Rick Bratcher
About Rick Bratcher
Rick Bratcher is the OC/LA Market Loss Prevention Manager at Kohl's in Orange County, California, with extensive experience in loss prevention and operations management.
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Rick Bratcher holds the position of OC/LA Market Loss Prevention Manager at Kohl's in California.
Current Role at Kohl's
Rick Bratcher currently serves as the OC/LA Market Loss Prevention Manager for Kohl's in the Orange County area of California. Since starting in 2011, Rick has been responsible for implementing product protection strategies that contributed to a decrease in store shortages across 12 stores. He utilizes Wicklander-Zulawski Interview techniques to interview dishonest associates and builds partnerships to achieve loss prevention goals.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before his current role, Rick Bratcher held various positions at Kohl's. He was the Personnel/Operations Manager from 2009 to 2011 in Lakewood, California. He also served as an Assistant Store Manager in multiple locations: Huntington Beach (2008-2009), Pleasanton (2007-2008 and early 2007), and Milpitas in 2007. His tenure at Kohl's began as an Assistant Store Manager (Bench) in Pleasanton from 2006 to 2007. Throughout these roles, Rick gained extensive experience in store management and operations.
Employment at Walmart
Rick Bratcher previously worked at Walmart in various capacities. From 2006, he was the Personnel/Operations Assistant Store Manager in San Leandro. Between 2003 and 2006, he managed Specialty Divisions (Photo, Connection Center) in Martinez and San Leandro. Earlier, from 2001 to 2003, Rick was the Inventory Control Lead/Support Manager in Martinez. His career at Walmart began in 1999 as an Inventory Control Specialist in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Education and Expertise
Rick Bratcher attended Harford Community College where he pursued General Studies from 2000 to 2001. His education and on-the-job training have equipped him with skills in loss prevention, inventory control, and retail management. His expertise includes using Wicklander-Zulawski Interview techniques and implementing effective loss prevention strategies.