Security Consulting Strategies, LLC
Independent
| Security and Loss Prevention Consulting
Registered Member #303
Curtis Baillie
Professional Vitae ___________________________________________
Retail Security and Loss Prevention
2004-Current
President - Principal Consultant, Security Consulting Strategies, LLC, West Chester,
Pennsylvania
Provide retail security consulting services to Retailers, Attorneys, and Insurance Companies.
Speak on various security industry related topics at seminars and conferences. Provide
litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Services
Include: Development of Loss Prevention Departments; Crisis Management Policy
Development & Operations; Product Tampering & Retail Extortion; Ethics Training / Policy
Review / Development; Conflict of Interest Programs; Security & Risk Surveys; Crime
Analysis & Foreseeability; Employment Background Check Assessment; Shoplifting &
Employee Theft Risk Analysis; Security Equipment Needs & Usage.
2000-2004
Loss Prevention Specialist, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Malvern, Pennsylvania
Responsibility for 500+ stores throughout the Northeast United States and Canada.
Responsible for the continued development and execution of Safety and Loss Prevention
programs, including pre-hire and post-hire background checks, and work-safe programs.
Conduct investigations and interviews pertaining to issues and violations of company policy.
Conduct monthly store operational/financial audits. Provide training at the store, district, and
division level on many topics including operations, business ethics, workplace violence,
safety, and inventory controls.
1999-2000
Regional Loss Prevention Manager, Blockbuster Entertainment, Cleveland, Metro-New
Jersey, New York City
Developed and implemented loss prevention initiatives for 300+ corporate Blockbuster video
stores. Had direct responsibility for four Northeast and Mid-West regions to include inventory
process, internal and external investigations, physical security, safety audits, and the indirect
management of more than 75 under-performing District Leaders. Charged with developing
shrink initiatives and shrink reduction action plans for high-risk stores. Conducted
investigations and interviews of dishonest associates. Developed and implemented loss
prevention awareness-training meetings.
1996-1999
Loss Prevention Manager, Elder-Beerman Department Store, Sandusky, Ohio
Investigation and apprehension of dishonest associates and shoplifters. Implementation of
company directed shortage reduction programs. Conducted operational compliance, cash,
and safety audits.
1992-1994
District Loss Prevention Manager, Mervyn's Department Stores, San Diego, California
Provided loss prevention operational direction for a major group of department stores with
annual sales exceeding $300 million. Supervised and coached a staff of six direct reports
and fifty-two hourly team members. Conducted high profile investigations, compliance, and
financial audits. Developed and implemented shortage control programs based on analysis of
inventory results.
1984-1992
Director of Loss Prevention Services, ABCO Desert Markets, Phoenix
Reporting directly to the company President/CEO, I directed loss prevention services for one
of the major grocery chains in the United States. Supervised the internal audit, check
control, safety/risk management, investigations, and shoplifter apprehension units.
Conducted high profile investigations. Prepared and administered a multi-million dollar
budget. Created inventory shrink reduction programs. Member of the corporate crisis
management team, executive committee, and design team for store remodels and new store
openings.
Law Enforcement / Private Business
1995-1999
Owner/Operator, Loss Prevention Consultants, Sandusky, Ohio
Provided Loss Prevention services to retailers, including OSHA compliance, risk
management, human resource forms and manuals, applicant background checks, and risk
analysis.
1980-1984
Investigator / Division Chief, Arizona Department of Racing, Phoenix, Arizona
Under the direction of the Director of Investigations, I conducted investigations at all horse
and greyhound racetracks in the State of Arizona. Investigations included organized crime,
race fixing, illegal drugs, and other violations of State gaming laws. From 1982 – 1984, I was
the Division Chief for the County Fair racing program, and supervised the operations of all
Arizona State employees assigned to the County Fair program. I was also the liaison
between the Arizona Department of Racing and the Arizona Attorney General. Other duties
included testifying before the Arizona House and Senate regarding the effects of pending and
enacted legislation.
1976-1978
President, Investigator, Firelands Investigative Services, Inc., Sandusky, Ohio
Performed private investigative services for attorneys and insurance companies, including
pre-investigation for wrongful death suits and the investigation of stolen heavy construction
equipment and semi-tractors/trailers. Also provided strike security for businesses.
1973-1975
Investigator II, Ohio Department of Liquor Control, Cleveland, Ohio
Conducted “undercover” Ohio liquor control investigations pertaining to organized crime, vice
crimes, and sales to under-aged minors. Served on the “Special Investigations” Unit, and
testified in numerous local courts and state disciplinary boards.
1971-1973 & 1975-1977
Detective Sergeant, Perkins Police Department, Sandusky, Ohio
Responsible for the operation of the Detective and Juvenile Bureaus. Investigated major
felony crimes and served as the police department’s media spokesperson. Spoke at various
community events on crime safety, and appeared on local cable television and radio
discussing the weekly “law enforcement in review.” Served as a Patrol Officer from 19711973
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Professional Development
Erie County Police Academy, Sandusky, Ohio.
Certified Police Officer, State of Ohio - 1971-1978
Ohio Department of Liquor Enforcement School, Columbus, Ohio
Liquor Law and Permit Enforcement - 1973
Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy, London, Ohio,
Advanced Criminal Investigations - 1975
Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, Arizona (Business) - 1991
Board Certified Security Consultant ™ by the International Association of Professional
Security Consultants. Current certification expires January 2013.
Member of the Board of Directors, International Association of Professional Security
Consultants, term expires April 2009. Chairman of the Ethics Committee.
International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), 2006 – current.
Wicklander-Zulawski and Associates, basic and advanced courses interview and
interrogation techniques, last attended 1999.
American Management Association, Building Interpersonal Relationships - guest lecturer
Using Neuro-Linguistic eye movement to determine truthful statements - 2003
University of Arizona, Race Track Management - guest lecturer
The Government Regulation of the Pari-Mutual Wagering Industry. -1983
Food Marketing Institute, guest lecturer on various topics, including “Surviving the Move to
Executive Management”, Coupon Fraud, and Building Executive Relationships - 1990 –1992.
Food Marketing Institute’s Loss Prevention Advisory Committee, 1990 –1992.
American Society of Industrial Security, International (ASIS), Past Member
Publications and Media
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Shoplifting - "Thief Takers" Stealing your Profits - 2007
Retailers – Protect Your Assets
So – The Bank Says Your Deposit Is Missing - 2005
Making Safer Bank Deposits - 2005
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Contributing author - Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention: an Encyclopedic
Reference, Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, by Charles Sennewald, CPP and John
Christman, CPP.
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Bank Deposits
Ethical Dilemmas and Conflicts of Interest
Grocery Loss Prevention
Product Tampering and Contamination
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Access Control & Security Systems magazine's Stephanie Silk interviewed
Curtis Baillie for comment on “Google's Street View" service. - 2007
Curtis Baillie wrote an article for the publication New Age Retailer, titled “Secure
Your Holiday Profits - Don't get taken during the giving season.” - 2007
Curtis was recently interviewed by Roy Bill of the Wichita Business Journal for an article on
how to choose security products and services for the small business owner. - 2008
This Professional Vitae is presented as documentation of my background and
experience, and a review does not constitute an agreement of services.
Contact Information
Curtis Baillie
Security Consulting Strategies, LLC
1512 West Chester Pike #178
West Chester, PA 19382
Telephone . . . . 484-368-1040
Fax . . . . . . . . . .610-732-4191
www.SecurityConsultingStrategies.com
Curt@SecurityConsultingStrategies.com
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