Willy Kakar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detailed Loss Prevention professional offering proven history developing programs to mitigate corporate theft, loss and waste. Driven and dedicated with 8 years of hiring and development expertise. Employed investigative and communication skills to acquire information and evidence. Developed key strategic alliances to support business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk and Compliance Officer
IKEA Home Furnishings
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation and refinement of compliance program elements.
- Assist in Loss Prevention and security operations of the building.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
- Keeping organized records of coworker injuries, criminal activity reports, security violations, and visitor logs.
Executive Protection Agent
CP Protection Services
04.2017 - 01.2024
- Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
- Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Provided meaningful solutions by garnering teams of risk management specialists to meet client needs.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Safety Sortation Associate
Amazon (AMZL)
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Active member of Associate safety committee (ASC)
- Applied industry safety standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for lifting, working at heights and hazardous chemical handling.
- Provided reports and workflow statuses on time to management.
- Moved pallets and packing material to designated vacant storage areas for operational safety.
- Sortation function for daily operation needs
- Helped Amazon team members with hazards related to job ex, spills, damage boxes, and safety concerns
- Assessed and sorted items into containers or designated areas according to classification, size and condition.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
- Loaded, unloaded and transferred materials using standard warehouse equipment, taking additional precaution when moving fragile items.
- Lifted 60+ pounds using safety lifting belt.
- Informed management immediately of sorting issues, conveyor problems and safety concerns.
Lead Security Officer
Picore International
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry to restricted areas.
- Managed all aspects of physical security, including access control, CCTV monitoring, and regular inspections of perimeter fencing and lighting systems.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents, providing detailed reports for management review and analysis.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
Personal Trainer/ Training Counselor/Assistant Sales Manager
LA Fitness Sports Club
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Creating and organizing fitness and physical training programs
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Promoted safe and interactive environment for club clients and members.
- Tracking and monitoring clients progress and goals throughout months
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Promoted fitness center programs such as youth and adult swim team programs.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Managed quality training program, including on-site evaluations
- Designed innovative market strategy to boost market penetration, increasing operating profit margin by 95% in 2013.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Justice Studies
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Chatsworth Charter High School
Chatsworth, CA06.2013
Skills
- Administrative support
- Incident Reporting
- Language skills
- Self-defense techniques
- MS Office
- Documentation
- Recordkeeping
- Database Management
- Scheduling
- Project Management
- Record Keeping
- Building Effective Relationships
- Threat Assessment
- Intelligence Gathering
- Personal security
- Client Confidentiality
Timeline
Risk and Compliance Officer
IKEA Home Furnishings
04.2023 - 06.2024
Executive Protection Agent
CP Protection Services
04.2017 - 01.2024
Safety Sortation Associate
Amazon (AMZL)
09.2016 - 03.2020
Lead Security Officer
Picore International
02.2015 - 09.2016
Personal Trainer/ Training Counselor/Assistant Sales Manager
LA Fitness Sports Club
09.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Justice Studies
California State University - Northridge
High School Diploma -
Chatsworth Charter High School
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