Cristina Paonessa
Toronto
Summary
Highly skilled in risk management with extensive experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to ensure organizational stability and compliance. Strong analytical abilities and methodical approach to developing and implementing risk management strategies, minimizing financial loss, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
District Risk Manager
Aritzia
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed the implementation of risk control policies, procedures and systems across multiple departments.
- Identified key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments, such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases and industry segments.
- Coordinated internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and laws related to risk management, as well as corporate risk management standards.
- Produced reports and presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions and recommend changes.
Regional Manager
Blackbird Security
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed a team of 50+ employees, providing training and mentorship while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Facilitated regular meetings with regional teams to review operational goals, KPIs, and progress updates.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to build relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
- Generated monthly reports outlining regional sales figures, inventory levels, and expenses for management review.
District Loss Prevention Manager
Blackbird Security
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted regular reviews of regional operations to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Provided training to store personnel on best practices related to loss prevention, fraud prevention, safety protocols and customer service standards.
- Developed and implemented regional loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage, increase safety and improve customer service.
- Established relationships with local law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
District Manager
Blackbird Security
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored daily operations of multiple stores across a district to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing strategies for responding quickly and effectively when incidents occur due to unforeseen events or circumstances.
- Ensured organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and best practices related to operational risk management.
- Produced reports and presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions and recommend changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto06-2020
Diploma - Police Foundations
Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON06-2020
Skills
- Incident response planning
- Compliance management
- Enterprise risk management
- Employee safety
- Contingency planning
- Analytical thinking
- Quantitative analysis
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
- Mental Health Awereness and De-Escalation
- Canadian Financial Crime Professional (CFCP) - in progress
Timeline
District Risk Manager
Aritzia
08.2023 - 02.2025
Regional Manager
Blackbird Security
08.2022 - 08.2023
District Loss Prevention Manager
Blackbird Security
04.2022 - 05.2023
District Manager
Blackbird Security
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
- Mental Health Awereness and De-Escalation
- Canadian Financial Crime Professional (CFCP) - in progress
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Diploma - Police Foundations
Humber Polytechnic
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