Brian Cramer
District Loss Prevention / Asset Protection Leader | Shrink Reduction | ORC & Investigations (WZ) | Multi-Unit Retail
- Role
- District Loss Prevention Detective at Homegoods
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Cramer
I’m a retail Loss Prevention leader focused on reducing shrink and fraud, strengthening controls, and developing teams that execute consistently in the field. Over my career I’ve led multi-unit LP programs, audits, and investigations across large footprints, partnering closely with Operations and HR to drive compliance, reduce risk, and protect profitability.I returned to the workforce in a role selected for schedule flexibility during a time-limited family caregiving period (concluded 01/2026) and have continued delivering investigations impact while pursuing my next leadership role. I’m currently targeting Loss Prevention Manager and District Loss Prevention Manager opportunities in retail.
Experience
District Loss Prevention Detective
May 2025 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Re-entry role selected for schedule flexibility during a temporary family caregiving period; continued delivering multi-site investigations impact while pursuing LP Manager/District LP Manager opportunities.• Currently leading the Midwest Region and Zone in internal investigations (Initiated and successfully closed cases)• Lead weekly communication with 10 Store Managers and 30 Assistant Managers on shrink, safety, and investigative priorities.• Partner with District Manager to deliver shrink and safety training during new-hire orientation and leader onboarding.• Recognized as District Shrink Mentor and District MHP Captain (Freight Flow).
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 3.69
1998 — 2002
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, 4.0
1998 — 2002
Skills
- Retail Sales
- Shrinkage
- Multi-Unit Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Big Box
- Distribution Center Operations
- District Management
- Driving Results
- Income Statement
- Employee Training
- Organized Retail Crime
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Store Management
- Multi-Unit Retail Management
- Planograms
- Interrogation Techniques
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Profit
- Leadership
- P&L
- Retail
- Team Building
- Management
- Interviews
- Physical Security
- New Store Development
- Merchandising
- Internal Investigations
- Loss Prevention
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Payroll
- Private Investigations
- Cctv
- Store Operations
- Asset Protection
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