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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

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Risk Manager

Aritzia
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed the implementation of risk control policies, procedures, and systems across multiple departments.
  • Coordinated internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and laws related to risk management, as well as corporate risk management standards.
  • Developed business continuity and disaster recovery plans to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Analyzed complex data to forecast potential risks and provided actionable insights for risk avoidance.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership teams across the region in order to align risk management objectives with organizational objectives.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement officials for physical security breaches, safety emergencies, and fraud cases.

Regional Manager

Blackbird Security
10.2022 - 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.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

Loss Prevention Manager

Blackbird Security
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize potential theft.
  • Provided training to store personnel on best practices related to loss prevention, fraud prevention, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
  • Conducted regular reviews of regional operations to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • 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
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Performed periodic risk assessments of stores within the district to identify potential safety hazards.

High Profile Security Lead

Paladin
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Conducted regular security patrols to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  • Maintained accurate records of security incidents and responses for compliance purposes.
  • Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
  • Participated in drills designed to test preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies

University of Guelph-Humber
06-2020

Diploma - Police Foundations

Humber Polytechnic
06-2020

Skills

  • Incident response planning
  • Compliance management
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Employee safety
  • Contingency planning
  • Analytical planning
  • Quantitative analysis

Certification

  • Mental Health Awareness and De-Escalation
  • Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
  • Use of Force Training
  • Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice
  • Canadian Financial Crime Professional (CFCP) - in progress

Languages

Italian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

District Risk Manager

Aritzia
08.2023 - Current

Regional Manager

Blackbird Security
10.2022 - 08.2023

Loss Prevention Manager

Blackbird Security
08.2022 - 08.2023

District Manager

Blackbird Security
05.2022 - 08.2022

High Profile Security Lead

Paladin
06.2019 - 05.2022

Diploma - Police Foundations

Humber Polytechnic

Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies

University of Guelph-Humber

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