Jason Vega, Cfe
About Jason Vega, Cfe
Jason Vega is a Senior Analyst in Loss Prevention Analytics with extensive experience in the field, having worked for companies such as Inspire Brands and Dunkin' Brands. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from John Jay College and has a strong background in conducting audits and investigations to reduce loss and fraud.
Work at Inspire
Jason Vega currently serves as Senior Analyst Loss Prevention Analytics at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he develops and refines tools and analysis templates for conducting investigations. He collaborates with various departments to execute enterprise initiatives and serves as an adviser on the construction of Loss Prevention Dashboards utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence software. His responsibilities include analyzing franchisee financial statements and contracts to identify potential underreporting of sales.
Previous Experience in Loss Prevention
Prior to his current role, Jason Vega worked at Dunkin' Brands as a Loss Prevention Analyst from 2013 to 2018. He focused on supporting departmental efforts to enhance profitability for Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins through projects aimed at reducing loss and fraud. He also conducted POS compliance audits to ensure accurate sales reporting. Additionally, he held the position of Supervisor of Analytics at The Zellman Group from 2005 to 2013, where he developed analytical strategies for loss prevention.
Education and Expertise
Jason Vega earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from John Jay College (CUNY), completing his studies from 1996 to 2003. He also attended Northeastern University from 1993 to 1995. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in loss prevention analytics, compliance audits, and investigative analysis.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, Jason Vega has made significant contributions to loss prevention strategies. He has presented detailed findings of investigations to department leadership through internal reports and exhibits. His work includes examining employee hiring documents for compliance and conducting payroll register versus time-card data comparisons to identify potential payroll violations. His analytical skills have been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency across various organizations.
Short-Term Role at Saks Fifth Avenue
In 2007, Jason Vega briefly worked as Manager of Corporate Investigations for Saks Fifth Avenue, where he focused on the Mid-Atlantic and Southwest Regions. His tenure in this role lasted four months and contributed to his experience in corporate investigations and loss prevention.