Brian Grady
Macon
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA
Macon
09.2006 - Current
- Supervises Loss Prevention & Safety initiatives for 17 Retail stores, 3 College Campus, 4 Restaurants and 2 corporate offices in Middle Georgia and Augusta, Georgia, with company accountability for 1000 employees.
- Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted claim services loss runs, system reports, and other available statistical data describing significant losses or loss trends.
- Implemented the Loss Prevention & Safety program for the Goodwill Chapter.
- Facilitates regular loss prevention and safety training classes for retail and corporate employees.
- Developed and implemented IP and analog camera systems, burglar alarm, and GPS systems for a fleet of vehicles and access control procedures.
- Determines the impact of LP programs on the Company’s cost of risk, and report results to senior leaders and management.
- Created and Implemented Loss Prevention and Safety audit program.
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Kohl’s Department Stores
Macon
02.2004 - 09.2006
- Protected company assets through the execution of safety, inventory recovery, and internal and external theft reduction programs.
- Conducted Internal and External investigations.
- Conducted audits/inspections of operational procedures, safety issues, and other shortage control procedures.
- Ensures all physical security measures are operational and compliance to cash-handling procedures.
- Partnered with management to educate associates on safety, company policies and proper procedures.
- Coordinated with management and maintained knowledge on all store activities and merchandise.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
Warner Robins
04.2003 - 02.2004
- Assisted with various loss prevention programs including fire prevention, safety, emergency plans, information technology security, contract security, and personnel security.
- Piloted cycle counts on high theft and high risk merchandise on a regular basis to identify external and internal theft, or possible billing errors.
- Ensured that investigations were conducted and successfully concluded involving associate theft and violations of business conduct policy.
- Conducted audits/inspections of operational procedures, safety issues, and other shortage control procedures.
- Member of the Hurricane response team.
Education
North Central Law Enforcement Academy
Macon State College
Skills
- Loss prevention
- Safety management
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Safety training
- Security systems
- Team leadership
- Check equipment
- Fire safety management
- Safety audit
- Security cameras
- Burglar and fire systems
Affiliations
- The Loss Prevention Foundation
- ASIS
- REACT International
- Employee Activity Team
Certifications Training
- Wicklander-Zulawski Interviewing techniques
- Loss Prevention Certified
- 10-HR OSHA
- FBI citizens Academy
- A.L.I.C.E (Active Shooter response) Instructor
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- CIT member (Crisis Intervention Team)
- First Aid, CPR, AED
Timeline
Senior Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA
09.2006 - Current
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Kohl’s Department Stores
02.2004 - 09.2006
Loss Prevention Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2003 - 02.2004
North Central Law Enforcement Academy
Macon State College