Karakkayala Naveenkumar
Vijayawada
Summary
Experienced loss prevention and security management professional skilled at maintaining secure environments and deterring crime. A personable leader with expertise in detecting suspicious activities, minimizing threats, and responding to emergencies calmly and effectively.
Professional with strong expertise in loss prevention strategies, adept at safeguarding assets and minimizing shrinkage. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic environments, and results-driven approach. Skilled in surveillance, risk assessment, and implementing preventative measures to ensure security and operational integrity. Reliable and focused on achieving goals while maintaining high standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Associate
Big Basket Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt.Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the successful recovery of stolen merchandise through prompt identification, reporting, and intervention during theft attempts.
- Provided support during internal audits, addressing any identified discrepancies or weaknesses in loss prevention efforts promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into reported incidents of theft or fraud, determining root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Regularly reviewed and updated store security policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- Strengthened internal controls by performing thorough background checks on prospective employees as part of the hiring process.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by consistently monitoring store premises and conducting thorough merchandise audits.
- Consulted with store managers on bases to perform loss investigations.
- Played a key role in emergency response efforts, ensuring the safety of all personnel and minimizing property damage whenever possible.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement loss prevention strategies, resulting in minimized theft incidents.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and integrity at all times, serving as a positive role model for fellow employees in the area of loss prevention.
- Facilitated open communication between staff members regarding suspicious behavior or potential threats, fostering a proactive approach to asset protection.
- Supported store management in resolving customer disputes related to suspected fraudulent transactions or other security concerns.
- Maintained detailed records of all loss prevention activities, providing valuable data for future strategy adjustments.
- Enhanced store safety for employees and customers by identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
- Conducted regular undercover surveillance to detect and apprehend shoplifters, maintaining a secure shopping environment.
- Increased efficiency of inventory tracking systems by assisting with updates and maintenance efforts when necessary.
- Trained and mentored engineers in MFL studies, loss investigation and reporting techniques.
- Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
- Improved employee theft awareness by offering training sessions on loss prevention techniques and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to retail security operations at the store level.
- Contributed to positive store performance by collaborating with team members to achieve loss prevention targets consistently.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow employees, promoting teamwork within the loss prevention department for improved overall effectiveness.
- Educated store personnel and customers to apply best practices and comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented procedures to reduce risk of shoplifting and other loss prevention related issues.
Loss Prevention Associate
Metro Cash & Carry
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with fellow employees, promoting teamwork within the loss prevention department for improved overall effectiveness.
- Contributed to positive store performance by collaborating with team members to achieve loss prevention targets consistently.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to retail security operations at the store level.
- Improved employee theft awareness by offering training sessions on loss prevention techniques and company policies.
- Collaborated with the Department SLP Manager to conduct thorough loss investigations and control inventory shrinkage.
- Identified potential shoplifters among both customers and staff; ensured timely escalation to management.
- Monitored CCTV systems continuously to uphold fairness, detect incidents, and maintain store security.
- Maintained compliance with security schematics and submitted well-documented audit reports.
- Conducted daily and weekly audits, including:
Cash Audit
Rack Safety Audit
Pallet Audit
Vehicle Audit
Asset Audit
Inventory Audit
Fire Safety Mock Drills as part of safety compliance audits - Ensured precise micro-checking of articles during goods receiving and dispatch, matching every item against invoices.
- Verified ECOM bills and ensured their accuracy during the reconciliation process.
- Delivered friendly and professional support to employees, visitors, and customers, fostering a secure and welcoming atmosphere.
- Carried out frequent patrols to detect and eliminate unsafe work practices within the premises.
- Trained team members to proactively handle emerging challenges and operational risks, strengthening preparedness and resilience.
Loss Prevention Associate
Reliance Retail Limited
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Partnered with Warehouse managers on basis to conduct loss investigations.
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
- Protected assets by maintaining store compliance with security schematics.
- Maintaining the audit reports and patrolling.
- Restrict the unsafe the work practice.
- Micro checking of every article as per invoice. while, Material receiving and dispatching to stores.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- CPC format (City Processing Centre)
Construction Supervisor
Megha Engineering And Infrastructure Limited
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised crew to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones.
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Reach the monthly targets and also plan future activities.
- Taking the approval Quality department to procedure for claiming of work bills
- Supported senior leadership by authoring field safety manual.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Reported to Project Manager with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting delay issues.
- Knpc Project, kuwait
Data Entry Operator
Dr.NTRUHS
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Compiled data from source documents prior to data entry.
- Identified, corrected and reported data entry errors.
- Maintained data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures for HM&FW Dept.
- Maintain the Tour programme of Health minister and send to Respective Departments and districts.
- Maintain visitors details for security purposes.
- Health minister camp office
Education
Diploma - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Diviseema Polytechnic college
05.2013
SSC - undefined
Vijaya convent English Medium High school
05.2010
Skills
- Investigation & Interrogation
- CCTV Systems
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision & Leadership
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- First Aid/CPR
- Data Management
- Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Office)
- Team Building
- Relationship Management
- PPE Knowledge
- Training & Development
- Patience and persistence
- CCTV monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Security protocols
- Surveillance techniques
- Investigations
- Risk management
- Interviewing techniques
- Audit procedures
Languages
English C1 Advanced
Advanced (C1)
Hindi B2 Upper Intermediate
Upper intermediate (B2)
TELUGU
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Hobbies and Interests
Cricket, Volley ball, Kabbadi, Roaming Beaches, Cooking, Home harvest, Travelling
Accomplishments
- Member in 10 million safety hours in Al-zour project, Kuwait
- Best LPA for 2 Times in Reliance Retail Limited, Vijayawada
- Appreciation certificate from Honourable Governor of Andhra pradesh for Donating Blood for Red Cross Society in College Days
Timeline
Loss Prevention Associate
Big Basket Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt.Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Loss Prevention Associate
Metro Cash & Carry
08.2023 - 01.2025
Loss Prevention Associate
Reliance Retail Limited
09.2018 - 08.2023
Construction Supervisor
Megha Engineering And Infrastructure Limited
08.2017 - 08.2018
Data Entry Operator
Dr.NTRUHS
08.2014 - 08.2017
SSC - undefined
Vijaya convent English Medium High school
Diploma - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Diviseema Polytechnic college
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