Billy A. Russell
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Risk management professional with proven track record in compliance and regulatory adherence. Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring organizational policies comply with industry standards. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
Professional talent acquisition specialist with robust background in identifying and engaging top talent. Expertise in managing full-cycle recruitment processes and building strong candidate relationships. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to dynamic hiring needs. Skilled in strategic sourcing and candidate assessment.
Asset protection professional with solid background in safeguarding retail environments through strategic loss prevention initiatives. Known for effective collaboration with team members and adaptability to changing situations. Skilled in surveillance, investigation, and risk assessment, showcasing reliability and commitment to achieving results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk & Compliance
IKEA
04.2024 - Current
- Ensures the safety and security of the people and property per local regulations
- Completes safety, security, and compliance audits and trainings
- Maintains critical safety equipment such as alarms, radios, and security systems
- Reports and follows up on incidents that occur
- Responds to and coordinates emergency situations in work areas such as burglar alarms, fire alarms, active shooter and other emergency events
Recruiter
Trade Team Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2024
- In search of quality candidates by utilizing databases, online employment forums & social media
- Conducting interviews and sorting through applicants to best fill open positions
- Evaluating applicants qualifications and skill sets
- Following through with the applicants paperwork / processing
- Maintain a good working relationship and follow up on all applicants
Staffing Coordinator / Recruiter
Integrity Staffing Services
12.2018 - 10.2022
- In search of quality candidates by utilizing databases, online employment forums & social media
- Conducting interviews and sorting through applicants to best fill open positions
- Evaluating applicants qualifications and skill sets
- Following through with the applicants paperwork / processing
- Maintain a good working relationship and follow up on all applicants
Asset Protection Detective (Part Time)
Macy’s
07.2018 - 04.2022
- To protect the company assets by reducing the property and financial loss
- Conduct various store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, risk management and safety
- Implementing Safety on an everyday basis to ensure a safe working environment for our associates as well as customers
ATAC (Assistant Teach, Advice and Counsel) Officer
Virginia Commonwealth Challenge
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Intervene the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, education and self – discipline that is needed
- Provide the responsibility and learn to be a productive citizen in a highly structural learning environment
- We offer teenagers throughout Virginia the opportunity to participate in an alternative education program that helps them become productive contributors to America future
- It’s a military structure program that instill the correct core values for each cadet
Second Shift Boat Yard Manager
Fairlead Boatworks
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Manage Structural department and Outside Machine Shop (OMS) in every day task
- Trained and recertified personnel in Fire watch and Safety
- Coached and mentored personnel in leadership
- Monitored personnel for safety in everyday task
Project Manager II / Pier Coordinator
General Dynamics
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
- Manage relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Report and escalate to management as needed
Co-Manager
Kroger Co.
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Overall responsible for assisting in the store operations including continuous development of effective store associate to achieve desired sales and EBITDA results through both formal and informal interactions
- Provided leadership and direction to the employees in the operating division in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures
- Supervised employees to meet and exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping
- Coached employees in keeping the freshness in all the departments including grocery, meat, produce, and deli along with customer service, finance and loss prevention
- Developed and implemented employees to carry out the store values-Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Safety and Diversity
Loss Prevention Specialist
Kroger Co.
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Implement and monitor process to reduce property and financial loss
- Conduct various store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies
- Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, risk management and safety
- Coordinate with human resource and other departments to assist in company programs, investigations, training, and safety
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business Management
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Management
- Training and Development
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Lean Six Sigma
- Asset Protection
- Loss Prevention
- Wicklander-Zulawski Interview Techniques
- Compliance Monitoring
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- New Hire Onboarding
Military Service
- U.S. Navy, Veteran / Retired, 2009
- U.S. Navy, Customs / Security, 2006 / 2007
- U.S. Navy, Security Team, 1992-1994
- U.S. Navy, Watch Standing Security / Pier Century / Quarter Deck Watch, 1990-1994
Timeline
Risk & Compliance
IKEA
04.2024 - Current
Recruiter
Trade Team Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2024
Staffing Coordinator / Recruiter
Integrity Staffing Services
12.2018 - 10.2022
Asset Protection Detective (Part Time)
Macy’s
07.2018 - 04.2022
ATAC (Assistant Teach, Advice and Counsel) Officer
Virginia Commonwealth Challenge
04.2018 - 12.2018
Second Shift Boat Yard Manager
Fairlead Boatworks
09.2017 - 03.2018
Project Manager II / Pier Coordinator
General Dynamics
10.2016 - 03.2017
Co-Manager
Kroger Co.
07.2014 - 01.2016
Loss Prevention Specialist
Kroger Co.
09.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor Degree - Business Management
ECPI University
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