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Amanda Thomas

Austin,TX

Summary

Adaptable and driven with a proven track record in shrink reduction, achieving an over 75% reduction in one inventory cycle. Passionate and skilled in training and development, I empowered associates to enhance safety and shrink initiatives across multiple locations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Asset Protection Operations Coach

Walmart
04.2023 - Current
  • Introduced shrink mitigation and safety initiatives within the store, which were subsequently adopted across the market as well as shared with other regions and BUs.
  • Reduced shrink percentage in-store from a -2.36% to a -1.58% in 1 year period.
  • Committed myself to training and empowering associates to actively engage in shrink mitigation and safety initiatives within the store.
  • Supported Market AP Operations when APOL was unavailable, and assisted with leading inventory day execution for multiple stores throughout time.

Asset Protection Team Lead

Walmart
05.2022 - 04.2023

• Efficiently learned and executed job functions with limited prior exposure, ensuring delivery of results and contributed to overall team success.

• Supported other stores in the market with teaching and training for new to role AP Team Leads.

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart
12.2021 - 05.2022


  • Recovered over $19,000 in merchandise across 61 total theft events, demonstrating high adaptability in a high shrink store environment.
  • Assisted total AP Team with uncovering 22 internal cases for FY 2023 valuing at over $18,000.
  • Supported other store within the market with training for new to role Asset Protection Associates, demonstrating leadership capabilities and proficiency over role responsibilities within just 5 months.

Front End Team Lead

Walmart
12.2020 - 12.2021


  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Primarily focused on managing cash operations within the accounting office and ensuring accurate inventory control for Department 82.

Front End Associate

Walmart
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Operated as a Cashier, Customer Service Associate, and Money Center Associate.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Completed financial services for customers, paying attention to KYC prompts and potential fraudulent activity.
  • Operated as a CSM in a secondary capacity to cover call-ins, lunches, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12-2026

Skills

  • Training and Development
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Interviewing Techniques (Wicklander-Zulawaski)
  • Adaptability
  • Inventory Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

Wicklander-Zulawaski & Associates - Level 1 Investigative Interview Techniques

Harvard ManageMentor - Crisis Management

Harvard ManageMentor - Digital Intelligence


Timeline

Asset Protection Operations Coach

Walmart
04.2023 - Current

Asset Protection Team Lead

Walmart
05.2022 - 04.2023

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart
12.2021 - 05.2022

Front End Team Lead

Walmart
12.2020 - 12.2021

Front End Associate

Walmart
04.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Texas At Austin