Cheryl Demski Harbeston , Cfi
About Cheryl Demski Harbeston , Cfi
Cheryl Demski Harbeston is the Intelligence Team Lead at Corsearch, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in loss prevention and fraud investigations, having held various managerial roles in notable companies such as Cabela's, L Brands, Dollar General, VF Corporation, Rite Aid, and Kohl's.
Work at Corsearch
Cheryl Demski Harbeston serves as the Intelligence Team Lead at Corsearch, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on analyzing data and providing insights related to internal and external threats. Her work contributes to enhancing the security measures and risk management strategies employed by the organization. Based in North Carolina, she has been instrumental in leading her team to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop effective responses.
Previous Experience in Loss Prevention
Cheryl has extensive experience in loss prevention across various organizations. She worked at VF Corporation as a Regional Loss Prevention Manager from 2017 to 2022, overseeing loss prevention strategies in the Raleigh-Durham area. Prior to that, she held the same position at Dollar General from 2015 to 2017. Her career also includes a role as Asset Protection Manager at Cabela's for five months in 2017 and as Regional Loss Prevention Manager at L Brands for six months in 2014.
Background in Investigations
Cheryl has a strong background in conducting private investigations, which informs her approach to identifying and mitigating threats. Her expertise includes fraud investigations, where she focuses on detecting and addressing fraudulent activities within the retail sector. This experience enhances her capabilities in ensuring the security of assets and personnel in her current and previous roles.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo, which she completed from 1999 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from the same institution in 2005. Her academic background supports her professional expertise in physical security and exception-based reporting, allowing her to analyze data effectively to identify anomalies and potential fraud.
Career Progression in Loss Prevention
Cheryl's career in loss prevention began at Kohl's Department Stores, where she served as a Loss Prevention Supervisor from 2003 to 2008. She then transitioned to Rite Aid, working as a District Loss Prevention Manager for six years until 2014. This progression through various roles in loss prevention has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the field and the skills necessary to lead teams effectively.