Michael Archer
Thornville,Ohio
Summary
To obtain a Loss Prevention position with a company that shares my belief in proactive shortage reduction as well as a strong emphasis on internal and external theft resolution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Supervisor
Knitwell Group
Etna, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Supervises a team of Asset Protection Specialist’s to provide a safe/secure environment at the corporate office. Sets goals, provides feedback, associate training, & administers coaching/counseling.
- Maintains schedule to ensure AP coverage during & after hours.
- Ensure that facility adheres to compliance standards to include C-TPAT & state/local fire code regulations.
- Supervises and monitors physical security of the corporate office.
- Ensures that all facility equipment is properly functioning to include fire, burglar, digital CCTV systems, visitor management, and card access systems. Supervises and acts as a first responder to situations pertaining to unauthorized access, fire, or any emergency 24/7.
- Under the general direction, assists with conducting thorough and timely investigations related to theft and/or loss within the corporate office.
- Leads the daily operations of Asset Protection vendor support for Knitwell brands to include: burglar alarms EAS, CCTV, keys, security guards, armored car services, etc. Provide administrative functions (i.e. burglar alarm permits, case file management, store support services, building physical security support, analytical support, etc.) for AP department as needed
Asset Protection Specialist
Knitwell Group
Etna, Ohio
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Acted as first responder for medical emergencies
- Greeted guests entering and leaving property to enhance awareness of security staff
- Monitored access control systems, including CCTV systems for activities such as theft and security breaches
- Patrolled buildings, facilities and perimeter areas to prevent damage to property
- Patrolled premises regularly to maintain safety of employees and visitors
- Monitored and secured building entrances
Security Officer
Harry And David
Hebron, OH
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored and secured all building entrances
- Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances
- Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems
- Patrolled premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates
- Quickly and accurately reported all security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests
District LP Lead
Old Navy
Columbus, Ohio
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised and developed 4 direct reports
- Reported directly to the Regional Loss Prevention Manager of the Great Lakes region
- Responsible for 14-24 Old Navy locations in Ohio and West Virginia with yearly sales volume ranging from $4M-$18M
- Utilized exception based reporting to initiate and investigate internal theft incidents
- Took lead on all ORC cases within the district and assisted with regional cases
- Have built and maintained the district as a top theft resolution performer in the region and territory
- Responsible for ensuring payroll is utilized appropriately as well as writing all LP staff schedules in the district
- Responsible for maintaining travel expenses for all LP staff in the district
- Responsible for conducting target store audits as well as Privacy Assurance audits for the district
District Loss Prevention Training Specialist
TJ Maxx
Columbus, Ohio
04.2004 - 11.2016
- Supervised and developed 7 direct reports
- Developed 4 individuals to LP Trainer and higher positions during my time with the company
- Built and maintained the district as a top theft resolution performer in the region, zone and company every year. This led to TJ Maxx Central Region as well as local Marshalls and Homegoods using the district as the training area for all newly hired LP staff
- Was responsible for ongoing theft resolution training and performance validation of store detectives in the district
- Personally led TJ Maxx in external theft apprehensions from 2007-2014
- Was selected as a training district for the MarMaxx National ORC task force
- Assisted in all ORC investigations
Education
Level 1 Investigative Interviewing Techniques
Wicklander-Zulawski
Columbus, Ohio06-2023
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Newark, OH06.2000
Skills
- CCTV surveillance
- Investigations
- Theft resolution and prevention
- Report writing
- Communication
- Negotiation
Timeline
Asset Protection Supervisor
Knitwell Group
09.2023 - Current
Asset Protection Specialist
Knitwell Group
02.2019 - 09.2023
Security Officer
Harry And David
05.2018 - 01.2019
District LP Lead
Old Navy
11.2016 - 02.2018
District Loss Prevention Training Specialist
TJ Maxx
04.2004 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Level 1 Investigative Interviewing Techniques
Wicklander-Zulawski
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