Calendar Read, Read, and Read Some More. Those who are always reading and staying current on industry trends acquire knowledge and information that support success. Do you really take time to read LP Magazine cover to cover each issue? Do you subscribe to the weekly LP Insider e-newsletter sent from the magazine? Network. Connect with other professionals and use them as resources. Do not try to do everything on your own. Don’t wait to network when you need to find a new job. Ask for help and be willing to give back in return. The Loss Prevention Foundation LinkedIn Group, one of the largest networking groups, can assist you in this area. Intelligence Is Overrated. You do not have to be an Ivy League graduate to reach the top of your career if you master the above points. Mastering these points can allow average people to do extraordinary things. Believe me, I know. Personal Responsibility. It has amused me how some really intelligent, gifted executives fall short of their true potentials. Invariably, when I have asked them for their thoughts on why they have fallen short, they have a list of excuses a mile long. The reality is they have failed to follow the blueprint above and failed to accept personal accountability for their own success or failures. They always want to blame something or someone for their lack of progression. Ladies and gentlemen, we are responsible ourselves for our successes and failures—no one else. If you want to reach your true potential, then make a plan. I have seen many average people accomplish some extraordinary things because they believed in themselves and made a plan, worked the plan, readjusted the plan, and reached for the stars.
Newly Certified
Following are individuals who recently earned their LPC and LPQ certifications.
Recent LPC Recipients
Deanna Bandru, LPC, Rite Aid Tim Bartkowiak, LPC, Spartan Stores Andrew Beno, LPC Brian Brewer, LPC, Sobeys Byron Burnett, LPC, Harris Teeter Supermarkets Joe Camp, LPC, Walgreens John Davis, LPC, Walgreens Ken Fiori, LPC, Office Depot Amber Gerendash, LPC, Walgreens Michelle Goodrich, LPC, Ocean State Job Lot Robert Hough, LPC, CFI, Dunham’s Sports Patricia Johnson, LPC, Office Depot Naomi Maharaj, LPC, Bell Canada Remi Maillet, LPC, Sobeys Garett Mayer, LPC, Best Buy Canada Paul McGinley, LPC, Dollar Financial Group Warren Najarian, LPC, CFI, Rush Enterprises Rich Pitts, LPC, Rite Aid Richard Reid, LPC, Ollies Bargain Outlet Michael St. Clair, LPC, Staples David Ternus, LPC, Walgreens Kevin Winters, LPC, Walmart
Recent LPQ Recipients
Anson Aflague, LPQ, Genesco Russell Brewer, LPQ, HomeGoods Russell Brockett, LPQ Sarah Cable, LPQ, Redbox Automated Retail Zuzana Crawford, LPQ, eBay Julio Cuba, LPQ, TJX Allyse Dempsey, LPQ, Publix Super Markets Paulo Drebeque, LPQ, HomeGoods John Flynn, LPQ, Publix Super Markets Ronald Gillenberg, LPQ, CFI, NEXCOM Rikki Graham, LPQ, HomeGoods Gary Grudzielanek, LPQ, Genesco Keith Landschoot, LPQ, Genesco Dennis LeTendre, LPQ Jackson Luna, LPQ, American Eagle Outfitters Jeffrey Mauricio, LPQ Curtis Mitchell, LPQ, Michaels Stores Donnell Murphy, LPQ, Home Depot Michael Parson, LPQ, Walmart Kenneth Richardson, LPQ, Lowe’s Charles Salazar, LPQ, IKEA North America Services Hunter Shaw, LPQ, Universal Orlando Resort Elijah Smalls, LPQ, Goodwill Industries of Seattle Holly Urfer, LPQ, Publix Super Markets Andrew Vantassel, LPQ LP Magazine | July - August 2013
August 4 – 7, 2013 National Food Service Security Council 34th Annual Conference M Resort Spa and Casino, Las Vegas, NV www.nfssc.com September 10 – 11, 2013 Retail Council of Canada Loss Prevention Conference Toronto (ON) Congress Centre www.retailcouncil.org September 19, 2013 New England ORC Symposium & Trade Show 7th Annual Loss Prevention Conference DCU Center, Worcester, MA www.retailersma.org September 23 – 25, 2013 Consumer Returns Hilton Dallas (TX) Lincoln Centre www.consumerreturnsusa.com September 24 – 27, 2013 ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits McCormick Place, Chicago, IL www.asisonline.org October 15 – 17, 2013 Loss Prevention Research Council 9th Annual Impact Workshop University of Florida, Gainesville www.lpresearch.org November 4 – 7, 2013 Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) 4th Annual Training Conference The Weston Buckhead, Atlanta, GA www.clearusa.org November 20 – 21, 2013 ISC East 2013 Javits Center North, New York City www.isceast.com January 12 – 15, 2014 National Retail Federation 103rd Annual Convention & Expo Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City www.bigshow14.com March 9 – 12, 2014 Food Marketing Institute 2014 Asset Protection Conference Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel, Jacksonville, FL www.fmi.org
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