Brian Hayes, Lpc, Cfi
About Brian Hayes, Lpc, Cfi
Brian Hayes is a Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Signet Jewelers, with extensive experience in loss prevention management, particularly during his tenure at Macy's. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field and has successfully implemented strategies that significantly improved inventory shrink rates and audit scores.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Brian Hayes serves as the Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Signet Jewelers, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he oversees loss prevention strategies and initiatives across the southeast region, focusing on minimizing inventory shrink and enhancing overall operational effectiveness. His extensive experience in loss prevention management contributes to the company's efforts in maintaining security and reducing losses.
Previous Experience at Macy's
Brian Hayes has a significant history with Macy's, where he held various positions in loss prevention from 1999 to 2007. He began as a Loss Prevention Manager in Smyrna, GA, for three months, and subsequently worked in several roles, including Corporate/Regional Investigator and Flagship Loss Prevention Manager in Atlanta. His tenure at Macy's included a focus on improving loss prevention measures and training staff across multiple locations.
Education and Expertise
Brian Hayes studied at Kennesaw State University from 1995 to 1999, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career in loss prevention. His educational background, combined with his extensive hands-on experience in the retail sector, has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively manage loss prevention operations and develop training programs.
Achievements in Loss Prevention
Throughout his career, Brian Hayes has received multiple awards recognizing his contributions to loss prevention. He was honored with the 'Regional Loss Prevention Manager of the Year' award in 2014 and received the 'Loss Prevention Departmental Effectiveness Award' the same year. His efforts led to a remarkable inventory shrink rate of just 0.06% in 2018, and he has consistently improved loss prevention audit scores to over 90%.
Training and Development Initiatives
Brian Hayes has played a crucial role in training and development within the loss prevention field. He has organized and led 25-30 training seminars annually across the southeast region, focusing on enhancing loss prevention strategies. Additionally, he contributed to the setup and training for approximately 35 new store openings, ensuring that loss prevention protocols were effectively implemented from the start.