Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals, it may mean reaching a top leadership position at a particular company, perhaps serving as a director or vice president of loss prevention/asset protection. For others, it may involve gaining experience in multiple professional fields in order to establish a unique and versatile role that capitalizes on all of our various skill sets.
Some aspire to be the best at a particular skill or discipline, building a base of knowledge and expertise that sets us apart from the rest. There are those who strive to leave a professional legacy, leaving a lasting mark on the present and future of the loss prevention industry. And there are still others who simply want the recognition that comes with reaching a particular level of performance and the security that it provides.
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There are many different ways to evaluate our career vision and professional aspirations. But what is most important is that we find the path that fits us best. We need to fashion and follow a professional development plan that leads us forward and builds our future. Especially when involved in a profession that is evolving as quickly as retail loss prevention, career growth is essential to professional survival. Whatever our professional goals and aspirations might be; whatever skills and experiences have helped forge our personal loss prevention career path, we have to find and seize the opportunities to learn, grow, and progress.
All of us throughout the loss prevention community are proud of the accomplishments of those that have worked hard and earned a new place along the loss prevention career path. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.
December 2018
December 1st – December 8th
Jerry D. Vergeront is now subject matter expert, cyber risk and compliance at The Security Executive Council (SEC)
Dwight Williams is now emeritus faculty at The Security Executive Council (SEC)
Neil R. Johnston is now subject matter expert, security technology operations at The Security Executive Council (SEC)
Alan Borntrager, CPP is now emeritus faculty at The Security Executive Council (SEC)
Amy Ballard is now subject matter expert, security program facilitation at The Security Executive Council (SEC)
Jeff Lesser was promoted to field loss prevention manager- North America at Disney Stores.
Bryan Barlow, CFI is now an advisory board member with The International Association of Interviewers (IAI).
Jason Brandon is now an asset protection solutions partner at Walgreens
Ben Edwards is now protective intelligence manager – EMEA at Facebook (United Kingdom)
Matt Connor, CFI was named director of asset protection at Salvatore Ferragamo Americas.
Patricia Casey is now a regional loss prevention manager at Dollar General.
Tyree McNeal is now a loss prevention supervisor at American Eagle Outfitters.
November 25th – November 30th
Isaac Morton was named global investigations manager at Facebook.
Scott Pickrel was promoted to market asset protection manager at Walmart.
Jordan Rivchun, MBA is now leader of retail solutions and strategy & business development at Hanwha Techwin America
Mike Reilly is now a regional loss prevention manager at Burlington Stores
Joseph Rapacz is now a territory asset protection leader at Ascena Retail.
Omar Garcia is now a district loss prevention specialist at Superior Grocers.
Matthew Fedrick was promoted to area asset protection manager at Belk.
Patrick Stelmaszyk is now a district risk manager at Aritzia.
Mike Hatzenbuhler was promoted to market asset protection manager at Walmart.
Evan Edwards was promoted to senior corporate investigator – investigative intelligence at Lowe’
Yajayra Gonzalez is now an asset protection specialist at Ascena Retail Group.
Cristina Bär Muñoz was promoted to district asset protection manager at Abercrombie & Fitch.
Tim Derringer, CISM has been named director of information security at Belk.
Leo Doran has been named vice president of loss prevention for Tailored Brands.
Brian Bazer has been named senior director of loss prevention at Rue 21.
Steve Boyd was promoted to vice president of loss prevention at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
Ganjar Imansantosa, CISM was named director of information security at Domino’s.
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Many of the loss prevention / asset protection career moves and promotions are reported to us by our career advisor partners. We are grateful for their collective efforts and diligence in delivering this information. If you would like to provide information pertaining to a recent promotion or career move that is not listed below, please email submissions to peopleonthemove (at) lpportal (dot) com.
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