Gabriel Mendez
Stapleton Police Department
Evans
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Results-oriented Asset Protection Executive specializing in strategic shrinkage reduction and team development. Demonstrated success in leading complex investigations and enhancing operational standards through collaboration with executive leadership and law enforcement, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Work History
Officer Gabriel Mendez
1 Year 2 Months- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, compiling evidence and reports.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote crime prevention initiatives.
- Trained new officers on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
Area Asset Protection Manager
2 Years 5 Months- Led Asset Protection operations across multiple retail locations, improving operational performance through strategic planning, shortage reduction initiatives, operational audits, and executive partnership.
- Ranked #1 in the district for seven consecutive years in external theft apprehensions and internal theft investigations by developing proactive investigative strategies and coaching high-performing Asset Protection teams.
- Reduced organizational risk and protected profitability by leading complex investigations involving employee theft, fraud, organized retail crime, and policy violations.
- Partnered with Store Managers, District Managers, Regional Asset Protection leaders, and executive leadership to implement shortage reduction strategies and improve operational excellence.
- Analyzed shortage trends using CCTV, exception reporting, investigative technology, and operational reports to develop corrective action plans.
- Developed, trained, coached, and mentored numerous Asset Protection professionals who were later promoted into Asset Protection Manager and leadership roles within the industry.
- Led confidential and high-profile investigations while safeguarding proprietary information and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Supported annual inventory preparation, inventory reconciliation, inventory accuracy, and operational audits.
- Built productive relationships with law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders, improving case resolution and successful prosecution.
- Created a culture centered on accountability, leadership development, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Asset Protection Manager
4 Years 11 Months- Reduced shrink from 4.35% to 1.04% by implementing strategic shortage reduction programs, leadership coaching, operational accountability, and associate development.
- Directed Asset Protection operations including inventory protection, risk management, safety compliance, operational audits, investigations, and shortage reduction.
- Managed internal and external theft investigations, fraud cases, organized retail crime investigations, and policy violations.
- Improved profitability through operational audits, shortage trend analysis, and partnership with executive store leadership.
- Coached and developed Asset Protection associates through leadership training and performance mentoring, preparing multiple team members for advancement into management positions.
- Maintained a safe shopping environment by balancing customer experience with effective Asset Protection strategies.
Education
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Skills
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Relationship Building
Analytical Skills
Communication
Adaptability
Time Management
Certification
- FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute
- Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
- Georgia POST Certified
Law Enforcement Experience - Description
Georgia POST Certified law enforcement professional with more than 20 years of experience in criminal investigations, patrol operations, evidence management, narcotics investigations, traffic enforcement, community policing, courtroom testimony, and leadership.
Executive Highlights
- Ranked #1 in the district for seven consecutive years in external theft apprehensions and internal theft investigations.
- Reduced store shrink from 4.35% to 1.04% through strategic shortage reduction initiatives.
- Developed and mentored numerous Asset Protection associates who advanced into Asset Protection Manager and leadership positions.
- More than 20 years of investigative, leadership, and operational experience.
- Extensive experience in Organized Retail Crime, fraud investigations, inventory protection, operational audits, and executive partnerships.
Timeline
Officer Gabriel Mendez
Stapleton Police Department
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Area Asset Protection Manager
JCPenney
12.2019 - 05.2022Read More
Asset Protection Manager
JCPenney
12.2014 - 11.2019Read More
Kerr Business College
Medical Assistant from Nursing
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