Dorothy Galdis
SpartanNash/C&S Wholesalers
Norton Shores,MI
25
years of professional experience
Experienced Asset Protection/ Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professional with 15 years in retail leadership, advancing safety performance through audits, hazard recognition, store shrink, theft, and incident investigations. Supported safety/asset protection initiatives across 89 retail locations and fuel centers, enhancing compliance, shrink, and safety culture through coaching and accountability. Developed effective safety programs and ensured regulatory compliance, contributing to reduced risk and improved operational outcomes.
Work History
REGIONAL RETAIL ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST
8 Years 7 Months- Led safety execution across 89 stores and fuel centers, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
- Conducted audits and safety walkthroughs, implementing corrective actions to enhance safety standards
- Coached leaders and associates on compliance and safe work practices, fostering a culture of safety
- Coached leaders and associates on compliance and safe work practices in various store locations.
- Monitored store activity to deter theft, fraud, and internal loss.
- Reduced the Retail Recordable Incident Rate from 4.1 to 1.2 over 5 years.
- Recommended process improvements to strengthen shrink reduction and cash control.
- Developed strong working relationships with store employees, fostering a culture of accountability in protecting company assets.
- Partnered with local law enforcement agencies to address external theft and promote a secure shopping environment for customers.
ASSISTANT MANAGER / SAFETY CAPTAIN
11 Years- Led safety walks, identifying hazards and coordinating follow-up corrections
- Reviewed P&L performance and assisted with labor planning and scheduling to enhance operational efficiency
- Enhanced shrink performance and supported cost control efforts through adherence to compliance processes
HEAD CASHIER
2 Years- Ensured safe front-end operations and streamlined customer flow
- Minimized slip/trip hazards by maintaining rigorous housekeeping standards
- Supervised front-end cashiers, ensuring accurate register operations and smooth customer checkout flow.
- Trained associates on POS procedures, returns processing, and cash-handling standards.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly while maintaining service quality and policy compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health & Safety
Associate of Science - Environmental Health & Safety
Skills
OSHA / MIOSHA Compliance
Incident Investigations
Accident investigation
Audit procedures
Multi-Site Safety Leadership
Incident reporting systems
Safety Training Programs
Microsoft Word / PowerPoint
Leadership Coaching
Accident investigations
Emergency Response Communication
Safety Compliance Audits
Wicklander-Zulawski Trained
Personal Information
Title: EHS Specialist | Multi-Site Safety Leader
Timeline
REGIONAL RETAIL ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST
SpartanNash/C&S Wholesalers
04.2018 - CurrentRead More
ASSISTANT MANAGER / SAFETY CAPTAIN
Walmart
01.2007 - 01.2018Read More
HEAD CASHIER
Home Depot
01.2002 - 01.2004Read More
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science from Environmental Health & Safety
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Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Health & Safety
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