Chris Malone
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Asset Protection Specialist with extensive experience at Home Depot, excelling in investigation techniques and surveillance systems. Proven track record of reducing inventory shrinkage through strategic loss prevention initiatives and fostering teamwork. Skilled in report writing and maintaining excellent communication with law enforcement, enhancing security and asset recovery efforts. Three years Law Enforcement experience along with my twenty four years of Loss Prevention experience
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Specialist
Home Depot
09.2021 - Current
- Partnered with local law enforcement agencies to address external theft and promote a secure shopping environment for customers.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage through strategic planning and diligent monitoring of high-risk areas.
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
- Conducted thorough investigations into suspected cases of internal theft, leading to the resolution of multiple incidents.
- Assisted in the recovery of stolen merchandise by coordinating efforts with other retail stores in the area, strengthening partnerships within the community.
- Developed strong working relationships with store employees, fostering a culture of accountability in protecting company assets.
- Reviewed CCTV and audited EAS and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft and fraud.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify trends in theft activity, enabling proactive measures to be taken against potential threats.
- Maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with customers, employees, and law enforcement officials during investigations or incidents.
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Kohls Department Store
01.2011 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity.
- Improved employee awareness of loss prevention techniques through comprehensive training programs.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies to improve communication and cooperation in resolving incidents.
- Reduced shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies and conducting thorough investigations.
- Increased profitability by minimizing losses due to shoplifting, employee theft, and other sources of shrinkage.
- Investigated incidents of theft or fraud thoroughly, collecting evidence and preparing case summaries for legal proceedings.
- Collaborated with store management to identify high-risk areas and implement targeted loss prevention measures.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
05-1994
Skills
- Investigation techniques
- Surveillance systems
- Asset recovery
- Security training
- CCTV monitoring
- Loss prevention experience
- Surveillance techniques
- Inventory control
- Report writing
- Loss prevention strategies
- Report writing skills
- CCTV tracking
- Shoplifter apprehension
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
Timeline
Asset Protection Specialist - Home Depot
09.2021 - Current
Loss Prevention Supervisor - Kohls Department Store
01.2011 - 09.2021
Gallatin Senior High - High School Diploma,
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