Jose Vega
About Jose Vega
Jose Vega is a Store General Manager at Advance Auto Parts, with extensive experience in loss prevention and asset protection across various retail companies. He has held managerial positions at Kmart, Lowe's, The Home Depot, and Sears, and has a background in mentoring and training new hires.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Jose Vega serves as the Store General Manager at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he oversees store operations in the Fort Pierce, Florida area, managing staff and ensuring efficient service delivery. His responsibilities include inventory management, customer service, and staff training, contributing to the overall success of the store.
Previous Experience in Loss Prevention
Jose Vega has extensive experience in loss prevention across various retail organizations. He worked at Kmart Corporation as a Loss Prevention Manager from 1999 to 2002 and again from 2012 to 2013 as a District Interviewer. He also held the position of Asset Protection Manager at The Home Depot from 2013 to 2015 and served as a Loss Prevention Manager at Lowe's Home Improvement from 2006 to 2012. His roles involved implementing loss prevention strategies and managing safety protocols.
Education and Certifications
Jose Vega completed his high school education at Absegam High School, earning a High School Diploma from 1983 to 1988. He also studied Applied Sciences at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology, achieving an Associate's Degree in 1987. In 2003, he became certified in Interview and Interrogation Techniques through Wicklander-Zulawski, enhancing his skills in conducting internal investigations.
Mentorship and Training Initiatives
Jose Vega has been actively involved in mentorship and training within the retail sector. He completed the Lowe's Mentor training program, focusing on effective time management and mentoring techniques. For four years, he has mentored new hires across two districts for Lowe's, overseeing training for 16 stores. He also received specialized training from Lowe's Regional Trainer on teaching Loss Prevention and Safety techniques.
Achievements in Loss Prevention
Throughout his career, Jose Vega has successfully implemented loss prevention programs in every store where he has worked, consistently meeting yearly shrink and safety budgets since 1999. He has conducted over 100 internal dishonesty cases in both English and Spanish, demonstrating his proficiency in loss prevention and investigation techniques.