Timothy Ruggiero Email Address

Director of Loss Prevention

As the trusted partner and manager of more than 720 campus bookstores nationwide, Barnes & Noble College works with its college and university partners to deliver an unmatched retail and digital learning experience for students, faculty, administrators and alumni. Deeply committed to building relationships with and understanding the needs of more than 5 million students and faculty, Barnes & Noble College conducts ongoing local and national research that allows it to tailor the campus bookstore experience to each school's unique brand, culture and academic mission. From its locally empowered store management philosophy and customer-first culture, to its innovative drive and singular focus on campus retail, Barnes & Noble College is much more than a vendor, but a trusted campus partner.

Dedicated Loss Prevention professional with over 25 years experience driving operational excellence. I have significant experience in conducting investigations and interviewing, analyzing exception reporting to detect internal theft and fraud issues and training management and staff on loss prevention policies and procedures. Core Competencies: Interview & Investigation, compliance auditing, case management, physical security.Specialized Training: W/Z Interview & Interrogation Techniques (Basic) February 1995 W/Z Interview & Interrogation Techniques (Basic) August 2000 W/Z Interview & Interrogation Techniques (Advanced) August 2001 W/Z Telephone Interviewing Techniques February 2003 W/Z Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI Legacy) January 2009