David Martinez
Lake Station,IN
Summary
Proficient Asset Protection professional with 9+ years of experience in investigations, shrink reduction, operational compliance, and team development. Skilled in multi-site asset protection, crisis management, and audit execution. Collaborates with operations leadership to enhance safety, minimize loss, and achieve business objectives.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Manager
Meijer
Merrillville, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
- Lead asset protection initiatives to maintain a safe and secure environment for team members, vendors, and customers.
- Collaborated with store leadership to investigate theft, fraud, and operational risks, enhancing store security.
- Conduct internal and external investigations while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Train and coach team members on asset protection procedures and safety standards.
- Supported crisis response and managed security incidents, ensuring swift resolution and safety.
- Collected and documented evidence during investigations and testified in court.
- Partnered with leadership to identify shortage trends and implemented preventative strategies, reducing potential losses.
District Loss Prevention Manager
YM INC.
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversight across Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Kentucky, and Kansas.
- Managed asset protection programs across multiple states and retail locations.
- Conducted operational audits to identify fraud, theft, and compliance opportunities.
- Trained store managers and associates on loss prevention best practices.
- Partnered with operations leadership to reduce shrink and improve profitability.
- Implemented company standards for safety, investigations, and operational compliance.
Asset Protection Manager
Target
Valparaiso, Indiana
09.2018 - 03.2024
- Directed investigations involving theft, fraud, and workplace safety incidents.
- Supported leadership during crisis situations and security incidents.
- Conducted interviews, gathered evidence, and testified in criminal proceedings.
- Led asset protection training for team members and leadership.
- Developed shortage reduction strategies through trend analysis and operational partnerships.
Asset Protection Manager
Cabela's
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2013 - 02.2018
- Conducted investigations involving theft and fraud.
- Identified safety and theft trends to implement preventative solutions.
- Trained employees on company policies and asset protection procedures.
- Supervised and coached associates to improve operational performance.
Education
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE 02.2019 - 01.2020
Skills
- Asset Protection & Loss Prevention
- Internal & External Investigations
- Fraud detection
- Shrink Reduction Strategies
- Operational Audits
- Crisis management
- Safety compliance
- CCTV Surveillance
- Multi-Store Leadership
- Team Development & Coaching
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Hazardous Materials Compliance
- Core Competencies
Timeline
Asset Protection Manager
Meijer
01.2025 - Current
District Loss Prevention Manager
YM INC.
03.2024 - 12.2024
Bellevue University
02.2019 - 01.2020
Asset Protection Manager
Target
09.2018 - 03.2024
Asset Protection Manager
Cabela's
09.2013 - 02.2018