Adam Backus

1. Oversee portfolio of internal theft and fraud investigations, encompassing cashier theft, burglaries, scams, inventory theft, and various forms of both internal and external fraud.

2.Record investigations and interviews while safeguarding evidence and statements consistent with company policy.

3. Partner with law enforcement to investigate matters of fraud and violence.

4. Partner with other Department Leaders to create Asset Protection policies and procedures.

5. Coach, teach, and train other Asset Protection Associates and Field Leadership Teams.

• Review and analyze store shrink performance.
• Identify associate behaviors and/or operational issues through exception-based reporting and CCTV that may cause shrink.
• Make recommendations for improvement; teach, train, and coach associates on shrink opportunities.
• Execute company initiatives for shrink mitigation.
• Identify and successfully investigate matters of internal dishonesty and organized retail crime (ORC).
• Built relationships with managers and associates.
• Interviewed & prosecuted internal theft associates
• Created a safety-first culture and consistent shrink mitigation.

• Conducts internal investigations relating to employee integrity, harassment, and workplace violence.
• Successfully managed a team of in-store Asset Protection Associates.
• Supervises daily tasks, training, and development.
• Writes and delivers performance-based evaluations.
• Oversees the management of safety, shrink, and risk-management procedures.
• Manages compliance-related processes and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Drives the execution of operational procedures to minimize damages and variances.
• Provides theft and operational assistance to deliver all organizational goals.

• Maximized sales through asset protection strategy implementation.
• Apprehended shoplifters, as required.
• Coordinated all activity with the loss prevention team and store management.
• Created a safe work environment and a positive customer experience.
• Investigated internal thefts of store products and currency.

• Conducts internal investigations relating to employee integrity, harassment, and workplace violence.
• Successfully managed the company's largest team of in-store Asset Protection Associates.
• Supervises daily tasks, training, and development
• Writes and delivers performance-based evaluations.
• Oversees the management of safety, shrink, and risk-management procedures.
• Manages compliance-related processes and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Drives the execution of operational procedures to minimize damages and variances
• Provides legal and operational assistance to deliver all organizational goals