Imani Cobb
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, HR policy, and development. Reducing employee turnover by 45% and enhancing team engagement through effective coaching and performance management. Committed to fostering a secure and productive work environment while implementing innovative training programs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Executive Team Leader
Target
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2022 - Current
- Reduce theft and shortage by 25% by performing receipt checks, productive merchandise recoveries, and provide apprehension support as needed
- Lead a physical security culture for our team members and guests by assessing and maintaining safe and secure standards throughout the store, including exterior properties
- Perform supervisory responsibilities such as making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting, terminating, conducting performance appraisals, coaching, and developing associates
- Lead ongoing training and store awareness presentations to educate and motive store management and associates
- Assist in the development and implementation of proactive Asset Protection and shortage reduction
- Collaborate with law enforcement to develop and implement safety and security measures
- Reduce incidents of internal thefts by 40% through the development of enhance security protocols
Service and Engagement Team Leader
Target
Hattiesburg, MS
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Executed human resources functions of onboarding process of newly hired employees by initiating pre-employment checks, drug screening, and first day orientation and training plan execution
- Created training programs that provided in depth training regarding the job role, responsibility, and de-escalation tactics that increased employee's success rate by 35%
- Developed strong community relations by exemplifying strong customer service standards, led to increase of loyalty drivers of over 50% (Target Redcard, Target Circle, etc)
- Supervised a team of over 65 full-time and part-time employees
- Increased employee engagement through targeted stay interviews, diversity initiatives, and community volunteerism
- Conducted efficient and thorough employee relations investigation
- Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotion strategies
- Planned daily/weekly overload to support business priorities and deliver service and sales goals
Education
MBA - Business Administration- Human Resources Emphasis
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2017
Skills
- HR Policy Development and Implementation
- Recruitment and Selection
- Ethics and integrity
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Coaching
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Asset Protection Executive Team Leader
Target
04.2022 - Current
Service and Engagement Team Leader
Target
10.2018 - 03.2022
MBA - Business Administration- Human Resources Emphasis
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
The University of Southern Mississippi
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