Eric Cole is seeking a challenging and rewarding career in loss prevention. He has over 15 years of experience in loss prevention, shipping/receiving, janitorial work, and line cooking. His past roles include loss prevention associate at J.C. Penney from 2005-2009 where he maintained a safe environment and provided excellent customer service. He also has experience as a shipping/receiving clerk, janitor, and line cook demonstrating flexibility and a strong work ethic.

1. Eric Cole
Loss Prevention Associate
Philadelphia, PA 19134
cole.eric35@gmail.com - 215-535-0373/215-868-4604
To obtain a challenging and rewarding career in loss prevention.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Forman Mills - July 2012 to September 2013
Responsibilities
My responsibilities included the loading and unloading of of various products and merchandise,light janitorial
duties throughout the store and some light grounds keeping.
Accomplishments
I was very flexible when it concerned adjusting to changes in the schedule or working well past the end of my
shift.I volunteered to work on my days off if the company needed me to as well.
Skills Used
Being able to stand,walk,and generally be active the entire shift as well as being able to lift and pull items that
sometimes weighed 50 or more pounds.
Loss Prevention Associate
J.C. Penney - Philadelphia, PA - March 2005 to March 2009
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Worked flexible hours and adjustable schedules
Maintained a safe and secure environment for staff and store patrons
Conducted monthly store wide health and safety checks in close cooperation with O.S.H.A.
Provided exceptional customer service
Utilized critical thinking when encountering tense or potentially dangerous situations
Performed duties according to store policy and state loss prevention laws My duties as a Loss Prevention
Associate is to deter theft and prevent losses that may come from internal or external theft. My primary duty
was to covertly monitor the sales floor by blending in wearing casual clothing and emulating the habits of an
average retail shopper.
Janitor
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. - Paoli, PA - August 2000 to March 2003
Responsibilities
I performed janitorial duties in an office setting that included cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas,hall way
corridors,shipping and receiving areas,and all other areas throughout the building that required attention.I
also did grounds keeping and during critical holiday rush seasons i volunteered to also work in the shipping
department as needed.
Accomplishments

2. Attention to detail and consistency combined with performing my task well on a daily basis is what made me
a valuable team member.
Skills Used
Being able to adapt to a changing work environment.One moment i may be cleaning bathrooms or doing
grounds keeping after a storm.Another moment i could be labeling and shipping packages bound for
Hawaii,whatever my supervisor needed me to do i did.
Line Cook
TGI Friday's - King of Prussia, PA - January 1998 to July 2000
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
As a Line Cook I had several responsibilities including but not limited to the preparation of a variety of
Italian inspired meals and keeping the kitchen clean in between preparing meals,running food and washing
dishes,and generally being extremely active in a fast paced work environment.
Accomplishments
I learned how to navigate and thrive in a high intensity fast paced work environment.
Skills Used
Being extremely energetic and focused,while paying very close attention to details and providing exceptional
customer service are some of the skills I employed while doing my duties.
Line Cook
Olive Garden - Willow Grove, PA - May 1995 to December 1997
Responsibilities
As a Line Cook I had several responsibilities including but not limited to the preparation of a variety of
Italian inspired meals and keeping the kitchen clean in between preparing meals,running food and washing
dishes,and generally being extremely active in a high paced work environment.
Accomplishments
I was under consideration for runner up in my first month of employment for my energetic work style and was
commended by my Regional Manager for my contribution during the month of may .
Skills Used
Being extremely energetic and focused,while paying very close attention to details and providing exceptional
customer service are some of the skills I employed while doing my duties.
EDUCATION
Diploma
Martin Luther King Jr High School - Philadelphia, PA
September 1990 to June 1994
SKILLS
Outstanding customer service and critical thinking under intense pressure. (10+ years)