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Philip Jones

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Detailed in Loss Prevention and Operations with advanced knowledge in solving investigations. . Conducting quality inspections on packaging and documentation to ensure loss prevention measure's have been adhered too. Observant Loss Prevention investigator with 2 years of experience inbound and outbound consignments. Modern inspection and interrogation techniques with a history of successful internal investigations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Loss Prevention Manager

Sephora
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement effective loss prevention strategies to reduce all shrink-related factors, paying special attention to the high-shrink stores.
  • Analyze loss prevention activates and shrink performance to identify areas in need of improvement. Partner with store and district managers to identify and resolve shrink problems with appropriate action plans.
  • Administer and implement store audits and training programs for Sephora employees on shrinkage and loss prevention, including methods to deter and handle shoplifting, and internal theft.
  • Facilitate store and district inventory calls one month in advance of inventories.
  • Review and approve store loss prevention schedules within the assigned area.
  • Ensure store compliance, by employees, with all loss prevention and operational procedures established to protect company assets

Loss Prevention Manager

The RealReal
Atlanta, GA
03.2021 - 07.2025
  • Develop and implement effective Loss Prevention strategies to reduce all shrink related factors, paying special attention to the high shrink stores
  • Analyze LP activities and shrink performance to identify areas in need of improvement. Partner with district mangers to identify and resolve shrink problems with appropriate action plans


Loss Prevention Associate

TJ Maxx
Savannah, GA
9 2020 - 03.2021
  • Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis and evaluated risk to control underwriting loss.
  • Served as team lead for safety and loss prevention operations, teaching fellow employees various methods to prevent theft.

Loss Prevention Agent

Burlington
Savannah, GA
9 2019 - 9 2020
  • Calculated response to detected theft attempts on basis of age and behavior of suspected perpetrator, erring on side of caution to insulate company from liability.
  • Planned, conducted and documented external audits for compliance requirements.
  • Trained team members to succeed and advance within safe, and company policies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

South University
Savannah, GA
06-2017

Skills

Store shortage awareness, operations procedures, loss prevention, security, manager experience, sales, conducting internal investigations, emergency egress, LPRM (loss prevention risk management)

Accomplishments

  • Reduce all store in the Atlanta District by 3.3% in 2024 (2nd Highest in the company)
  • Loss Prevention "Sherlock" award in 2024
  • Had the lowest shrink statist in the company for all A volume stores in the market

Certification

  • Wicklander-Zulawski Certified 2023

Timeline

Area Loss Prevention Manager

Sephora
07.2023 - Current

Loss Prevention Manager

The RealReal
03.2021 - 07.2025

Loss Prevention Associate

TJ Maxx
9 2020 - 03.2021

Loss Prevention Agent

Burlington
9 2019 - 9 2020

Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

South University
Philip Jones