Stuart DESKE
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Organized, results-oriented professional, bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
District Loss Prevention Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversaw Asset Protection program and investigations for 35 stores in Ny metropolitan area.
- Trained, coached and guided store teams in shrink and safety awareness programs.
- Promoted company shrink and safety awareness programs, investigated and resolve external and internal theft activity and conducted employee relations investigations.
- Implemented enhanced physical security requirements for high-shrink locations.
- Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Created action plans for resolving issues within assigned districts.
Asset Protection Specialist
The Realreal, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for 51 stores over three districts.
- Hired, trained and developed District Loss Prevention Supervisors and Store Detectives Promoted company shrink and safety awareness programs
- Investigated and resolve external and internal theft activity within assigned areas Implemented enhanced physical security requirements for high-shrink locations.
- Conducted monthly security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.
- Created action plans for resolving issues within assigned districts.
Loss Prevention Manager
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Established and managed security and loss prevention programs for major furniture retailer and associated facilities including distribution center, corporate offices, and 20 individual store locations.
- Recruited, trained and developed quality in-house staff; demonstrated excellent initiative in devising training program and overseeing staff performance management.
- Supervised 1 direct and 6 indirect reports. Exercised strong team-building skills to direct and coordinate highly productive personnel at distribution center and clearance center.
- Recommended and coordinated CCTV equipment upgrade at distribution center and store locations, and supervised upgrade of security alarm and access control systems.
Police Officer / Detective / Corporal Civilian Instructor, Police Trainer, and ERT Team Leader
Northlake Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Steadily advanced through series of promotions based on exemplary performance and results; demonstrated success as Law Enforcement Officer, Detective, Corporal and Watch Commander Exhibited expertise in enforcing traffic regulations, conducting investigations and crime prevention activities, and upholding public safety.
- Assembled training manuals for civilian and police personnel vital to optimizing and streamlining law enforcement efforts.
- Significantly enhanced reporting and documentation procedures and earned numerous commendations and letters of recognition for achievements.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL2008
State of Illinois Police Officer Certification -
Cook County Sheriffs Police Academy
Maywood, IL1997
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Skills
- Professional demeanor
- Excellent verbal/written communication
- Profit and loss analysis
- Critical thinking
- Investigations expert
- Skilled public speaker
- Team building
- Personnel management
- Contract management
- Report development
Timeline
District Loss Prevention Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc
01.2013 - 01.2015
Asset Protection Specialist
The Realreal, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Loss Prevention Manager
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
01.2005 - 01.2008
Police Officer / Detective / Corporal Civilian Instructor, Police Trainer, and ERT Team Leader
Northlake Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2004
MBA - Business Administration
University of St. Francis
State of Illinois Police Officer Certification -
Cook County Sheriffs Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Illinois at Chicago
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