Gabriel Sandoval
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Loss Prevention Investigator with over 5 years of experience in preventing theft and maintaining a safe environment. Skilled in conducting internal and external investigations, building partnerships, and supporting store operations. Proficient in identifying theft indicators, implementing action plans, and driving theft prevention initiatives. Adept at utilizing technology, surveillance tactics, and strategic planning to reduce shortage and cultivate a theft prevention culture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Prevention Investigator
Neiman Marcus
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct internal and external investigations.
- Support store operations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
Bail Consultant
Aladdin Bail Bonds
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Assist clients in securing release from jail or court custody.
- Assess transaction risks and offer tailored recommendations.
- Negotiate with clients to finalize transactions.
- Maintain compliance of the California Department of Insurance state laws.
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Utilize technology, reporting, and surveillance tactics to identify theft trends.
- Implement action plans to reduce shortage and cultivate a theft prevention culture.
- Make informed decisions and apprehensions in alignment with procedures and policies.
Security Officer
J Paul Getty Trust
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Operates, monitors, and responds to security and fire/life/safety systems.
- Complete security logs, reports, and other documentation.
- Provide guidance and oversee work activities that are being performed by outside contractors.
- Ensure the security of all Getty collections and property.
- Respond to all emergencies and take appropriate action.
Loss Prevention & Safety Department Manager
Fry’s Electronics
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed a team of 10+ employees that consisted of Loss Prevention Officers and Courtesy Associates.
- Uphold strict safety procedures to protect the business from financial losses.
- Conducted store audits which consisted of till overs/ shorts, safe overs/ shorts, OSHA compliance, inventory audits, and many more.
- Created partnerships with law enforcement to assist with internal and external investigations.
- Assisted with the new hire process to ensure the new hires are knowledgeable of Loss Prevention and Safety programs.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
Loss Prevention Officer
Fry’s Electronics
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Conduct external and internal investigations and come up with ways to mitigate theft.
- Create partnerships with law enforcement to assist with investigations.
- Appear in court trials to provide clear and honest testimonies.
Education
AA - Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA06.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
- Loss Prevention/ Control
- Shrink Strategies
- Workplace Safety
- Staffing and Development
- Store Audits
- Risk Management/ Compliance
- Access Control
- Investigations
Certification
- Wicklander Zulawski – Criminal Interview & Interrogation
- FEMA – Active Shooter Training
- Wicklander Zulawski – Criminal Interview & Interrogation Advanced
- California Department of Insurance – Bail Agent Lic#1N13284
Timeline
Loss Prevention Investigator
Neiman Marcus
11.2023 - Current
Bail Consultant
Aladdin Bail Bonds
09.2022 - 11.2023
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
11.2021 - 09.2022
Security Officer
J Paul Getty Trust
09.2019 - 12.2021
Loss Prevention & Safety Department Manager
Fry’s Electronics
05.2018 - 10.2019
Loss Prevention Officer
Fry’s Electronics
12.2016 - 05.2018
AA - Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice
Los Angeles Pierce College
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