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Eric Kohlmeier

Wilkesboro,NC

Summary

Detailed Loss Prevention professional offering proven history implementing programs to mitigate corporate theft, loss and waste. Driven and dedicated with 16+ years of supervisory and development expertise. Employed investigative and communicative skills to acquire information and evidence. Developed key strategic alliances to support business objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Protection Investigator

Walmart
08.2021 - Current
  • Initiate and lead asset protection theft investigations following AP09 guidelines, conducting deterrences and detentions when appropriate.
  • Identify, report and resolve safety issues, inventory shortages, cash handling concerns and theft.
  • View store CCTV and exception reporting systems to monitor activity and detect theft.
  • Monitor adherence to MPP plan, suggest exceptions to MPP plan as necessary.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement agencies

Asset Protection Customer Host

Walmart
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Monitored and encouraged customer adherence to Covid 19 policy
  • Checked customer receipts to deter theft
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness store vestibules during inclement weather
  • Greeted customers, provide customer service
  • Reported suspicious activity to Asset Protection Associate and or Asset Protection Operations Coach

Entrepreneur

Pride & Joy Poodles
03.2008 - 07.2020
  • Operated and managed small, home based niche market kennel
  • Corresponded with customers via email, text and phone
  • Maintained company website, social media account, and advertising
  • Arranged and expedited shipping based on customer needs and preferences

Senior Press Operator

Interflex Group
09.2001 - 01.2017
  • Efficiently operated 10 color PCMC continuous impression flexographic printing press
  • Supervised and trained Press Helpers and Unwind Operators in proper SOPs of press operation and maintenance
  • Supervised and trained new Press Operators and Helped Junior Press operators troubleshoot production problems
  • Member of Safety Committee for 12 years

Assistant Loss Prevention Manager

Super Kmart
04.2001 - 04.2003
  • Used CCTV equipment to monitor for theft by employees, vendors and customers and made
    detentions as necessary.
  • Performed daily refrigeration checks.
  • Performed weekly vendor audits and departmental audits.
  • Conducted weekly safety awareness meetings with store associates.
  • Made and adjusted Loss Prevention Department work schedule on biweekly basis.
  • Trained Loss Prevention Associates
  • Tracked and documented Loss Prevention Associate’s progression of training

Education

Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Business Administration

Lee's McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration - MIS

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
05.2020

Diploma - Accounting And Finance

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
05.2020

Skills

  • Self-motivated with tireless work ethic
  • Willing to lead by example
  • Ability to work and make decisions under pressure
  • Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
  • Excellent Communication
  • Training and Development

Military Service

  • United States Army National Guard
  • Served from May 1992 - May 2000
  • Honorably Discharged
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Presidential Unit Citation

Timeline

Asset Protection Investigator

Walmart
08.2021 - Current

Asset Protection Customer Host

Walmart
08.2020 - 07.2021

Entrepreneur

Pride & Joy Poodles
03.2008 - 07.2020

Senior Press Operator

Interflex Group
09.2001 - 01.2017

Assistant Loss Prevention Manager

Super Kmart
04.2001 - 04.2003

Bachelor Of Arts And Science - Business Administration

Lee's McRae College

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration - MIS

Wilkes Community College

Diploma - Accounting And Finance

Wilkes Community College
Eric Kohlmeier