Sam Amini
San Jose
Summary
18 Years of successful experience providing fiscal, strategic and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations
Dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in service, productivity and optimum retention of bottom-line profits.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Asset Protection Manager
Family Dollar
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced overall asset protection by implementing effective security measures and loss prevention strategies.
- Reduced instances of theft by conducting regular audits, monitoring surveillance systems, and training staff on best practices.
- Improved inventory accuracy by overseeing regular cycle counts and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with store management to develop and enforce policies for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
Area Loss Prevention Manager
DD's Discount
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for protecting the assets of the Stores while achieving shortage and safety goals for the district
- Manage, promote and direct all Loss Prevention initiatives and programs within my assigned group of stores and by developing and maintaining strong partnerships at the stores, district, and zone levels
- Responsible for store-based Loss Prevention associates (Store Protection Specialists or SPS) and involved in the ongoing hiring, training, development, and performance management of this team
- Responsible for Minimizing Operational Shortage, mitigating theft and fraud, maintaining a safe and secure environment as well as developing great teams and partnerships
Executive Asset Protection Leader
Target Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Reports directly to the Asset Protection Business Partner.
- Actively participate in the hiring and training of Asset Protection Team Members within the district.
- Investigate Operational Shortage and train the Team Members on Best Practices.
- Conduct Internal investigation of dishonesty within the district and Interviewing dishonest Team Members.
- Safe and Secure Captain for the building.
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Kohl's Department Stores
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Reports directly to the District Loss Prevention Manager.
- Work with the District Loss Prevention Manager to identify and correct loss related risks to the company involving theft, safety, inventory control, and operational compliance.
- Maintain direct ownership for 12 locations.
- Actively participate in the hiring and training of Loss Prevention Associates within the district.
- Develops necessary partnerships among the District and Store Executive as well as the Associate teams to heighten awareness to shortage causes such as theft, safety, inventory control, and operational execution.
- Conduct Internal investigation of dishonesty within the district Notable Accomplishments:.
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Kohl's Department Stores
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Conduct Internal investigation of dishonesty.
- Conduct Dishonest Associate interviews.
- Conduct surveillance and apprehension of External theft suspects.
- Conduct Audits/Inspections of Operational procedures, safety issues and other shortage control procedures.
Assistant Loss Prevention & Customer Service Manager
Neiman Marcus
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Store inventory shortage reduction and retention of bottom line profits
- Worked closely with District Attorney's office and local law enforcement in the prosecution of criminals.
- Dishonest employee investigations, credit fraud investigations, employee policy violation investigations and shoplifting apprehensions.
Education
Computer Science - Applied Science, Computer Technology
Heald College
Milpitas, CA2002
Skills
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Materials preparation
- Extremely organized
- Staff development
- Strong verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Budgeting and finance
Accomplishments
- Decreased yearly inventory shortage $90K (Fiscal 2017) to (Fiscal 2018) in my first full year at Target
- Significantly decreased yearly inventory shortage $1M (Fiscal 2014)to (Fiscal 2017) in 3 years within my direct locations at Kohl's
- Significantly decreased yearly inventory shortage $1M (Fiscal 2014)to (Fiscal 2017) in 3 years as Assistant Loss Prevention Manager at Neiman Marcus
- Assisted in reducing yearly inventory shortage from $1.8 million (Fiscal 2006) to $65K (Fiscal 2008) in two years while an Investigator at Neiman Marcus
- Nominated and Honored for Neiman Marcus' Best Employee
- Held significant role at Neiman Marcus in Company Wide “Protecting Customer Information” or “Payment Card Industry” initiative.
Timeline
Regional Asset Protection Manager
Family Dollar
09.2023 - Current
Area Loss Prevention Manager
DD's Discount
09.2021 - Current
Executive Asset Protection Leader
Target Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2021
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Kohl's Department Stores
01.2014 - 01.2017
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Kohl's Department Stores
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Loss Prevention & Customer Service Manager
Neiman Marcus
01.2007 - 01.2010
Computer Science - Applied Science, Computer Technology
Heald College
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