Bob Sargent
McMinnville
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Employment Law Professionals Northwest
03.2023 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Editor in Chief
Sinister Smile Press, LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Manage publishing team including creative director, editorial team, narrator, and marketing
- Collaborated with writers, designers, other editors, narrators, and printers, to deliver content of highest quality.
- Increased readership through strategic content planning and audience engagement techniques.
- Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
Director of Asset Protection
Kroger
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Successfully led the Asset Protection (AP) Department in the Kroger jewelry division including 315 stores operating in thirty states under two different banners, as well as a Jewelry Distribution Center
- Partnered with Operations team to create standardized policies and procedures for the entire division
- Partnered with Human Resources department on a daily basis
- Identified vulnerable areas in the business model and aggressively drove process and policy changes, physical security applications, technology changes, and better reporting to minimize shrink and risk
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
District Loss Prevention Manager
Kroger
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies and training store personnel.
District Grocery/GM Coordinator
Kroger
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Oversaw center store operations in twenty-four stores
Special Projects Manager
Kroger
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Piloted and tested shrink solutions in partnership with Kroger Operations, which eventually rolled out to all Kroger divisions
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Oversaw all operations of $1.3M weekly sales revenue store
Expense Manager
Kroger
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Oversaw all expense lines for stores in the Fry's division
- Managed all contracted vendors, such as floor care, vending machines, waste management, and pressure washing
Data Mining Analyst
Kroger
02.2002 - 01.2004
- Identified hundreds of internal integrity cases through data mining analysis of all front-end transactions
- Partnered with loss prevention team to bring cases to a successful conclusion
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business management
University of Phoenix
02.2018
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Proficient in Technology
- Strong Operations Foundation
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Operational Standards Development
- Advanced Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Skilled in Process Implementation
- Effective Organization Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Oversight
- Professional Document Drafting
- Structured Writing Skills
Timeline
Paralegal
Employment Law Professionals Northwest
03.2023 - Current
Editor in Chief
Sinister Smile Press, LLC
04.2019 - Current
Director of Asset Protection
Kroger
01.2015 - 04.2019
District Loss Prevention Manager
Kroger
02.2011 - 01.2015
District Grocery/GM Coordinator
Kroger
03.2010 - 02.2011
Special Projects Manager
Kroger
05.2008 - 03.2010
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
03.2006 - 05.2008
Expense Manager
Kroger
01.2004 - 03.2006
Data Mining Analyst
Kroger
02.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business management
University of Phoenix
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