Pierre Williams-DeVoe
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities honed in retail industry environments. Establishes strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention and containment. Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Management Coordinator
General Operations Solutions LLC
Phoenix, AZ
03.2020 - Current
- Handled organized theft & workplace injury claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools while following protocol and adhering to a high level of integrity.
- Assisted with minimizing risk exposure by reviewing claim validity and viability against coverage standards.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures ensuring safe work environments.
- Taught employees how to control risks on our front line.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
Loss Prevention Manager
General Operations Solutions LLC
Phoenix, AZ
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible.
- Patrolled premises to detect and prevent property vandalism and security breaches.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Developed and launched loss-prevention programs on new home builds and construction.
- Prepared weekly reports related to theft and incidents on immediate grounds.
Director of Operations
PADD Security
Gardena, CA
02.2010 - 08.2016
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Oriented over 80 newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
- Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
Loss Prevention Agent
Special Operations Security Services
San Diego, CA
05.2004 - 02.2010
- Developed and launched loss-prevention programs.
- Educated store personnel and customers to apply best practices and comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
- Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
Security Site Supervisor
Langner Security
Signal Hill, CA
08.1998 - 03.2004
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Managed team schedules to provide effective security coverage for building needs.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
06.2003
Skills
- Employee Safety
- Business Recovery and Sustainability
- Reviewing Risk Exposure
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Incident Investigation
- Safety and Loss Control
- Risk Mitigation
- Internal Audits
- Loss Prevention Programs
- Production Goals
- Document Organization
Affiliations
- Rotary International Volunteer
- Las Vegas Gay & Lesbian Chamber
- PTANA
Humanitarian at heart!
I started my humanitarian service very early on by becoming the president of my high school Interact program. That program led me to becoming a very seasoned Rotarian. I have lived every level of the club to include Interact, Retroact, New Generations and finally a full member club. I have spent time developing other organizations that are close to my heart serving in the following capacities.
- Southern California Black Chamber Of Commerce
- San Diego Chamber of Commerce
- Temecula Trusted Business Partners
- Riverside County Chamber of Commerce
- Las Vegas PATANA Board Member
Timeline
Risk Management Coordinator - General Operations Solutions LLC
03.2020 - Current
Loss Prevention Manager - General Operations Solutions LLC
09.2016 - 03.2020
Director of Operations - PADD Security
02.2010 - 08.2016
Loss Prevention Agent - Special Operations Security Services
05.2004 - 02.2010
Security Site Supervisor - Langner Security
08.1998 - 03.2004
Cal State Fullerton - Bachelor of Arts, Homeland Security
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