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.
January 2019
December 30th – January 5th
Brett Adams is now national investigations partner at Woolworths Supermarkets.
Nira Lee was promoted to training coordinator, global security and loss prevention at Amazon.
Romeo Acevedo, LPQ was promoted to corporate loss prevention specialist at Guitar Center.
Chris Scheutzow, LPC is now a regional loss prevention manager at Dollar General.
Cody Johnson, CORCI was promoted to group investigations manager at JCPenney.
Jeff Gilkey, CFI was promoted to director of asset protection operations at Ascena Retail Group.
December 23rd – December 29th
DeRon Finney is now a regional security manager at McDonald’s.
Scott McEntyre is now a regional asset protection and safety manager at Whole Foods Market.
Joshua Machtinger was promoted to director, global safety & risk management at Ascena Retail Group.
Adam Hertel was named director of safety and security at Andy Frain Services.
Scott Pethuyne is now senior manager – loss prevention analytics, investigations, & operations at DSW.
Alex Ornelas-Jones was promoted to head of loss prevention for The Duck Store Corporation.
Donald Tarney, LPC was promoted to director of loss prevention at Staples.
Matt Auger has been promoted to senior field loss prevention manager at Staples.
Glenn M. Forrest III, LPC was promoted to senior manager, LP field operations – West at Staples.
Johanna Williamson CFE was promoted to manager – programs, strategy, reporting at nbn
Australia.
To review the December 2018 “LP People on the Move” click here.
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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