Andrea L.

About Andrea L.

With over 8 years of experience as Director of Loss Prevention at Harbor Freight Tools, I specialize in leadership, risk mitigation, and creating safe and efficient environments across stores, distribution centers, and headquarters. With a focus on fostering partnerships and aligning organizational goals, I am motivated by a mission-driven approach to enhance operational excellence and build secure, productive workplaces. My core competencies lie in leadership, training, and loss prevention strategies that empower teams and safeguard resources. At Harbor Freight Tools, my role involves directing initiatives that mitigate risk, reduce stock shortages, and promote safety across multiple operational areas. I have worked closely with stakeholders to develop and implement actionable strategies to achieve measurable improvements in loss prevention and operational security. My work is centered on collaboration and innovation to ensure sustainable results and lasting impact.

Experience

1. Director, Loss Prevention

   Harbor Freight Tools

   Apr 2017 — Present · Calabasas, CA, US

   Loss Prevention Director of Stores, Distribution and HQ

Education

• Spokane Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Administration of Justice

  1988 — 1990

• Eastern Washington University

  BAE, English

  1990 — 1994

• Gonzaga University

  MA, Organizational Leadership

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Store Operations
• Investigation
• Asset Protection
• Logistics
• Training
• Retail
• Team Building
• Supply Chain
• Employee Training
• Talent Management
• Shrinkage
• Big Box
• Analysis
• Security Management
• Private Investigations
• Team Motivation
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Hiring
• Crisis Management
• Inventory Control
• Loss Prevention
• Risk Management
• Internal Investigations
• Physical Security
• Talent Developer
• Team Leadership
• Driving Results
• Teaching