Stephen Taylor

Background

About Stephen Taylor

Loss prevention/Fraud investigative professional offering over 13 years’ experience in handling diverse investigative and loss prevention profiles for premium organisations & multi site businessesProven record of successfully accomplishing various industry-specific courses, including Wicklander & Zulawski - Non-confrontational interview techniques & Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN).Highly effective in conducting non-confrontational investigative interviews. Expert in all areas of data mining using all available tools to detect losses to the business. Extensive experience building/presenting internal & external cases to support both civil & criminal investigations.Proficient in conducting compliance audits, data analysis & developing related strategies to enhance performances and reduce losses and criminal activity. Experienced in employment/criminal law. CORE COMPETENCIESData Mining/Case Building Interviewing/interrogation techniques Conducting criminal investigations Retention/preservation of Evidence Training/Development Operational & Compliance audits Interfacing with Field/Corporate Business Partners Diagnosing Root Cause Deficiencies Security Equipment Commercial & financial acumen Building/Implementing Loss Prevention Initiatives Stock take / Shrinkage Reduction Programmes KEY SKILLS- Data mining, Criminal Investigations – Expert in data mining/case building. Extremely effective in investigating both internal theft & external theft & breaches of company policy. Skilled in coordinating with external bodies/law enforcement teams- Auditing/Compliance monitoring – Experienced in conducting compliance audits and conducting follow-up reviews to verify whether suggested corrective actions have been implemented- Interpersonal/Communication Skills – Effective communicator. Utilising top negotiating skills while interfacing & developing cordial relations with internal/external clients in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.