RAUL PAJIMOLA
San Marcos,California
Summary
Loss Prevention Management and Security Management professional experienced in department leadership and risk management. Achieved shrink reduction and enhanced organizational safety through innovative program development and investigative resolutions. Focused on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, delivering comprehensive safety, security, and emergency action plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Support Services Provider
IHSS Public Authority
San Marcos, California
08.2019 - Current
- Provided personal care including bathing, grooming, and feeding
- Performed household tasks including housecleaning, shopping, laundry, meal preparation, and cleanup to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment for clients
- Observed clients to ensure they can safely remain at home
- Provided protective supervision to ensure client safety and well-being during daily activities
- Transported clients to medical appointments
- Facilitated transportation and accompanied clients to medical appointments, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services
- Demonstrated self-motivation by consistently managing personal tasks independently.
Assets Protection Team Leader
Target
North Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Led and initiate investigations and internal interviews including Workers Compensation and Human Resources.
- Led asset protection initiatives to minimize losses and enhance safety protocols.
- Managed reduction of security and safety incidents, along with minimizing workers compensation cases and human resources related events.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring for the Assets Protection team, fostering relationships with local agencies, education institutions, and law enforcement.
- Led and initiated investigations and internal interviews including Workers Compensation.
- Assisted with recruiting and hiring of the Assets Protection team, maintaining positive working relationships with local agencies, education, and law enforcement officials.
- Leader on duty on a rotating basis by responding to guest and team concerns, opening, and closing the store, along with ensuring all Target property and personnel are secure.
District Loss Prevention Manager
Sport Chalet
San Diego, California
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversee all aspects of investigative, operational audit, and training operations to reduce inventory shortage, increase the overall profitability, and safety compliance of assigned stores to minimize business risks and safety incidents.
- Oversaw investigative, operational audit, and training operations to reduce inventory shortage and enhance safety compliance in assigned stores.
- Executed strategies for shrink reduction and shortage control in high volume stores, contributing to overall loss prevention efforts.
- Managed Loss Prevention audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement measures that minimized shrinkage and loss within stores.
- Communicated risk management topics and issues within leadership teams.
- Communicated shrink and safety awareness throughout the district.
- Specializing in ambitious partnerships with Law enforcement, Loss Prevention Investigators, and Store Management teams assigned to the district in the retail sporting goods industry.
Senior Loss Prevention Investigator
CVS
San Diego, California
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed and led internal and external theft investigations.
- Oversaw detection and minimization of shortages while reducing safety incidents in stores.
- Managed external and internal investigations to minimize shortages across multiple stores in San Diego districts.
- Developed communication with store leadership teams to reduce shortages and shrink through awareness, audits, customer service, and training.
- Developed communication within store leadership teams to minimize shortage and shrink by awareness, audits, customer service, and training.
Senior Loss Prevention Manager
JCPenney's
Chula Vista, California
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed Loss Prevention department, overseeing recruitment, hiring, and training of LP associates across district.
- Facilitated and led structured Loss Prevention training on investigations, shortage strategies to Loss Prevention associates and store leadership teams.
- Facilitated and led structured Loss Prevention training on investigations, shortage strategies for Loss Prevention associates and store leadership teams.
- Coordinated scheduling of Loss Prevention associates and implemented deployment strategies to address external theft in market.
- Launched district shortage and safety programs, conducting operational audits to support company initiatives.
- Conducted dishonest associate interviews and developed recommendations for prosecution.
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Mervyn's
San Diego, California
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Led investigations to combat Organized Retail Crime within the district.
- Led recruiting, hiring, training, and developing Loss Prevention Officers, Supervisors, and Managers within the market.
- Analyzed ad hoc reports and data mining to identify theft trends and recommend targeted solutions.
- Executed operational audits and participated in store safety programs.
- Analyzed data such as ad hoc reports and data mining to identify shortage, theft trends and provide recommendations for solutions.
- Developed training programs on theft prevention techniques and integrated customer service to enhance staff effectiveness.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and implement corrective actions, strengthening store security measures.
Multi-Store Asset Protection Manager
Sports Authority
San Diego, California
07.2006 - 10.2007
- Managed company programs for implementing, maintaining, and supervising all company Loss Prevention programs in multi store locations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive loss prevention strategies across multiple locations.
- Analyzed data to identify shortage theft trends, recommending targeted solutions to address key issues.
- Developed and delivered training programs for store associates on theft prevention, shortage reduction, and safety strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into theft and fraud incidents, successfully mitigating losses through actionable insights.
- Developed and implemented effective loss prevention strategies across multiple retail locations, enhancing overall asset protection.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into theft and fraud incidents to mitigate losses.
Regional Private Investigations Manager
Horseman Investigations
Southern California
10.2002 - 07.2006
- Developed and implemented strategic investigation methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and case resolution rates.
- Led investigative teams in complex case management, ensuring adherence to legal standards and protocols.
- Oversaw training programs for junior investigators, investigation managers promoting skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing high-impact investigations and ensuring timely deployment of personnel.
- Oversaw training programs for junior investigators, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Managed budget allocations for investigations, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
Sergeant, Infantry, Reconnaissance Marine
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Managed, developed, and oversaw training programs for Marine Infantry Platoons, enhancing operational readiness.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence and assess enemy positions.
- Led training sessions for Marines to enhance combat readiness and effectiveness. for deployed Marines for world conflicts.
- Coordinated use of various weapons and communications links, integrating supporting arms such as artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support.
- Cultivated by employing a variety of weapons, and through communications links, supporting arms including artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support; sea based.
- Operated and maintained firearms, ensuring optimal functionality and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Security Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona03-2021
Associate of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Maric College
San Diego, California06-2006
Skills
- Client Safety Oversight
- Safety Management
- Client Risk Assessment
- Client Supervision Techniques
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Personal Care Assistance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of (100) staff members.
Certification
Advanced Interview & Interrogation Techniques 2006 Wicklander-Zulawski Basic, Advanced, Remote Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Los Angeles, California
Loss Prevention & Security Management Training Course 2011 Public Safety Training and Associates, San Diego, California
BLS/CPR Instructor 2020 American Heart Association, San Diego, California
OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Safety 2020 UCSD OSHA Training Institute
San Diego, California, OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry 2020 UCSD OSHA Training Institute San Diego, California
Active California Security Guard Card 2020 Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Sacramento, California
Active California Exposed Firearm Permit 2025 Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Sacramento, California
Active American Heart Association Heart Saver, First Aid, CPR, AED Card 2019 American Heart Association, San Diego, California
Timeline
In Home Support Services Provider
IHSS Public Authority
08.2019 - Current
Assets Protection Team Leader
Target
06.2016 - 07.2019
District Loss Prevention Manager
Sport Chalet
11.2014 - 06.2016
Senior Loss Prevention Investigator
CVS
01.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Loss Prevention Manager
JCPenney's
12.2008 - 01.2012
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Mervyn's
10.2007 - 12.2008
Multi-Store Asset Protection Manager
Sports Authority
07.2006 - 10.2007
Regional Private Investigations Manager
Horseman Investigations
10.2002 - 07.2006
Sergeant, Infantry, Reconnaissance Marine
United States Marine Corps
09.1998 - 09.2002
Associate of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Maric College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Security Management
University of Phoenix