Jarrod Anderson
Womelsdorf,United States
Summary
Diligent Safety/HSE Manager with comprehensive background in safety management and track record of implementing effective safety protocols. Successfully led initiatives to reduce workplace incidents and enhance compliance with safety regulations. Demonstrated expertise in hazard assessment and emergency response planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Center Loss Prevention and Safety Manager
Ace Hardware Distribution Center
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for accurate and legally compliant OSHA record keeping and reporting
- Responsible for emergency management and disaster plans, working in conjunction with corporate Loss Prevention
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs in accordance with local regulations, reducing potential risks to employees and the environment.
- Spearheaded incident investigations, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Regional Asset Protection Leader
Rite Aid Corporation
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed strong partnerships with store management teams to ensure consistent communication and alignment on asset protection initiatives.
- Enhanced asset protection strategies by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective security measures.
- Facilitated collaboration between internal stakeholders such as finance, operations, HR, and IT departments to identify opportunities for improving asset protection efforts.
- Tracked and analyzed data related to inventory shrinkage, identifying patterns and trends that informed future loss prevention strategies.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Monitored trends in criminal activity affecting the retail industry, proactively adjusting strategies to address emerging threats to company assets.
- Investigated incidents of theft, fraud, or suspicious activity, gathering evidence and working closely with law enforcement to resolve cases effectively.
- Reduced instances of theft and fraud by developing comprehensive training programs for employees on loss prevention techniques.
Asset Protection Assistant Manager
Walmart stores inc
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Represented Walmart in court proceedings and investigations
- Collaborated with store management to ensure a cohesive approach to asset protection and loss prevention efforts.
- Maintained detailed records of incidents, investigations, and resolutions for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets
- Increased apprehensions by 400% and apprehension dollars by 1000% by motivating and coaching direct reports for optimum productivity and performance
- Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention
- Maintained detailed records of all incidents involving theft or loss, using this information to inform future decision-making around risk mitigation strategies.
- Partnered with local law enforcement agencies to share information about potential threats or suspicious activity in the area.
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Costco Wholesale
12.2014 - 06.2018
- Covered 6 warehouse locations independently
- Observe, detect, and investigate internal and external theft threats
- Led a district consisting of 13 stores in external apprehensions in 2015-2018
- Decreased warehouse shortage from .169% to .112% in fiscal year 2017
- Part of a safety committee that improved store safety results from 79th to 6th out of 520 Costco Wholesale in the United States for FY18
- Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures
- Collaborated with law enforcement to report crime and suspicious activity
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart stores inc
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Top inventory result for 2013,2014 in region 75
- Awarded Asset Protection Manager of the second quarter for 2013
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft
- Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention
- Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations
- Landed positions of increasing responsibility based on expertise in loss prevention methods and store operations
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures
Security Officer
Exelon
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
- Conducted hourly patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses, and other bags to check for prohibited items
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2014
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Hazard Identification
- Environmental management
- Accident Prevention
- Safety Training
- Loss prevention understanding
- Loss prevention measures
- Emergency Response Planning
- Security Systems Management
- Physical Security
Certification
Wicklander Zulawski Certified (WZ)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Distribution Center Loss Prevention and Safety Manager
Ace Hardware Distribution Center
08.2023 - Current
Regional Asset Protection Leader
Rite Aid Corporation
03.2021 - 08.2023
Asset Protection Assistant Manager
Walmart stores inc
07.2018 - 02.2021
Area Loss Prevention Manager
Costco Wholesale
12.2014 - 06.2018
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart stores inc
05.2012 - 12.2014
Security Officer
Exelon
08.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
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