Casey Amdahl
Richland,WA
Summary
Career-oriented candidate with strong background in security work and natural leadership talents. Leverages security expertise to manage shift coverage and optimize building, personnel and asset strategies on shift-by-shift basis. Highly observant and thorough with great follow-through on identified security concerns, looking for new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporal
Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
11.2018 - Current
- As a Corporal for the Protective Force for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, charged with the training, development, and mentoring of new security officers, assisting with shift sergeant with Officer-In-Charge responsibilities.
- As a trainer, responsible for assisting the Training Lieutenant with developing, maintaining, and adapting ProForce training plan and instruction.
- As a member of ProForce, charged with maintaining safety and security of National Security assets on the Richland campus
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Responsible for dispatching, responding, and monitoring potential security threats, concerns, and incidents
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Loss Prevention Manager
Kohl's
10.2017 - 10.2018
- As the Loss Prevention Manager for Kohl's, I was responsible for the prevention of theft, the identification of theft subjects, and protecting people, property, and profit of the company
- My duties including scheduling, record review, theft deterrent applications, and apprehending theft subjects
- In this role, I was instrumental in cultivating and hosting Richland Shield, which utilized partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, other retail store's security teams to help generate statistical data used to identify theft trends and organized retail crime operations.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern related to theft or fraud within the store environment.
- Established strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, improving communication and collaborative efforts to prevent retail crime.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage through meticulous monitoring of merchandise and thorough investigations.
- Collaborated with store management to create effective action plans for addressing identified vulnerabilities.
- Oversaw inventory tracking procedures, making certain accurate record-keeping was maintained consistently across all departments.
- Spearheaded internal investigations when necessary, preserving the integrity of the organization and protecting its assets from potential harm.
Assets Protection Team Leader/ Senior Team Leader-Salesfloor
Target
01.2013 - 10.2017
- As the Assets Protection Team Leader, I was responsible for the mitigation and identification of loss to the company through theft, logistics, and damages.
- I was mandated to decrease shortage through theft prevention (via apprehension of subjects and coordination with local law enforcement) and problem solving logistical faults to salesfloor, backroom, and shipping inventories.
- Responsible for training, scheduling, and staffing of Assets Protection team.
- As the Senior Team Leader-Salesfloor I was responsible for the training, scheduling, and development of Salesfloor Team Members in performing duties essential to providing outstanding guest service, ensuring product was in stock, and maintaining brand standards for guest shopping experience
- As a Leader On Duty (keyholder), I was charged with overseeing daily operations, providing resolution to guest issues, verifying safe counts, and securing the building after operating hours.
- Served as a liaison between the assets protection team and upper management, communicating progress updates on key initiatives and responding to inquiries as needed.
- Prevented potential losses by identifying areas of vulnerability within the organization and developing targeted action plans for improvement.
- Played a key role in the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring thorough understanding of company policies and asset protection best practices.
Video Broadcast NonCommissioned Officer In Charge
NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan
09.2011 - 04.2012
- As the NATO Training Mission- Afghanistan Video Production Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, I was responsible for the development, execution, and release of video broadcast media for the Public Affairs department
- Leading a team of Airman, Soldiers, and Sailors and working with Officers from all branches across a spectrum of NATO countries, the team was responsible for more that 200 NATO missions being documented, archived, and shared through video release
- I was also responsible for maintaining the DVIDs connection to keep satellite communication viable from Afghanistan to the US.
Media Department Journalist
US Navy
08.2010 - 08.2011
- As a Media Department Journalist, I was tasked with providing a platform for command messages to be released, and communicating USS Nimitz (CVN 68) mission, tasks, and story for release to media outlets via photography, video, print, and online media.
Producer/Host/Broadcaster
AFN Tokyo (Defense Media Activity)
06.2008 - 07.2010
- As a Broadcaster and Producer for AFN Tokyo and Eagle 810 radio, I was responsible for the production and release of information throughout live radio broadcasts, as well as creating, editing, and disseminating command message spots to be played on air.
Education
BMCSC Certificate - Mass Communication
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, Maryland07.2008
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV06.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Top Secret Clearance
- TS/SCI
Commendations
Joint Service Commendation medal
Military Service
US Navy, United States, E5/Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer, 05/01/07, 08/01/12, As a Mass Communications Specialist in the US Navy, I performed a wide variety of journalist, broadcaster, and editorial duties, releasing over 1000 media impressions during my career to the public via radio, video, photography, and print. Trained at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland from August 2007 to June 2008, I honed my ability to communicate command messages for the following four years, performing duties in Japan, onboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), and Afghanistan.
Timeline
Corporal
Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
11.2018 - Current
Loss Prevention Manager
Kohl's
10.2017 - 10.2018
Assets Protection Team Leader/ Senior Team Leader-Salesfloor
Target
01.2013 - 10.2017
Video Broadcast NonCommissioned Officer In Charge
NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan
09.2011 - 04.2012
Media Department Journalist
US Navy
08.2010 - 08.2011
Producer/Host/Broadcaster
AFN Tokyo (Defense Media Activity)
06.2008 - 07.2010
BMCSC Certificate - Mass Communication
Defense Information School
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
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