Michael Camarena
Summary
Loss Prevention professional with a passion for the industry. My background in leadership and operational excellence, ready to drive strategic initiatives and streamline processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to evolving demands. Expertise spans project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Loss Prevention Business Partner
Miniso
West Coast / Mountain Plains
04.2025 - Current
- I have full responsibility of the Western United States territory, spanning from Washington down to California into Hawaii.
- I also have full responsibility of the Mountain Plains territory, spanning from North Dakota down to Oklahoma.
- Multi-state operations and investigations spanning 17 states.
- Internal Investigations and compliance reviews.
- Conducted and closed 186 internal investigations in 2025.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration and strategic alignment.
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Assistant Director of Asset Protection & CC Investigations
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
Cabazon, CA
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Manages the Asset Protection department along with cash count investigations. Manages and hires AP team members. Conducts and investigates all internal and external investigations. Identify, promote, and implement physical security best practices.
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Uniqlo Fast Retailing
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Manages the entire loss prevention department in the Los Angeles market. Manages, hires and trains all LP team members. Manages all new store openings along with new CCTV installation agreements. Conducts and investigates all internal and external investigations. Identify, promote, and implement physical security best practices.
- 2024 Area Loss Prevention Manager of the year Promoted in Quarter 4 Responsible for Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire. Investigations and area of responsibility for Southern California, Texas, and Hawaii markets.
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
Lucchese Boot Maker
Dallas, TX
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Manages the entire loss prevention program for the company (retail, eCommerce, distribution, factory and production sites). Manages, hires and trains all LP team members.Manages all new store openings along with new CCTV installation agreements. Conducts and investigates all internal and external investigations. Identify, promote, and implement physical security best practices. Works closely with the HR department and operations leadership.
- Investigations and area of responsibility for Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New Mexico, Montana.
Regional Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
Fanatics Inc
Las Vegas, NV
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Manages the entire loss prevention program in Las Vegas (Retail / Distribution). Manages, hires and trains all LP team members. Conducts and investigates all internal and external investigations. Identify, promote, and implement physical security best practices. Works closely with the HR department and operations leadership. Creates and promotes a rewarding LP Culture.Manages store and distribution safety programs.
- Investigations and area of responsibility for Las Vegas, Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland locations.
Multi Unit Loss Prevention Manager
Sears Holding
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 10.2018
- Managed loss prevention and safety department for retail stores. Identify, promote, and implement physical security best practices. Managed all internal and external investigations. Managed team of 2-4 loss prevention investigators between each store location. Conducted CCTV surveillance. Managed store safety program. Managed all hours and schedules for loss prevention investigators. Helped promote loss prevention teams in several locations (Investigators to management).
- Investigations and area of responsibility for Los Angeles, Orange County, CA locations.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Healthcare Management
Platt College
Ontario, CAAssociates Degree - Healthcare Administration
Platt College
Ontario, CASkills
- P&L Management, Associates/Supervisor Development
- Retail, Distribution, MTO, and E-Commerce experience
- Knowledge in various CCTV surveillance systems
- Inventory investigations
- Strong communication skills
- Strong Investigation skills
- Proficient in RFID technology
- Operations management
- Contract negotiation
- Recruitment and hiring
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Training and development
- Excellent communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Administration and reporting
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
Certification
- Wicklander Zulawski Certified (05/2008 - Present)
- Wicklander Zulawski Certified (07/2023 - Present)
- NCCT Certified (National center for competency testing) (11/2018 - Present)
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED) (11/2018 - Present)
- Annual OSHA/Bloodborne pathogens training (06/2017 - Present)
Timeline
Regional Loss Prevention Business Partner
Miniso
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Director of Asset Protection & CC Investigations
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
11.2024 - 04.2025
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Uniqlo Fast Retailing
06.2023 - 11.2024
Regional Loss Prevention Manager
Lucchese Boot Maker
02.2021 - 06.2023
Regional Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
Fanatics Inc
11.2018 - 02.2021
Multi Unit Loss Prevention Manager
Sears Holding
01.2009 - 10.2018
Associates Degree - Healthcare Administration
Platt College
Bachelors Degree - Healthcare Management
Platt College