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John Teahan

New Haven,MI

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in Data Entry position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.


Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in asset protection at Meijer. Proven ability in data management and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and security while enhancing customer service. Recognized for developing effective strategies that significantly reduced losses and improved operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Midnight Concierge

True Connection Communities
10.2005 - Current

Functions of this job include but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensure the safety of the residents and property.
  • Assist residents with special needs or requests, demonstrating empathy and understanding in every interaction.
  • Respond and/or communicate when there is an emergency cord pulled.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Document activity from my shift in an electronic log.
  • Deliver daily newspapers.

Asset Protection Team Leader

Meijer
02.2016 - 05.2025

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset Protection


Functions of this job included the following:

  • Managed leadership of the Asset Protection team including hiring, performance reviews, providing timely feedback, scheduling within budget standards and overall performance as it aligns to company programs and initiatives.
  • Managed and participates in investigations of internal/external losses and criminal acts and ensures store wide execution of deterrence methods, including merchandise protection, by teaching, training and providing consistent follow up to store leadership.
  • Served as a permanent member of the store’s Safety Committee team and promotes the 200% safety accountability expectation.
  • Conducted safety auditing to identify any unsafe conditions and behavior, then determine and implement strategies to remedy any concerns.
  • Ensures physical security of assigned unit, e.g. AP technology, fire protection system and associated alarms are operational, key control is properly maintained, doors are locked when designated by policy and staff is appropriately trained.
  • Developed and implements strategies related to store’s shrink plans and ensures that Asset Protection goals are accomplished.
  • Maintained professional company standards within the Asset Protection office as it served for a point of contact with outside/third party authorities.
  • Reviewed financial reports and area specific processes to determine root cause analysis of issues identified and partners with store leadership to assist with resolutions.
  • Conducted pre and post inventory assessments and analysis.
  • Attend, participate and present at store meetings, new team member orientation and department specific meetings with Asset Protection related topics.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Asset Protection Store Detective

Meijer
02.2010 - 01.2016

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset protection


Functions of this job included the following:

  • Visually inspected building exterior/parking lot to ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
  • Conducted walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
  • Reviewed cashier exception reports.
  • Conducted internal theft surveillance.
  • Reviewed theft activity reports and follows up as necessary.
  • Conducted shoplifting surveillance.
  • Reported safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
  • Tested and inspected camera equipment for effective operation.
  • Reviewed alarm system printer for suspicious activity.
  • Participated in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assisted in prosecution of external theft cases.
  • Engaged in extensive documentation and report writing (ensured required documentation was complete and incident history was appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation).
  • Testifies in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
  • Adhered to all safety practices, principles, guidelines and policies.
  • Practiced 200% safety accountability.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Market Investigations Detective

Meijer
05.2008 - 01.2010

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Train store detectives how to conduct internal investigations (including use of internal audit reports, observations & interviewing team members).
  • Ran and distributed various internal audit reports to share with store detectives for store level investigations.
  • Work with store detectives on building a case from start to finish.

Asset Protection Store Detective

Meijer
02.2005 - 04.2008

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset protection

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Visually inspected building exterior/parking lot to ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
  • Conducted walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
  • Reviewed cashier exception reports.
  • Conducted internal theft surveillance.
  • Reviewed theft activity reports and follows up as necessary.
  • Conducted shoplifting surveillance.
  • Reported safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
  • Tested and inspected camera equipment for effective operation.
  • Reviewed alarm system printer for suspicious activity.
  • Participated in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assisted in prosecution of external theft cases.
  • Engaged in extensive documentation and report writing (ensured required documentation was complete and incident history was appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation).
  • Testifies in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
  • Adhered to all safety practices, principles, guidelines and policies.
  • Practiced 200% safety accountability.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Loss Prevention Team Leader

Meijer
02.2003 - 01.2005

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset Protection

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Managed leadership of the Asset Protection team including hiring, performance reviews, providing timely feedback, scheduling within budget standards and overall performance as it aligns to company programs and initiatives.
  • Managed and participates in investigations of internal/external losses and criminal acts and ensures store wide execution of deterrence methods, including merchandise protection, by teaching, training and providing consistent follow up to store leadership.
  • Served as a permanent member of the store’s Safety Committee team and promotes the 200% safety accountability expectation.
  • Conducted safety auditing to identify any unsafe conditions and behavior, then determine and implement strategies to remedy any concerns.
  • Ensures physical security of assigned unit, e.g. AP technology, fire protection system and associated alarms are operational, key control is properly maintained, doors are locked when designated by policy and staff is appropriately trained.
  • Developed and implements strategies related to store’s shrink plans and ensures that Asset Protection goals are accomplished.
  • Maintained professional company standards within the Asset Protection office as it served for a point of contact with outside/third party authorities.
  • Reviewed financial reports and area specific processes to determine root cause analysis of issues identified and partners with store leadership to assist with resolutions.
  • Conducted pre and post inventory assessments and analysis.
  • Attend, participate and present at store meetings, new team member orientation and department specific meetings with Asset Protection related topics.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Loss Prevention Team Leader

