Results-oriented Investigations Leader (10+ years) with a proven track record in managing teams and optimizing operations across diverse industries (multi-family housing, finance, bail insurance, retail). Expertise in leveraging OSINT, paid services (Accurint, CLEAR), and exception-based reporting to drive investigations, identify anomalies, and resolve concerns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Specialist
CUB Foods
(Multi-Unit), MN
08.2020 - Current
Assist HR at multiple stores, investigating allegations of harassment, workplace violence, or other serious policy violations by conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and preparing documentation
Identify internal theft and fraud through exception-based reporting tools and cash audit logs
Investigate these cases by compiling video and relevant data and interviewing the employee(s)
Train new employees
Detect shoplifting and make apprehensions
Utilize MNORCA to identify subjects who are impacting CUB
Investigate ORC related events, build cases, and coordinate aggregation
Maintain communication with store management teams at assigned stores.
Performed store walk-throughs to ensure compliance with safety and security policies and procedures.
Asset Protection Investigator
Saks OFF 5th
Minneapolis, MN
10.2019 - 08.2020
Detected shoplifting and made apprehensions; identified internal theft
Reviewed exception reporting
Responsible for security, merchandise protection, and high-value inventory control audits
Tested alarms, motion sensors, and physical security measures at scheduled intervals
Participated in store meetings and presented company-driven asset protection messaging
Investigated re-seller activity and association networks of ORC subjects impacting the store
Filed after-the-fact cases with the police department when solvability factors were present.
Regional Manager of Loss Prevention
O'Brien & Associates Security and Investigations
(Multi-Unit), MN
09.2018 - 10.2019
Responsible for recruiting new talent - this involved managing the posting status of employment ads on job boards, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions
Coordinated pre-assignment course attendance and new-hire training in accordance with statutory requirements
Responsible for scheduling 448 hours of agent coverage.
Investigated employee-involved incidents and delivered corrective action.
Communicated with store management teams from client sites on a regular basis.
Assisted as needed during a major client project involving mass deployment of novel technology.
Monitored team progress towards achievement of goals and objectives set forth by executive management.
Provided mentorship and coaching to staff members throughout the region as needed.