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Holly Richardson

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Perceptive Asset Protection Manager with a track record of successful at cultivating thorough systems of leadership, surveillance and accountability with high standards of honest communication and eloquent presentation skills.

Intuitive Asset Protection Manager with experience in a leadership role. Extensive knowledge of modern surveillance and shrinking minimization systems with a desire to maintain close relationships with coworkers from every department through honest and open communication.

Asset Protection Manager with 10 years of experience in a leadership role and 14 years of experience in overseeing multi million dollar projects in the US and abroad. Extensive knowledge of modern surveillance and shrinking minimization systems with a desire to maintain close relationships with coworkers from every department through honest and open communication.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Asset Protection Manager

Nordstrom Rack
Tacoma, WA
01.2021 - Current
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
  • Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
  • Increased apprehensions by motivating and coaching direct reports for optimum productivity and performance.
  • Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
  • Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses.
  • Supervised surveillance, detection and criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.

Licensed Private Investigator

Marshall Investigative Group
Portland, OR
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked hours to pursue case leads and collect evidence, tenaciously completing case objectives with 90% success rate.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
  • Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.

Area Asset Protection Manager

JC Penney
Portland, OR
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Increased apprehensions by 100]% and apprehension dollars by 100% by hiring, training and staffing stores with Asset Protection Agents. Continuous development motivating and coaching direct reports for optimum productivity and performance.
  • Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary or theft.
  • Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.

Energy Engineer

NORESCO
Denver, CO
04.2007 - 12.2019
  • Provided subject matter expertise in lighting as internal and external technical resource lead.
  • Performed cost analysis for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to determine financial benefit for potential client.
  • Completed thorough energy assessments to analyze energy consumption and implement cost-saving efficiency measures.

District Loss Prevention Manager

Copeland Sports
Portland, OR
06.2002 - 03.2005
  • Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
  • Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
  • Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
  • Headed safety and loss prevention programs by guiding staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Energy Management

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • Assignment Schedules
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Shoplifter Detention
  • Suspicious Activity Surveillance
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Conducting Internal Investigations
  • EAS auditing proficiency
  • Interviews and interrogations
  • Asset Protection Software Proficiency

Certification

  • Certified - Wicklander & Zulawski
  • Licensed - Private Investigator -DPSST 98614

Timeline

Area Asset Protection Manager

Nordstrom Rack
01.2021 - Current

Area Asset Protection Manager

JC Penney
07.2020 - 01.2021

Licensed Private Investigator

Marshall Investigative Group
01.2020 - 08.2021

Energy Engineer

NORESCO
04.2007 - 12.2019

District Loss Prevention Manager

Copeland Sports
06.2002 - 03.2005

Associate of Science - Energy Management

Lane Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Lane Community College
Holly Richardson