Amy Bednar
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Protection Coach
Walmart
09.2014 - Current
- Worked to control the loss of inventory by protecting company assets.
- Worked to reduce shrink in the store by teaching and training company process's.
- Review end of day paperwork for the DSD and claims departments to ensure that all paperwork was correct and to ensure all receiving were received and closed.
- Worked in DSD and checked in merchandise coming in the back door by performing audits on all vendors.
- Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations.
- Maintained records of security incidents and investigations.
- Conducted surveillance, detection and criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
- Reduced the accident cost in the store by promoting a safety culture.
- Monitored store surveillance cameras to detect suspicious behavior.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
- Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
Loss Prevention
Gordmans
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Completed incident reports for internal/external theft along with safety incidents.
- Worked directly with the Loss Prevention manager to help facilitate monthly audits to all of the Illinois stores.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Evaluated exhibited behavior and age of suspected perpetrators to calculate appropriate response to suspected theft attempts, erring on side of caution to mitigate liability risk.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
- Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
- Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
- Developed and implemented procedures to reduce risk of shoplifting and other loss prevention related issues.
Kmart
Kmart, Sears Holding
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Observed video surveillance systems for prompt emergency response.
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
- Interviewed suspects, customers and witnesses to obtain helpful information and statements.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions, and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
- Evaluated exhibited behavior and age of suspected perpetrators to calculate appropriate response to suspected theft attempts, erring on side of caution to mitigate liability risk.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
- Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.
- Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
- Developed and implemented procedures to reduce risk of shoplifting and other loss prevention related issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Lincoln College
Lincoln, IL05.1994
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Township High School
Pontiac, IL06.1992
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Accident Response
- Safety Procedures
- Theft Investigation
- Internal Fraud
- Interrogation Techniques
- Emergency Situations
- Administrative Duties
- Asset Protection Strategies
- Internal Investigations
- Training Methods
- Store Operations
- Interrogating Suspects
- Shrink Reduction
Certification
- Wicklander Certified
Timeline
Asset Protection Coach
Walmart
09.2014 - Current
Loss Prevention
Gordmans
12.2012 - 09.2014
Kmart
Kmart, Sears Holding
11.2011 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Music
Lincoln College
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Township High School