Michael Celella

8065 Finch Street. Corona, CA 92880

Phone: 951.427.3940 Cell: 714.422.8655
Email: mc7f5686@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Loss Prevention Specialist, CKE Restaurants Anaheim, CA September 2005

-Present
* Manage internal and external investigations in over 400 restaurants covering s
even regions in the Western United States.
* Assists in the development, implementation, and on-going review of company wid
e security programs to prevent losses and assure the security of corporate asset
s.
* Conduct evaluations with restaurant management focusing on physical security,
robbery prevention, safety and internal control measures.
* Recommend and implement loss prevention programs in order to increase the prof
itability of the restaurants.
* Assist, train, and coach Regional, District and upper management concerning al
l loss prevention initiatives and strategies.
* Partner and assist Human Resources and Risk Management to evaluate potential i
ncidents that can cause exposure to the company.
* Coordinate CCTV, access control, safe and alarm installations with vendors acc
ording to fiscal year budget.
* Develop interactive business partnerships with operations management with the
overall goal of preventing losses.
* Responsible for developing training materials and presentations in all regions
.

Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection, Target Manhattan Beach, CA July 2003
-Sept. 2005
* Hired, trained and developed a high performance team of 15 team members.
* Created and maintained a strong partnership with all district and regional man
agement, including operations, human resources, and investigations.
* Implemented and maintained a shoplifter prevention program that included direc
ting and participating in the detection, apprehension and processing of shoplift
ers.
* Strong focus on internal theft including detailed documentation, interviewing,
and prosecution of dishonest team members.
* Managed a yearly staffing budget.
* Initiated all internal theft investigations at store level and an offsite dist
ribution warehouse using exception based reporting and point of sale digital vid
eo.
* Maintained team member awareness of stock shortage programs while fostering aw
areness of internal theft among store team members.

Safety Support, Timec Carson, CA February 2003-June 20

03
* Interim temp position, Shell Refinery.
* Safety Coordinator: Supervised fire watch, confined space attendants, fresh ai
r attendants, and ground support.
* Coordinated safety meetings focusing on accident prevention.
Security Specialist, FedEx Corporation Los Angeles, CA July 2000 - F
ebruary 2003
* Managed all internal and external theft investigations in 20 high volume deliv
ery terminals and 2 hubs.
* Utilized exception based reporting along with loss trends frequencies in order
to reduce claims.
* Conducted account visits with high claim shippers to review current activity a
nd trends.
* Partnered with operations to discuss proactive approaches to eliminate high th
eft claims.
* Implemented security and safety audits including CCTV and alarm operation for
all locations.
* Assisted local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies conduct cargo thef
t, drug, and trademark investigations.
Loss Prevention Agent, Goodwill Industries Santa Ana, CA April 2
000 - June 2000
* Interim position
* Responsible for the detection, apprehension and processing of shoplifters.
* Area of responsibility included a distribution center and several retail store
s.

Corporate Security, FedEx Corporation Los Angeles, CA

May 1994 - February 2000
* Responsible for the safety and security duties on FedEx property (LAX)
* Prevented unauthorized access onto sensitive areas including loading and freig
ht staging areas.
* Screened all employees entering and exiting the sorting facilities.
* Assisted local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies conduct cargo and
drug screening on FedEx property.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Cal State University Fullerton Extended Education- Corporate Security Management
- Currently enrolled in certificate program
ASIS Member- Currently pursuing CPP Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Golden West College - Associates of Arts Degree - Administration of Justice/ Law
Enforcement
Certified: Interviewing and Interrogation (Wicklander & Zulawski)
Certified: Interviewing and Interrogation Basic & Advanced Course (Reid & Associ
ates)