STEVEN M. DEGENER


8019 Kelok Way  Clayton, CA 94517  Home: (925) 673-0197  TrainLP@Gmail.com



LOSS PREVENTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Uniquely qualified Senior Executive of Loss Prevention with over 25 years of experience in loss prevention, employment law, and department management. Demonstrated knowledge of safety including OSHA and other Federal and State laws regarding business operation liabilities. Effective planner, instructor, leader, and manager with excellent communication, security management, and group dynamic skills.

• Worker’s Compensation Compliance  Investigations
• Loss Prevention Management  Business Continuity
• Shortage Control  Emergency Response
• Safety Programs/Policies  Risk Management


MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

U.S. SECURITY INC- San Francisco, CA 2007-Present Director of Loss Prevention-West
Responsible for managing 3rd party shoplift apprehension programs for multiple retailers in 5 Western States. Program involves managing risk for retailers while apprehending shoplifters, associate theft detection and operational compliance controls.
 Special emphasis in program development regarding shoplift detection for 7 retailers.
 Provide additional loss prevention support thru uniform guards and undercover agents.


ROSS STORES, INC., Pleasanton, CA 2003 – 2006
VP of Loss Prevention – Corporate Office
Responsible for loss prevention activities in over 800 stores, 4 distribution centers, corporate office, and 20 cross dock facilities. Managed a $10 million budget consisting of 4 Directors, 7 Regional Managers, and 55 District Loss Prevention Managers with a Logistics group within company-wide employment in excess of 35,000.
 Special emphasis in Worker’s Compensation and General Liability while opening 80+ new locations annually. Achieved $15 million in documented savings year over year from historical levels.
 Reduced retail shortage to 1.88 % of sales through program development and execution.
 Supervised inventory process for 800 stores. Managed costs to plan.
 Responsible for loss prevention integrity and partnership with all business units.

Director of Loss Prevention – Logistics (3 months)
Partnered with Senior VP of Logistics, overseeing security and Worker’s Compensation issues within 4 distribution centers located in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Los Angeles/San Francisco, California. Developed an improved safety program and interfaced with 20 cross dock facilities managed by third party operators.


OFFICE DEPOT STORES – Concord, CA 1991 – 2003
Director of Loss Prevention – West (1996 – 2003)