CERTIFICATION
The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) is a leader in educating and certifying retail loss prevention and asset protection professionals by providing relevant, convenient, and challenging educational resources. The LPF is dedicated to elevating the industry through its accredited LPQualified and LPCertified courses. For more information, visit losspreventionfoundation.org.
Even LP Veterans Can Learn from Certification S
ome veteran loss prevention professionals may think certification is for someone new to the industry. It is, but it’s not exclusive to the LP novice. Individuals with ten, twenty, even thirty years of experience can benefit from the wide-ranging subjects covered especially in the LPC coursework. Here are two experienced LP professionals who recently earned their certifications with their views on why they chose to get certified, and the benefits they received.
Scott Pethuyne, LPC Senior Analytics Solution Consultant Zebra Technologies LPCertified in April 2021
Scott Pethuyne
At this point in my career, I felt that LPC certification was the right choice to both formalize and reinforce my knowledge of the loss prevention industry.
Scott Pethuyne, LPC began his career in loss prevention in 2008 working for Tween Brands as a front desk loss prevention officer. He quickly found the world of exception reporting and analytics and over the next few years moved through analyst and investigator roles, including leading asset protection analytics for Ascena Retail Group and leading asset protection analytics, operations, and safety and security for DSW/Designer Brands. In April 2020, Pethuyne made the transition to Zebra Technologies to work
November–December 2021
Some veteran loss prevention professionals may think certification is for someone new to the industry. It is, but it’s not exclusive to the LP novice. Individuals with ten, twenty, even thirty years of experience can benefit from the wide-ranging subjects covered especially in the LPC coursework. on the Zebra Prescriptive Analytics solution. “At this point in my career,” said Pethuyne, “I felt that LPC certification was the right choice to both formalize and reinforce my knowledge of the loss prevention industry. I also knew that it would be a signal of my commitment and passion for loss prevention to others in the industry.” Speaking of the LPC course, Pethuyne explained, “The LPC coursework is very thorough, clearly communicated, and detailed, but it isn’t overly burdensome. It most certainly requires a commitment from the learner that makes the certification a significant accomplishment. Anyone who is currently considering obtaining their LPC shouldn’t think twice. The LPC course provides a wealth of critical knowledge and provides the opportunity to display your commitment to the industry.”
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Pethuyne had some thoughts for young LP professionals just starting out in their career. “Loss prevention professionals need to be adaptable and willing to evolve. As the world in general, and retail specifically, continues to change, LP professionals can only benefit from pursuing further education like the LPC course and looking ahead to what’s next to further their own careers as well as the interests of their employers.”
Robert Sanchez, CFE, CFI, LPC
Regional Asset Protection Manager Dollar General LPCertified in June 2021
Robert Sanchez, LPC was working a civilian job with a sheriff’s department in 1994 hoping it would Continued on page 36
