Outside of Asset Protection, I have been part of music ministry with my church, Westside Church since I was 17 years old Apart from music ministry; I write, record, produce, and perform music I regularly play gigs at local venues
Adam Hinde
Flushing,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in asset protection strategies and investigative techniques. Experienced in training staff on loss prevention protocols, contributing to a safer retail environment and minimizing inventory losses.
Dynamic music director and asset protection professional with proven skills in team leadership, community engagement, and loss prevention strategies. Committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness through mentorship and talent recruitment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music and Worship
Westside Church
Flushing, MI
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules and music selections for diverse congregational needs.
- Mentored musicians and volunteers, fostering growth in musical skills and spiritual development.
- Organized outreach events that connected general and music ministry with the community.
- Oversaw the maintenance of musical instruments and sound equipment, guaranteeing optimal performance quality during services.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer musicians to build a cohesive team dedicated to excellence in worship.
- Served as liaison between Music Ministry volunteers and church leadership, ensuring clear communication lines were maintained at all times.
Asset Protection Detective
Meijer
Burton, MI
08.2022 - 03.2026
- Conducted surveillance to identify and deter theft activities within store premises.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to investigate and resolve theft incidents effectively.
- Analyzed security footage to gather evidence and support investigations.
- Trained new staff on theft prevention protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Engaged with customers to promote awareness of store policies and enhance safety measures.
- Provided regular training for staff members on asset protection best practices, raising awareness and vigilance among team members.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations within the premises, ensuring the safety of employees and customers alike during critical incidents.
- Developed strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies for improved cooperation in criminal investigations.
- Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Educated store personnel and customers to apply best practices and comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented procedures to reduce risk of shoplifting and other loss prevention related issues.
- Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
- Performed security walks around store to monitor employee and customer activities.
- Prevented significant inventory losses by identifying high-risk items and implementing targeted security measures.
- Reduced instances of theft in the workplace by implementing effective surveillance techniques.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects involved in organized retail crime.
- Maintained a visible presence on the sales floor, acting as a deterrent for would-be thieves while providing assistance to customers when necessary.
- Used data analysis tools to identify patterns of theft or fraud within the organization, resulting in targeted interventions for maximum impact.
- Greeted and welcomed customers on sales floor to maintain service levels and security.
- Identified, observed and apprehended individuals for committing theft by shoplifting.
- Addressed procedural non-compliance issues among staff members, reinforcing the importance of adherence to loss prevention policies.
General Merchandise Associate
Meijer
Burton, MI
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment processes.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Operated cash registers efficiently, ensuring smooth transaction processing and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new associates on store policies, procedures, and merchandise organization standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize product displays and promotions for increased visibility.
- Implemented best practices for merchandise handling to reduce damages and ensure quality standards.
- Monitored sales floor for cleanliness and organization, contributing to a welcoming shopping environment.
- Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
- Developed strong relationships with regular clientele which led to increased loyalty towards our general merchandise offerings.
- Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, ensuring a seamless checkout experience for customers.
- Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays.
- Maintained superior customer service levels by prioritizing customers' needs over merchandising assignments.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by monitoring high-value items and reporting suspicious behavior to supervisors.
- Assisted in training new team members on store policies and procedures, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Assisted in merchandising displays, creating visually appealing presentations that attracted customer attention and promoted sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mott Middle College
Flint, MI06-2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI06-2018
Skills
- Integrity and trustworthiness
- CCTV monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance techniques
- Internal theft investigations
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigative skills
- External theft investigations
- Surveillance
- Risk assessment
- Loss prevention training
- Asset protection strategies
- Musical direction
- Improvisational skills
- Songwriting
- Audio engineering
- Volunteer management
- Recruiting talent
Accomplishments
- I was management certified at Meijer.
- I was partnered with the Genesee County ORC (Organized Retail Crime) Task Force.
- I consistently worked with Law Enforcement to build cases on known ORC criminals. I regularly received subpoenas for court appearances.
- I have been a part of different worship music events, such as YEC (Youth Evangelism Conference.)
- I have collaborated in music and ministry with several neighboring churches.
- I have collaborated with the staff of my church as well as others to organize community outreach.
Asset Protection/Retail
Music Directing/Ministry
Affiliations
I'm affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, as well as the Genesee Baptist Association.
Interests
Timeline
Director of Music and Worship
Westside Church
02.2024 - Current
Asset Protection Detective
Meijer
08.2022 - 03.2026
General Merchandise Associate
Meijer
03.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Mott Middle College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College