Bobby Williamson
Montgomery
Summary
Experienced Asset Protection Professional with a proven track record in various leadership roles, including DC Asset Protection Manager, Senior Asset Protection Supervisor, Multi-store Asset Protection and Safety Manager, Single Store Asset Protection Manager, Asset Protection Specialist (APS), and State of Colorado Intel Investigator (CID Officer). With over 29 years of dedicated service at The Home Depot, Lowe's, and the State of Colorado, I have gained extensive expertise in both public and private investigations. Collaborating with numerous state, local, and county agencies, successful case development for the prosecution of criminal activities has been achieved. Unwavering commitment to reducing shrinkage and increasing profits has consistently delivered tangible results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DC Supply Chain Asset Protection Manager
The Home Depot Inc
04.2022 - Current
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Focus on four pillars: safety, theft & fraud, accuracy, and physical security.
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
- Reviewed and updated Supply Chain policies and procedures.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Initiated investigations and resolution of safety, regulatory compliance, and theft-related issues.
- Implements strategic asset protection plans in partnership with building leadership and provides support to the leadership team.
- Identified areas for improvement and recommended resolutions as it relates to the overall safety, shrink, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Manages a team of supervisors and auditors through hands-on leadership.
- Leads regulatory investigations such as, OSHA, EPA, state and federal agencies.
- Implementing solutions to improve the safety and shrink of assigned buildings.
- Multi building responsibilities.
Senior Asset Protection Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Built professional relationships with the ORC team, local law enforcement, and other related organizations.
- The Sr.. The AP Supervisor is primarily responsible for the execution of the company’s external theft/fraud strategy and supporting the MAPM.
- Responsible for teaching, coaching, training, and directing hourly APSs (18) in the district.
- Apprehending external shoplifting subjects by company policies. Supporting the external theft mitigation strategy across multiple store locations within the assigned district 12 stores.
- Responsible for internal case leads and development to be completed by MAPM.
Asset Protection Specialist
The Home Depot Inc
08.2006 - 04.2021
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Reviewed CCTV and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft, and fraud.
- Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement, and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
- Wrote reports for internal and external theft for prosecution.
- Utilized security systems and CCTV to monitor store activities and detect possible security incidents.
- Built professional relationships with local law enforcement and other related organizations.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies and programs to minimize shrinkage.
Asset Protection Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Develop and investigate ORC cases and communicate with ORC market investigators.
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
- Championing initiatives and establishing processes and controls that improve safety/hazmat, shrink, and security outcomes.
- Monitors and solves criminal activities, coaches and trains associates, and oversees inventory levels to help with shrinkage and shortages.
- Schedule all hourly APA's assigned to district and oversee program, oversee and approve casework.
- Inventory preparation and physical inventory duties for district
Asset Protection Manager
The Home Depot Inc
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Identify and investigate matters of internal dishonesty and external theft.
- Teaching, coaching, and training associates to ensure the effective execution of the AP core initiatives.
- Multi-task across districts to gain partnerships of the leadership teams and store associates to achieve goals.
- Executing core programs and strategies to theft and fraud mitigation, operational excellence, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Conduct theft investigations and build ORC cases in partnership with ORC teams.
- Conducted in-depth investigations into suspected cases of theft and prepare for interview.
- Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations.
- Worked closely with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
Intel Corrections Officer
The State Of Colorado
12.1996 - 08.2006
- Investigate Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, use of force allegations, staff and offender relationships, and other allegations of significant employee misconduct.
- Analyze complaints, determine authenticity, and validate for presence of essential elements that constitute a crime under Colorado Statutes
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Interview suspects, victims, witnesses, and confidential sources; Independently investigate crimes in a prison facility
- Review findings and prepare investigative reports and legal documentation for presentation to appointing authorities and appropriate prosecuting agencies.
- Conduct surveillance and supervise and/or participate in undercover operations and assist other agencies in CDOC-related cases and intelligence gathering.
- Conduct investigations of offender and employee misconduct to include violations of state statutes, federal laws, and/or violations of administrative regulations.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and the public to maintain security within the facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Education
Associate of Science -
North Harris CC/ Lone Star
Colorado DOC Academy / POST Cert
State of Colorado DOC Academy
01.1997
Law Enforcement Academy
University of Houston / Lone Star
11.1996
Skills
- Case documentation Internal/External
- Law enforcement teamwork
- Asset Protection Policies
- Investigation Support
- Strategic action planning
- Skilled in conducting fraud investigations
- Critical Thinking
- Incident management
- Store Knowledge & Operations
- Supply chain expertise
- Security systems management
- Internal audits
- Case report writing
- Security management
Certification
The Loss Prevention Foundation-LPQ
The Loss Prevention Foundation-LPF
Wicklander-Zulawski-Interview & Interrogation
Timeline
DC Supply Chain Asset Protection Manager
The Home Depot Inc
04.2022 - Current
Senior Asset Protection Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
04.2021 - 04.2022
Asset Protection Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2020 - 08.2020
Asset Protection Manager
The Home Depot Inc
02.2016 - 12.2016
Asset Protection Specialist
The Home Depot Inc
08.2006 - 04.2021
Intel Corrections Officer
The State Of Colorado
12.1996 - 08.2006
Colorado DOC Academy / POST Cert
State of Colorado DOC Academy
Law Enforcement Academy
University of Houston / Lone Star
Associate of Science -
North Harris CC/ Lone Star
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