Meijer
03.2000 - 01.2003

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset Protection

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Managed leadership of the Asset Protection team including hiring, performance reviews, providing timely feedback, scheduling within budget standards and overall performance as it aligns to company programs and initiatives.
  • Managed and participates in investigations of internal/external losses and criminal acts and ensures store wide execution of deterrence methods, including merchandise protection, by teaching, training and providing consistent follow up to store leadership.
  • Served as a permanent member of the store’s Safety Committee team and promotes the 200% safety accountability expectation.
  • Conducted safety auditing to identify any unsafe conditions and behavior, then determine and implement strategies to remedy any concerns.
  • Ensures physical security of assigned unit, e.g. AP technology, fire protection system and associated alarms are operational, key control is properly maintained, doors are locked when designated by policy and staff is appropriately trained.
  • Developed and implements strategies related to store’s shrink plans and ensures that Asset Protection goals are accomplished.
  • Maintained professional company standards within the Asset Protection office as it served for a point of contact with outside/third party authorities.
  • Reviewed financial reports and area specific processes to determine root cause analysis of issues identified and partners with store leadership to assist with resolutions.
  • Conducted pre and post inventory assessments and analysis.
  • Attend, participate and present at store meetings, new team member orientation and department specific meetings with Asset Protection related topics.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Loss Prevention Store Detective

Meijer
06.1994 - 02.2000

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset protection

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Visually inspected building exterior/parking lot to ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
  • Conducted walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
  • Reviewed cashier exception reports.
  • Conducted internal theft surveillance.
  • Reviewed theft activity reports and follows up as necessary.
  • Conducted shoplifting surveillance.
  • Reported safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
  • Tested and inspected camera equipment for effective operation.
  • Reviewed alarm system printer for suspicious activity.
  • Participated in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assisted in prosecution of external theft cases.
  • Engaged in extensive documentation and report writing (ensured required documentation was complete and incident history was appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation).
  • Testifies in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
  • Adhered to all safety practices, principles, guidelines and policies.
  • Practiced 200% safety accountability.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Loss Prevention Store Detective

Meijer
11.1992 - 06.1994

While conducting this job, I prioritized the following:

  • Life Safety
  • Civil Liability
  • Asset protection

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Visually inspected building exterior/parking lot to ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
  • Conducted walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
  • Reviewed cashier exception reports.
  • Conducted internal theft surveillance.
  • Reviewed theft activity reports and follows up as necessary.
  • Conducted shoplifting surveillance.
  • Reported safety hazards to Store Leadership so they can be addressed.
  • Tested and inspected camera equipment for effective operation.
  • Reviewed alarm system printer for suspicious activity.
  • Participated in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assisted in prosecution of external theft cases.
  • Engaged in extensive documentation and report writing (ensured required documentation was complete and incident history was appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation).
  • Testifies in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
  • Adhered to all safety practices, principles, guidelines and policies.
  • Practiced 200% safety accountability.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Store Security Agent

Sears
04.1990 - 10.1992

Functions of this job included the following:

  • Conducted walking inspections of backroom and sales floor.
  • Conducted internal theft surveillance.
  • Conducted shoplifting surveillance.
  • Participated in apprehension of those in violation of the law and assisted in prosecution of external theft cases.
  • Engaged in extensive documentation and report writing (ensured required documentation was complete and incident history was appropriately written to include pertinent facts that may be required for litigation).
  • Testifies in criminal court and/or civil court proceedings.
  • Work in conjunction with various levels of law enforcement.
  • Testified in court for both civil and criminal matters.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
08-1988

No Degree - General Studies

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
08-1987

High School Diploma -

Fraser High School
Fraser, MI
06-1987

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data entry
  • Data accuracy
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Time management
  • File management
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Independent worker
  • Data management
  • Problem-solving
  • Document scanning
  • Professional and mature
  • Document preparation
  • Spreadsheet management

Timeline

Asset Protection Team Leader

Meijer
02.2016 - 05.2025

Asset Protection Store Detective

Meijer
02.2010 - 01.2016

Market Investigations Detective

Meijer
05.2008 - 01.2010

Midnight Concierge

True Connection Communities
10.2005 - Current

Asset Protection Store Detective

Meijer
02.2005 - 04.2008

Loss Prevention Team Leader

Meijer
02.2003 - 01.2005

Loss Prevention Team Leader

Meijer
03.2000 - 01.2003

Loss Prevention Store Detective

Meijer
06.1994 - 02.2000

Loss Prevention Store Detective

Meijer
11.1992 - 06.1994

Store Security Agent

Sears
04.1990 - 10.1992

No Degree - General Studies

Macomb Community College

No Degree - General Studies

Northern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Fraser High School