Larry Bates Jr
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced Asset Protection Security Specialist with a strong team-oriented mindset. 10 years of hands-on experience in Asset Protection and over 5 years of experience in warehouse operations. Known for quick learning and thriving in challenging dynamic environments, easily adapting to changing conditions. Excited to utilize acquired knowledge and skills to contribute to company growth and quality. Committed to advancing skill-set while actively supporting company objectives and fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals creating a unified and efficient team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specaist
Target
Woodland, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Greeted team members and guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and reviewing footage in conjunction with incident reports.
- Performed regular audits of existing security measures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot ensuring team member and guest safety as well the building maintenance remaining up to date.
- Provided professional phone etiquette on a daily basis for incoming calls.
Target Warehouse Worker
Target
Woodland, CA
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50+ pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Finished every task correctly and in a timely manner
Process Guide/Trainer
Amazon
Sacramento, CA
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Coached employees on best practices for maintaining high-quality standards throughout all processes.
- Implemented process improvements for increased productivity and cost savings.
- Performed regular audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Trained associates for various job positions.
- Supervised associates while in path.
- Acted as Operations manager and ran the department when there was not one present.
- Oversaw the receiving, packing, and manifesting of packages and truck loads ensuring customer promised times were met.
- Oversaw the inventory and trained associates on the inventory counting process.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Asset Protection
Wal-Mart
North Highlands, CA
02.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted managers, coworkers, and vendors with their day-to-day operational requirements
- Accident free for entire tenure of 4.5 years
- Assisted in the interview process, trained, and supervised all new hires during initial 3-month probation period
- Conducted annual warehouse inventory and security audits
- Conducted weekly compliance and general control audits
- Reviewed camera footage and conducted daily patrols to help mitigate loss/shrink.
- Acted as Asset Protection Operations Manager, for weeks at a time, when one was not present.
- Trained employees in best practices for asset protection, increasing awareness of potential risks and vulnerabilities.
- Developed a comprehensive asset protection plan that addressed potential risks associated with theft, fraud, workplace violence, and natural disasters.
- Enhanced asset protection strategies by implementing advanced surveillance systems and security measures.
- Leveraged data-driven insights from incident analysis to inform decision-making processes regarding resource deployment and strategic planning initiatives in asset protection operations.
Education
Welding - Welding
American River College
Sacramento, CAHigh School Diploma -
North Marion High School
Citra, FL05.2003
Skills
- 10 years Asset Protection experience
- 5 years warehouse experience
- Detail oriented and challenge driven
- Time management and utilization
- Professionalism
- CCTV Monitoring
- 10 years Customer service experience
Timeline
Security Specaist
Target
02.2024 - Current
Target Warehouse Worker
Target
09.2021 - 02.2024
Process Guide/Trainer
Amazon
11.2019 - 09.2021
Asset Protection
Wal-Mart
02.2015 - 09.2019
Welding - Welding
American River College
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School