Maintained daily communication with stores within the division (San Diego County, Orange County, Hawaii)
Store Associate
Ross Dress For Less
Oceanside, CA
12.2020 - 09.2025
- Cashier | Mar 2024-Sep 2025
- Operated register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Maintained a cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join credit card programs.
- Streamlined checkout process by adhering to store programs that monitor cashier efficiency.
- Store Protection Specialist | Jul 2021- Mar 2024
- Assisted in the successful recovery of stolen merchandise through prompt identification and reporting.
- Utilized a radio to communicate to management and other associates.
- Enhanced store safety for employees and customers by identifying potential hazards and quickly addressing them.
- Collaborated with management to implement loss prevention strategies, resulting in minimized theft incidents.
- Provided a visible presence and assisted customers and employees with security-related concerns and questions while maintaining a customer-friendly demeanor.
- Stock Associate | Dec 2020- Jul 2021
- Processed daily shipments of store inventory.
- Organized store departments to enhance shopping experiences.
- Fitted store protection devices on products to minimize shortage.
Education
Administration of Justice
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA06-2027
EMT License -
Healthcare Academy of California
Vista, CA03-2026
Diploma - undefined
El Camino High School
Oceanside06-2020
Certificates
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) -American Heart Association | 265418820250
- CA Guard Card BSIS | 6874850
- Chemical Agent Permit (Valley Guard Training) | 65149-3706-2082
- Baton Permit BSIS | 1595794
Timeline
Loss Prevention Agent
Legoland California
04.2026 - Current
Loss Prevention Associate
Frazier Farms Market
12.2025 - 04.2026
Asset Protection Detective
Macy's
09.2025 - 12.2025
Store Associate
Ross Dress For Less
12.2020 - 09.2025
Diploma - undefined
El Camino High School
Administration of Justice
Miracosta College
EMT License -
Healthcare Academy of California