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Summary
Dynamic physical security and risk leader with a proven track record in modernizing security systems and enhancing safety protocols across diverse operational environments. Successfully directed initiatives that improved reliability and visibility while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for fostering cross-functional collaboration to embed security measures seamlessly into daily operations.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, DC Asset Protection & Safety
PETSMART
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Enterprise leader for physical security, safety, crisis management, and food safety across a national multi-site distribution network.
- Directed a three-phase stabilization and modernization effort across access control, CCTV, and investigative systems, improving reliability and risk visibility.
- Strengthened physical security posture by upgrading surveillance platforms, enhancing access governance, and optimizing investigative workflows.
- Led enterprise safety programs including OSHA compliance, incident tracking, accident investigations, and return-to-work coordination.
- Acted as Incident Commander for major disruptions, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness, emergency response, and business continuity.
- Oversaw guard force operations, negotiated vendor contracts, and ensured optimal performance of technical security systems.
- Collaborated with HR, Legal, IT, and Supply Chain leadership to integrate security protocols into daily operations while maintaining throughput.
- Directed APSBP team development, implemented succession planning, and managed performance evaluations.
Enterprise Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
OFFICE DEPOT
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Led physical security, safety, environmental compliance, and investigations across 44 retail stores, a 650K sq. ft. distribution center, and regional facilities.
- Led a 15-member security team conducting risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and incident prevention programs.
- Strengthened safety culture by reducing hazards, delivering training, and executing incident-prevention initiatives.
- Managed OSHA, EPA, DOT, SOX, CTPAT, and D&T compliance programs, achieving audit readiness and implementing corrective actions.
- Directed modernization of security systems, surveillance platforms, and access control infrastructure.
- Conducted high-risk ORC, internal, external, and crisis investigations, collaborating with law enforcement and ORC associations to mitigate risks.
- Supported enterprise stakeholders across Retail, Supply Chain, BSD, HR, Legal, and e-commerce.
Multi-Asset Protection Manager
THE HOME DEPOT
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Ranked Top 10 company-wide for investigations; #1 in region for YOY improvement in internal investigations.
- Conducted internal theft, ORC, and fraud investigations, collaborating with HR and CIT to ensure thorough interviews and effective case resolutions.
- Led shrink reduction and security operations, enhancing loss prevention through exception-based reporting, CCTV analytics, and MPS standards.
- Supported Workers’ Compensation and General Liability investigations, contributing to risk mitigation and compliance.
- Received the Homer Award for outstanding performance in onboarding and training programs.
Market Asset Protection Senior Manager
BEST BUY INC.
08.2009 - 07.2019
- Directed security, safety, and inventory accuracy operations for 3 districts, 3,000+ associates, and $1.4B in annual revenue.
- Achieved major shrink improvements: reduced shrink from 0.44 to 0.38, realizing $750K savings in year one and over $1M in Q1 2019.
- Led ORC, conducted internal/external investigations, managed fraud inquiries, and oversaw SOX compliance.
- Received Asset Protection Award (2018) and Market AP MVP (2015) for outstanding contributions.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational and Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Atlanta, GABachelor of Arts - Psychology (Pre-Med)
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Crisis management
- Incident investigation
- Security governance
- Safety compliance
- Surveillance modernization
- Organized retail crime investigations
- CTPAT
- TAPA
- ISO Frameworks
- Guard management
- SOC Operations
- SOC Monitoring Tools
- Security Architecture Design
- KPI development
- Genetec
- Verint
- CCure
- Voxel
- Vidcenter
- ORCHID
- WMS
- LPMS
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- ThinkLP
- SafeWorks
- Logistics security
Affiliations
- International Associate of Interviewers (Charter Member)
- Metropol
- Metrotech
- National Morehouse Alumni Association
- Loss Prevention Foundation
- GROC (Georgia Retailers Organize Crime Alliance)
Certification
- CFI
- LPQ
- OSHA 30
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Wicklander-Zulawski (Basic, Advanced, Premier)
- Cornell Food Safety Certification
Personal Information
Title: Director of Physical Security, Safety & Risk
Prior Experience
- General Manager – Best Buy
- Product Process Manager – Best Buy
- Assistant Club Manager – Sam’s Club
- Co-Unit Manager – Kroger
Timeline
Sr. Manager, DC Asset Protection & Safety
PETSMART
01.2025 - 02.2026
Enterprise Loss Prevention & Safety Manager
OFFICE DEPOT
11.2021 - 03.2024
Multi-Asset Protection Manager
THE HOME DEPOT
10.2020 - 10.2021
Market Asset Protection Senior Manager
BEST BUY INC.
08.2009 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Organizational and Management
Capella University
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Pre-Med)
Morehouse College