Alyssa Berry
Albany,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented criminology new graduate adept at collecting and processing intelligence information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Safety Officer
Reed College
08.2022 - Current
- Received and prioritized emergency and non-emergency calls from college community.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Asset Protection Agent
Nordstrom
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted external and internal investigations utilizing available information to track, mitigate and resolve theft
- Monitored, conducted surveillance and educated store employees on indicators of Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activity, grab & runs and high impact theft
- Prepared and submitted prompt and complete reports relative to all theft incidents, merchandise recoveries, accident investigations, audits, and other illegal activities
- Monitored and interpreted key performance indicators (KPIs) and exception-based reporting to help reduce loss, proactively identify trends, and root cause in high shrink locations
- Responded to customers and diffused escalated situations to maintain security and top customer service delivery.
- Prevented company asset loss through surveillance, employee package checks, trash checks and enforcement of civil and criminal laws pertaining to retail security.
- Maintained safe environment for customers and store employees by monitoring and correcting safety concerns and guiding customer traffic.
Asset Protection Specialist
Fred Meyer
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted plainclothes surveillance to detect internal and external loss within store environment
- Conducted internal and external investigations and report findings to appropriate stakeholders; apprehend individuals involved in illegal acts
- Complied with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures, when carrying out responsibilities
- Reviewed CCTV and audited EAS and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft and fraud.
- Reported hazardous or unsafe conditions to management to reduce risk of injury.
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
Target Security Specialist
Target
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Monitored cameras for suspicious activity and behaviors
- Conducted receipt checks on exposed merchandise
- Tracked shortages and shortage trends
- Checked merchandise protection for damage.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
Soldier
U.S. Army
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance
- Lead as student private advocate for sexual assault and harassment
- Served as liaison between soldiers and senior enlisted personnel
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2022
Skills
- Investigation Leadership
- Court Appearances
- Work Coordination
- Emergency and Non-Emergency Response Coordination
- Information Verification
- Asset Protection
- Report Preparation
- Maintaining Records
- Intelligence Gathering
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Community Safety Officer
Reed College
08.2022 - Current
Asset Protection Agent
Nordstrom
08.2021 - 04.2022
Asset Protection Specialist
Fred Meyer
07.2020 - 05.2021
Target Security Specialist
Target
02.2020 - 05.2020
Soldier
U.S. Army
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Portland State University
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