DALIBOR KOJOVIC

• Lead a regional team of 6 District Assets Protection Business Partners and security personnel across 62 locations (AL,AR,FL,LA,MS,TN)
• Build a strong talent pipeline to maximize the full potential of diverse and dynamic team and ensure the right talent on all levels

• Develop and execute strategic security plans aligned with corporate goals including loss prevention, crisis management and emergency response protocols

• ·Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and community organizations to enhance safety programs and reduce crime in targeted areas

· Managed loss prevention operations for 10 stores and lead a team of 10 Assets Protection Managers , achieved reduction in losses through targeted training and process improvements

· Worked closely with District Senior Director and Human Resources Business Partner on hiring, training and developing Store Managers

• Conducted in-stores Safety Audits in order to ensure compliance to all Company, State and Federal policies

• Led investigations into theft, fraud and internal misconduct coordination with Target National Investigation Center and local authorities and legal teams

• Oversaw daily security operations and loss prevention activities for assigned location, implementing innovative strategies to enhance assets protection

· Conducted staff training on security procedures, workplace safety and emergency preparedness, significantly reducing incident rate

• Used business, leadership and people skills to inspire exceptional performance and improve every aspect of business which resulted in increasing store sales and reduced shortage

• Professionally and ethically investigated causes of theft within the business

• Served as District and Group trainer for new in role executive leaders

• Managed policies and procedures, planned and implemented loss prevention goals and profit improvement

• Detailed investigations of violations and theft

• Conducted regular shrink and safety awareness training

• Communicated accident investigation findings, areas of opportunity, and future prevention techniques to protect company assets and profitability

• Analyzed workplace safety issues by inspecting security measures and using CCTV cameras on strategic locations

• Managed department of 120 police officers

• Analyzed crime trends and developed plans to reduce offenses

• Liaised with local and state regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion

• Formulated departmental policies, procedures and priorities to be followed by members of department

• Conducted employee evaluations to review performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance achievement of organizational goals.

• Prepared reports and recommendations for supervisors, city and state agencies

• Represented department in communications with city officials and citizen groups

• Managed multi level staff and supervised the work on daily basis

• Assisted with employee evaluation and preparing weekly, monthly and yearly reports

• Supported creation of departmental work plans, developmental process and performance measures

• Applied corrective strategies for minor and stricter measures for serious offenses

• Utilized tact and professionalism in responding to citizen complaints