Louis Burke

About Louis Burke

LOSS PREVENTION & SECURITY EXECUTIVE with dynamic experience spearheading cross-functional initiatives by employing adept strategic planning and an array of specialized systems and tools to optimize security measures, risk management, and customer experience. Subject matter expert employing industry acumen, fostering buy-in and establishing alignment with key stakeholders to transform loss prevention cultures through enhanced business performance measurement and compliance auditing. Exceptional public speaker utilizing strong interpersonal skills to lead discussions and training for diverse audiences. Dedicated leader exceptionally positioned to guide and advance multi-layered operations, successfully developing and scaling teams while identifying and bridging gaps with sound risk and compliance philosophies and foundations. Areas of Expertise:Loss Prevention (LP) & SafetyRisk Management & MitigationPhysical & Digital LPSystem Integrations Security Management Compliance Auditing C-Level Partnerships Business Transformation Corporate Investigations Exception ReportingPublic Speaking Coaching & Mentoring Select Achievements:• Redefined the culture and operations of loss prevention at El Pollo Loco, architecting security and safety improvement strategies alongside leveraging emerging technologies to introduce, scale, and stabilize new systems, programs, and processes that strengthened risk management, staff buy-in, and overall performance. • Demonstrated and reinforced a forward-thinking approach regarding loss prevention and safety management by modernizing technology infrastructures and streamlining outmoded procedures which generated substantial year-over-year (YOY) cost and labor savings while augmenting security effectiveness. • Managed all phases of logistics and security during a major renovation comprising budget management, employee scheduling, vendor/sub-contractor coordination, and 24-hour monitoring with no impact on loss.

Experience

1. Global Safety Manager

   Yum! Brands

   Jan 2026 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

Education

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications

Skills

• Restaurants
• Multi-Unit
• Restaurant Management
• Franchising
• Food Service
• Profit
• Income Statement
• Risk Management
• Food Safety
• Hospitality
• Pos
• P&L
• Inventory Management
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Training
• Team Building
• Loss Prevention
• Food
• Catering