Scott Springer

About Scott Springer

Delivered Consistently Low Shrink Results through People Development and CollaborationDemonstrated financial results through analytics, technology, and empowerment. Extensive experience in store, corporate, and distribution center environments. Developed and directed numerous company projects outside of area of responsibly and contributed to the larger Loss Prevention community through participation on the Retail Industry Leader’s Association (R) Tech Committee and the Loss Prevention Research Council\'s Board of Advisors.

Experience

1. Regional Loss Prevention Manager

   DICK'S Sporting Goods

   Aug 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Management of Loss Prevention Programs• Work to influence all levels of leadership to understand the cause/effect relationship between shrink and customer engagement/sales; utilize this understanding to drive theft awareness and shrink mitigation.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store operations, human resources, visual, service & selling, facilities, and field leadership partners.• Assist field leaders with the development of shrink reduction plans specific to each store.• Educate and elevate awareness of root causes of shrink and how teammates can reduce shrink through company programs and resources at all levels.• Analyze key metrics and dashboards to identify potential operational deficiencies, awareness opportunities, or equipment issues that are hindering shrink reduction, develop strategies for remediation.• Complete new store security, alarm, video system reviews and provide appropriate system signoffs for security vendors.Crisis, Emergency Events / External Event Response• Monitor, react and report significant / critical incidents within area of responsibility and as directed.• Support special events and incidents which may include providing or supplementing security coverage or coordinating contract services.• Establish and coordinate post incident response such as garnering resources, partnering with emergency first responders and communicating efforts with the CSC as needed. Investigations Support • Support internal and external investigations in areas of responsibility based on regional trends, exception reporting, tips, or cases generated cases by company investigators.• Served as first point of contact for incidents, law enforcement partnerships and communication to LP Investigations partners. • Delivery of physical evidence to law enforcement. • Address external case errors and missing information used to deploy assets to stores. • Develop networks of law enforcement and retail partners in each market.

Education

• St. Cloud State University

  BA, Criminal Justice, Private Security

  1988 — 1993

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Budgets
• Merchandising
• Internal Investigations
• Retail
• Project Planning
• Physical Security
• Microsoft Word
• Store Operations
• Asset Protection
• Store Management
• Closed-Circuit Television (Cctv)
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Fire Prevention
• Private Investigations
• Cctv
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention
• Shrinkage