About StephenAs an expert in the field of Safety and Security and with over 31 years of experience with Walmart Stores, Inc., Stephen Melia has had the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external customers, business professionals, law firms and security providers as well as a variety of colleagues in the industry. He has led positive change within the safety and security field by directing and guiding teams to achieve initiatives that further benefit the productivity and reputation of the business. He has specific knowledge in the areas of policy and procedure that relate to security, safety, investigations and security event planning. Mr. Melia has experience in providing expert witness testimony on cases involving premise liability, slip and fall accidents, and false arrest allegations as well as basic policy and procedures that are considered standard in the retail security and safety industry.
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Stephen grew up in Houston, Texas as a 3rd generation Italian American who understands the importance of faith and family. As a young boy, he learned the value of a strong work ethic by watching his mother and father grow the family business with a high level of honor, service and integrity. Stephen lived across the street from his maternal grandparents who exemplified a moral standard and commitment to family. As a young man, he worked with his dad and uncle at the family moving and storage business which was founded by his grandfather.
After Stephen graduated from high school in Magnolia, Texas he moved to Huntsville, Texas where he attended Sam Houston State University. He worked at Pizza Hut and Walmart to help pay for college. He started working full time at Walmart and quickly advanced to the Assistant Store Manager position in The Woodlands, Texas. In 1987, Stephen found a passion in the area of retail safety and security and was promoted from an assistant store manager to a District Loss Prevention Supervisor. He relocated to Beaumont, Texas to support loss prevention initiatives for 10 Walmart Stores. In 1995, He was promoted to a Regional Director of Loss Prevention and moved to the corporate office in Bentonville, Arkansas where he supported over 100 stores. Stephen says, “Working for the world’s largest corporation has afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with many talented individuals. The skills and abilities as well as the practical decisions that have been made in a fast paced environment have helped shape the experience that I carry with me today.”
Mr. Melia has held the following positions over the course of his career in the safety and security industry:
In addition to Stephen’s litigation support in the field of retail safety and security, he is a devoted husband, father and proud grandfather.
After Stephen graduated from high school in Magnolia, Texas he moved to Huntsville, Texas where he attended Sam Houston State University. He worked at Pizza Hut and Walmart to help pay for college. He started working full time at Walmart and quickly advanced to the Assistant Store Manager position in The Woodlands, Texas. In 1987, Stephen found a passion in the area of retail safety and security and was promoted from an assistant store manager to a District Loss Prevention Supervisor. He relocated to Beaumont, Texas to support loss prevention initiatives for 10 Walmart Stores. In 1995, He was promoted to a Regional Director of Loss Prevention and moved to the corporate office in Bentonville, Arkansas where he supported over 100 stores. Stephen says, “Working for the world’s largest corporation has afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with many talented individuals. The skills and abilities as well as the practical decisions that have been made in a fast paced environment have helped shape the experience that I carry with me today.”
Mr. Melia has held the following positions over the course of his career in the safety and security industry:
- S. Melia Consulting, LLC - President and Expert Witness
- Gateway Church - Director of Safety Services
- Sam’s Club - Senior Director Asset Protection, Safety and Compliance
- Walmart - Regional Director of Asset Protection, Safety and Compliance
- Walmart - Director of Security and Alarm Service
- Walmart - Regional Loss Prevention Director
- Walmart - District Loss Prevention Supervisor
In addition to Stephen’s litigation support in the field of retail safety and security, he is a devoted husband, father and proud grandfather.
Professional Development
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Private Security Certification Level III & Level IV, Security Consultant and Private Investigator
American Heart Association Basic Life Safety and First Aid Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certification
Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Techniques
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dale Carnegie, Walton Institute of Retailing I and II, Advanced Leadership, Management Development Seminar, Leadership Foundation, Lead First, Situational Leadership.
AFFILIATIONS
International Association of Private Security Consultants, (IAPSC)
ASSIST, Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas
Texas Private Security Certification Level III & Level IV, Security Consultant and Private Investigator
American Heart Association Basic Life Safety and First Aid Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certification
Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Techniques
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dale Carnegie, Walton Institute of Retailing I and II, Advanced Leadership, Management Development Seminar, Leadership Foundation, Lead First, Situational Leadership.
AFFILIATIONS
International Association of Private Security Consultants, (IAPSC)
ASSIST, Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas