Joseph Young Jr.
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Investigator
Florida Office of the Attorney General
2023.02 - Current
- Evaluate consumer complaints to identify violations of Florida Statutes (Chapters 501, 542, 812, 817, 895, and 932)
- Conduct financial investigations in consumer protection cases, addressing issues such as unfair trade practices, fraud, asset locating, organized fraud, theft, and fraud schemes
- Review affidavits, assist in witness preparation, and participate in depositions, sworn statements, and witness interviews
- Deliver investigative case status briefings to attorneys, collaborate on strategy, and utilize Excel and databases for trend analysis and lead development
- Analyzed large volumes of data gathered from investigation to develop leads and provide reports
- Streamlined data collection processes for efficient examination of large volumes of financial documents during investigations.
Assistant Store Manager/Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
2017.04 - 2023.02
- Conducted on-site internal and external investigations across four regional facilities, addressing inventory shortages, cash loss/theft, and breaches of company processes
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Recovered $197K in accident costs by resolving worker's compensation and general liability claims at the store level
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Assistant Store Manager/ Operations
Walmart
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Led facility operations, employee relations, recruitment, and legal compliance as a key partner to the Store Manager overseeing 81 employees
- Conducted interviews, facilitated hiring processes, and mentored staff on career development, leading to successful annual performance evaluations
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Implemented customized performance management systems, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities for employees.
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart & Sam's Club
2004.11 - 2014.10
- Supervised a team of nine, overseeing employee development, strategic planning, and optimizing security systems
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent performance across all shifts
- Maintained detailed records of all incidents involving theft or loss, using this information to inform future decision-making around risk mitigation strategies
Asset Protection Manager
Hotel Duval Autograph Collection
2009.09 - 2013.10
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent performance across all shifts
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to handle various asset protection scenarios
- Earned recognition of owners and clients on a consistent basis for excellent performance.
Education
Juris Master - Employment Law & HR Risk Management
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FL05.2023
Master of Public Administration -
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL12.2007
Bachelor of Science in Political Science -
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL04.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Staff Management
- Workforce Planning
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Team Training & Development
- Training and mentoring
- Talent Acquisition
- Diversity and Inclusion
Certification
Interview and Interrogation Techniques Certification, Wicklander-Zulawski, 2018
Volunteer Experience
- America's Second Harvest, Tallahassee, FL
- Kearny Center for the Homeless, Tallahassee, FL
Timeline
Financial Investigator
Florida Office of the Attorney General
2023.02 - Current
Assistant Store Manager/Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
2017.04 - 2023.02
Assistant Store Manager/ Operations
Walmart
2014.01 - 2017.01
Asset Protection Manager
Hotel Duval Autograph Collection
2009.09 - 2013.10
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart & Sam's Club
2004.11 - 2014.10
Juris Master - Employment Law & HR Risk Management
Florida State University College of Law
Master of Public Administration -
Florida A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Political Science -
Florida A&M University
Interview and Interrogation Techniques Certification, Wicklander-Zulawski, 2018
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