Abraham Vela
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Developed strong skills in team leadership and process improvement within dynamic operational environment. Proven ability to analyze workflows, implement training programs, and enhance overall efficiency. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills to add value and drive success in different capacity.
Skills
- Project implementation
- Training material development
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Operational excellence
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Body language awareness
- Microsoft office
- Regulatory compliance
- Interviewing and interrogation techniques
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Return Supervisor
Ben E. Keith Foods
02.2025 - Current
- Managed a team to ensure a timely unload of trucks coming back from their delivery routes.
- Assisted with identifying opportunities to ensure customers received credit when product was returned.
- Ensured merchandise returned was in good condition to be restocked or disposed when needed.
- Ensured all employees were following proper safety guidelines when operating pallet riders and stand-up forklifts as well as identified unsafe operation of equipment by understanding and knowing how to properly operate the equipment being used.
- Reduced loss to the company by ensuring proper counts were accepted when merchandise was damaged or returned.
Asset Protection Operations Coach
Walmart
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of all incidents involving theft or loss, using this information to inform future decision-making around risk mitigation strategies.
- Partnered with local law enforcement agencies to share information about potential threats or suspicious activity in the area.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspected cases of internal theft, resulting in the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Monitored compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to asset protection, addressing any areas of non-compliance promptly and decisively.
- Conducted internal investigations, interviewing staff members suspected of theft or misconduct to determine appropriate actions.
Food Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Trained new staff members on proper food handling procedures, safety protocols, and company policies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and maintaining appropriate stock levels for efficient operations.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Online Grocery Pickup Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Provided weekly work schedules to 40 associates to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Trained and guided associates to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Asset Protection Assistant Manager
Walmart
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Increased overall store profitability by identifying trends in theft and fraud, leading to targeted prevention measures.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while still delivering robust loss prevention programs that yielded measurable results.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage year over year by conducting thorough audits and implementing effective loss prevention strategies.
- Developed strong partnerships with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate information sharing and joint efforts against organized retail crime groups.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
- Monitored and analyzed customer behavior to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Wrote reports outlining activities and results.
- Improved store safety for employees and customers through regular risk assessments and hazard identification.
- Increased awareness of potential risks among staff members through ongoing communication, fostering a culture of vigilance against theft and fraud.
- Assisted law enforcement in the apprehension of shoplifters, providing necessary evidence and documentation for successful prosecutions.
Inventory Management Specialist
Walmart
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Reduced stock discrepancies by closely monitoring inventory movement and promptly addressing any discrepancies.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing effective tracking systems and regularly conducting physical counts.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvarado High School
Alvarado, TXBartending
Texas School of Bartending
Dallas, TX 02.2025 - 02.2025
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Home Office in the development of Body Worn Cameras.
- Received "Supporter of the Year" award from The City of Waxahachie Fire Department for 3 consecutive years.
- Received "Citizen of the Year" award from The City of Waxahachie Police Department in 2024
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Wicklander-Zulawiski Interview and Interrogation Techniques
- TABC Seller Certification
- Sit Down Forklift Operator Safety
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance401k matchHealthcare benefitsLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Quote
"Our deepest fear is not that we are not adequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us."
Marianne Williamson
Timeline
Night Return Supervisor
Ben E. Keith Foods
02.2025 - Current
Bartending
Texas School of Bartending
02.2025 - 02.2025
Asset Protection Operations Coach
Walmart
10.2020 - Current
Food Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
05.2020 - 10.2020
Online Grocery Pickup Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
11.2019 - 05.2020
Asset Protection Assistant Manager
Walmart
03.2017 - 11.2019
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
06.2015 - 03.2017
Inventory Management Specialist
Walmart
02.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Alvarado High School
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