Lavon kincaid

Led loss control audits, physical inventories, and shrink awareness programs, reducing shrink dollars year over year by 10%. Coached teams on crime prevention and risk mitigation, and ensured physical security standards and security equipment functionality across stores.

Oversaw Cap-X budgets and security details, investigating prescription drug fraud, narcotics diversions, and organized retail crime. Optimized CCTV, alarms, and physical security standards while serving as first responder for critical incidents and emergencies.

Led a team of 2–4 in-store security personnel, training leaders on shrink, safety, theft, and fraud best practices. Monitored investigations tied to Target’s FBI forensic lab and managed asset protection/vendor activities to mitigate organized retail and financial exploitation.

Oversaw 2 districts spanning 21 stores and 16 detectives, focusing on store operations, internal dishonesty, and policy infractions. Interviewed employee dishonesty cases as a Wicklander-Zulawski certified interviewer and trained staff on covert camera installations and global theft resolution methods.

Supervised a staff of 6 detectives and delivered top monthly results for shoplifting apprehensions through internal/external theft case resolution and training. Conducted monthly audits to identify operational control deficiencies and monitored closed-circuit television to support investigations.

Worked as a plain-clothed store detective managing internal and external theft resolution across multiple locations. Trained new hires, built relationships with store management and law enforcement partners, and supported court appearances as required.

Earned a B.S. in Gerontology at California University of Pennsylvania from 1994 to 1997.

Completed studies in Pre-Med Biology at the University of Missouri from 1991 to 1993 (degree not specified).