Dedicated Loss Prevention Executive eager to contribute extensive talents in Risk Management,

Safety Compliance, and Security toward supporting Kindred Healthcare in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

Seasoned background in developing, implementing and directing safety, security, and loss prevention programs in a large corporate environment. Adept at risk management for large facilities; successfully championed cost-effective programs and procedures to heighten asset protection, employee honesty, and adherence to safety requirements. Proficient at analyzing a company s loss prevention performance and creating proactive strategies to drastically reduce employee injuries. Skilled at developing and coordinating loss prevention training, providing consultative guidance to senior management, and establishing precise metrics to track organizational performance as well as attainment of loss prevention goals and initiatives.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

• Played chief role in development and launch of Be Safe Workers Compensation program for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

         Instrumental in winning 2009 National Underwriter Award for Excellence in Workers Compensation Risk Management.

         Handpicked to participate in implementing methodology to enhance Workers Compensation program which slashed claims frequency rate by over 30% and claim severity rate by over 40%.

         Teamed with Starwood executive management to develop and implement Loss Prevention Manual.

         Partnered with US Secret Service and State Department to design security plans and executive protection for dignitaries.

 

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., 2004 to Present

Senior Risk Control Manager

• Spearhead full-scope loss prevention management operations inclusive of Workers Compensation (Be Safe program), health & safety, life safety systems, guest safety, fire prevention, and security.
• Apply sharp analytical abilities toward identifying, assessing and prioritizing operational risks, resourcefully implement programs and polices to reduce risk, and conduct regular loss prevention audits at facilities.
• Reliably provide leadership and training for Be Safe program and inspect life safety systems to ensure compliance.
• Deliver staff training classes including certification programs for Security Officers and Alcohol Servers.

 

InterContinental Hotels Group, 2000 to 2004

Regional Loss Prevention Consultant

• Collaboratively developed, launched and administered loss prevention programs to safeguard company assets, maximize employee safety and well-being, and minimize guest losses and risk.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

• Conducted in-depth loss prevention surveys at hotels and documented findings.
• Provided consulting services and administered personnel training to boost loss prevention awareness and compliance.
• Frequently inspected facility s life safety systems, evaluated fire safety procedures, prepared reports, and made appropriate recommendations to management.

 

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, 1997 to 2000

Director of Loss Prevention

• Steered policies, procedures and programs to successfully bolster risk management efforts and increase staff compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Reduced injuries, accidents, and amount of lost time in Workers Compensation claims.
• Exercised strong leadership talents toward directing, training, supervising, evaluating and mentoring 30 department employees.

 

Bristol Hotels Co., 1990 to 1997

Regional Director of Security

• Cost-effectively administered $1.1M budget with accountability for full spectrum of security operations spanning 10 hotels.
• Hired, trained, mentored, evaluated, supervised and directed 75 employees.
• Leveraged outstanding organizational skills to conduct comprehensive security and safety audits, provide recommendations to General Manager, and design or improve security systems for each hotel.

 

American Express, 1988 to 1990

Corporate Senior Security Officer

• Effectively defined physical security policies and procedures as well as financial controls and budget criteria to fortify company s risk management.
• Introduced employee/visitor ID procedure as well as security orientation and educational initiatives focused on workplace safety.
• Investigated cases of employee misconduct and internal theft, responded to medical emergencies, and diligently instituted security procedures to reduce and minimize losses from internal theft.

 

Prior background includes role as Police Officer & Firefighter, Winston-Salem Police Department.

 

 

BS Degree in Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

 

 

Proctor and Instructor, American Hotel & Lodging Association/Educational Institute

 

First Aid and CPR Instructor, American Health & Safety Institute

 

OSHA Qualified Trainer

 

Member, Atlanta Criminal Information Network

 

Member and Past President, Atlanta Security Directors Association