George Torres, Cfi, Lpq
About George Torres, Cfi, Lpq
George Torres serves as the Director of Loss Prevention at Lamps Plus, bringing over 20 years of experience in retail operations and loss prevention. He has previously held leadership roles at RITE AID, JCPenney, and CVS Health, and is a member of the Governing Board at McAfee Institute.
Current Role at Lamps Plus
George Torres serves as the Director of Loss Prevention at Lamps Plus, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing loss prevention strategies and initiatives within the company. His work is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, where he leverages his extensive experience in retail loss prevention to enhance the company's operational security and reduce shrinkage.
Previous Experience in Retail Loss Prevention
Before joining Lamps Plus, George Torres held several significant positions in loss prevention. He worked at RITE AID as the Manager of Organized Retail Crime Investigations from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Division Leader-Group Manager of Field & Corporate Investigations at JCPenney from 2019 to 2020. His career also includes roles at CVS Health, JOANN Stores, Smart & Final, and others, accumulating over 20 years of experience in the retail sector.
Military Background
George Torres served in the United States Marine Corps as a Communication Specialist from 1990 to 1995. His military experience provided him with foundational skills in communication and leadership, which he has applied throughout his career in various retail and loss prevention roles.
Educational Background
George Torres has pursued extensive education in leadership and management. He studied Organizational Leadership at Champlain College, achieving a Candidate-Master of Science in Executive Leadership from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, completed between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, he earned a Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity from Boston University Metropolitan College in 2023.
Professional Affiliations and Certifications
George Torres is a Governing Board Member at McAfee Institute, a position he has held since 2018. He is also a Candidate for the Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) designation from The Loss Prevention Foundation, which he pursued from 2020 to 2021. His commitment to professional development and industry standards reflects his dedication to the field of loss prevention.