Valeska Weems
Rotan,TX
Summary
Skilled Asset Protection Associate familiar with patrolling premises, checking bags and acting as visible deterrent to criminal activity. Organized and well-trained with strong defensive skills and problem-solving abilities. Offering 3 years of experience in security. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
Snyder, Texas
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Introduced and implanted viable loss control strategies by maintaining strong partnerships and trust with customers.
- Checked CCTV for evidence of shoplifting.
- Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
Snyder, TX
12.2014 - 03.2018
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
Snyder, TX
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Manager
Country Store
Rotan, TX
04.2003 - 10.2004
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05.2008
GED -
Roby High School
Roby, TX08.1993
Skills
- Loss prevention experience
- Report writing skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
04.2018 - 11.2021
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
12.2014 - 03.2018
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
01.2010 - 01.2014
Manager
Country Store
04.2003 - 10.2004
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Western Texas College
GED -
Roby High School