Ahileahi Ashbrook
Bridgman
Summary
Pragmatic professional with over a decade of experience in leadership roles. Background in identifying and mitigating risks, expertise in regulatory compliance, fraud detection, and security protocols. Proficient in conducting comprehensive audits and implementing compliance measures, committed to ensuring adherence to industry standards while minimizing exposure to legal and financial liabilities. Skilled in analyzing complex data sets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enforce effective compliance strategies. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth, and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOUNDER
Eileen’s Bakery LLC.
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed a comprehensive business plan for a small bakery including market analysis, financial forecasting, and strategic goals
- Secured funding and managed budget for startup costs; including equipment, ingredients, training, & licensing
- Established relationships with local suppliers to source quality ingredients and with local farmers market networks
ASSET PROTECTION TEAM LEAD
Meijer
01.2019 - Current
- Conduct complex investigations for: Theft (Vendor, Internal, External, & ORC), Policy Violations, Ethics Hotline Tips, Employee Conflicts, and Safety & Compliance incidents
- Certified AP Interviewer supporting market investigative needs
- PCI Compliance audits, Fire Safety audits, annual Safety audit, annual Pharmacy Security Audit
- FY23, I developed an AP Detective into an APTL role, ranked 2nd in Market for internal apprehensions, conducted 27 internal apprehension interviews, 2nd consecutive year for having the largest financial impact around theft, & loss mitigation for the market
- FY22 I received Market awards for: Best Shrink to LY, Best Shrink to Plan, & Highest Internal and External Apprehensions
- Largest financial impact around theft & loss mitigation in the market
- My direct reports received Market awards for being top performing Detectives for external and internal performance in & having the largest financial recovery in the market
- Conducted the stores Annual Safety Audit around the market
- FY22 I was awarded a ‘Helping Hands’ award for my support across the market & for leading a complex investigation that identified collusion among 21 team members
- FY21 the store was ranked #1 for shrink percentage in the company achieved through root cause analysis, development of SSAPs, department partnerships, ongoing training and reporting key loss categories
APASM
Walmart
01.2016 - 01.2019
- FY18 & FY19 I oversaw the AP program for two units
- Utilized data analytic software Retail Link & Secure to complete investigations
- Reviewed operational losses, developed action plans to address internal control gaps, developed SSAPs and managed the Safety program
- Audited EPA compliance with hazardous waste, ensured proper disposal and shipping
- Audited OSHA safety standards
- FY18 recovered $130,500 of $189,000 in accident charges by completing incident investigations, taking thorough interview statements from witnesses, and training the management staff how to correctly document and photograph incidents, resulting in beating Safety P&L plan by $80,000
- FY17 Safety accident rates exceeded plan at 8.52 vs
- 7.5
- As a result, I developed and implemented action plans, lead the safety team, & followed up to process and compliance training execution
- FY16, I conducted 63 internal apprehensions in my box
- Two months into the APM role I was given the opportunity to attend Wicklander-Zulawski training & became a Market Interviewer for internal incidents
Reserve DEPUTY
Berrien County Sheriff’s Department
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Served as road deputy assisting, coordinating, and delivering law enforcement activities, corrections, and support services to the public
- Coordinated community events: Shop with a Cop, car seat safety checks, bicycle safety
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2016
- FY14 & FY15 Responsible for Grocery & Fresh areas with 50+ direct reports and 6 Department Managers
- Mentored 3 Department Managers into salaried positions & recruited associates to correct historically problematic departments
- Maintained food safety compliance by ensuring the staff was well versed and current with ongoing training on food handling, preparation, and food storage
- Followed sanitation practices and monitored temperatures and complied with secondary food storage requirements
- Implemented the food donation process, sending over 200,000lbs of food for FY14 & FY15
- Partnered with store vendors increased profits across the DSD category YoY and coordinated events throughout the year with Frito, Hershey, & Pepsi partners
- Responsible for $36mil in sales while keeping departments profitable through shrink reduction initiatives like Customer Value Program and proper ordering techniques, culling, and inventory management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
Purdue Global
06.2026
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Engagement
- Strategic vision
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Ethical Judgment
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Negotiation Skills
- Risk Assessment and Anticipation
Certification
- Notary Public, 2021, 01/01/31
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor, 2019, 06/01/25
- Wicklander-Zulawski Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques, 2016
- Reserve Police Academy, 2012
- FEMA Certification IS0100.b, 2012
- Incident Command IS00100.SCa, 2012
- Incident Command for Schools, 2012
- Handle with Care Intervention, 2012
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2012
Timeline
FOUNDER
Eileen’s Bakery LLC.
01.2022 - Current
ASSET PROTECTION TEAM LEAD
Meijer
01.2019 - Current
APASM
Walmart
01.2016 - 01.2019
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2016
Reserve DEPUTY
Berrien County Sheriff’s Department
01.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
Purdue Global
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