Andrew Tripp

District Manager, Loss Prevention

Loblaw Companies Ltd.

03.2012 - 08.2022

District Loss Prevention Manager of various regions throughout Ontario with weekly volume ranging from $500,000 to $1.4 million
Managed staff including district, store and department managers to reduce shrink and increase sales
Approved employee work schedules within budget that ensured appropriate store coverage
Recruited, interviewed and trained new colleagues on processes and procedures to ensure performance objectives are met and exceeded
Implementation of policies surrounding wage administration, recruiting, managing, and releasing of employees
Reviewed and approved personnel expenses and invoices ensuring compliance
Analyzed and interpreted daily, weekly and monthly reports/data to detect dishonest associates
Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures effectively becoming an expert on store systems and operational procedures
Recommended and implemented Loss Prevention standards to protect company assets based on client needs
Developed and executed audits to ensure store level compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Conducted regular crisis management training with store staff, district managers and corporate employees
Facilitated investigations involving pilferage, fraud, waste abuse, misconduct, accidents and other issues
Prepared case reports and conducted interviews which were coordinated with local law enforcement and courts on theft prosecutions
Increased customer satisfaction and employee relations across all retail locations while building a culture focused on the mission and values of the organization
Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize product availability, ensuring optimal stock levels across all locations.
Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for store managers, resulting in improved employee performance and customer satisfaction.
Streamlined operations by establishing efficient processes and communication channels between stores, leading to reduced costs and increased productivity.
Enhanced company reputation through community involvement, developing partnerships with local organizations and participating in charitable events.
Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
Managed budget development process for the district, allocating resources effectively to drive growth while remaining fiscally responsible.
Fostered an environment of open communication between management teams across the district to share best practices in operations optimization and problem-solving techniques.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Summary

Overview

Work History

District Manager, Loss Prevention

Senior Manager, Loss Prevention

District Manager, Loss Prevention

Education

Diploma - Criminal and Civil Law, Sociology, Criminal Studies, Psychology, Native Studies, Politics, English

Diploma - Computers, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Records Management, English

Skills

Timeline

District Manager, Loss Prevention

Senior Manager, Loss Prevention

District Manager, Loss Prevention

Diploma - Computers, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Records Management, English

Diploma - Criminal and Civil Law, Sociology, Criminal Studies, Psychology, Native Studies, Politics, English

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