JUSTIN WALDERA
Ogden,US
Summary
A motivated and adaptable leader, with proven ability to foster cross-functional partnerships while developing high level talent. Creating a results-driven culture that gets the whole team involved. I am known to be truly passionate about community engagement and fostering an environment that all teams can thrive in.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Business Partner
Target
Salt Lake City, US
05.2025 - Current
- Led Assets Protection teams across 10 locations including staffing, planning, and coaching store leadership.
- Collaborated with community partners, law enforcement agencies, and store partners to lead a culture in line with enterprise initiatives.
- Ensured consistent and location-specific strategy was implemented to identify and mitigate shrink leading to a .31% improvement across a district grossing 320 million dollars in sales.
- Detailed actionable insights around theft and security trends to peers across 8 states.
Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection
Target
Salt Lake City, US
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and store partners to drive a 328% improvement in external theft resolution and 200% improvement in internal theft resolution.
- Investigated and documented loss through both physical routines and data driven reports to identify internal, external, and vendor theft.
- Structured development plans for employees leading to 4 promotions from my team.
- Trained Assets Protections leaders across multiple states.
Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection
Target
Layton, US
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, resulting in a 135% improvement in external theft resolution and a 20% improvement in internal theft resolution.
- Captained team development for a district spanning three states, centered around recognizing behaviors that lead to success.
- Balanced daily priorities with long-term strategic goals.
- Addressed skills gaps within the team and created a plan to improve.
Assets Protection Team Leader
Target
Owatonna, US
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained documentation and reports on security and theft related incidents.
- Championed a store service culture to support guest engagement and overall store shrink.
- Developed store-wide safety and security training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language and Literature
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN12-2021
Skills
- Team development and staffing
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Data-driven decision making
- Response time optimization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Asset Protection Business Partner
Target
05.2025 - Current
Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection
Target
11.2023 - 05.2025
Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection
Target
08.2022 - 11.2023
Assets Protection Team Leader
Target
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Language and Literature
Minnesota State University, Mankato