Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Miguel Romero Ontiveros

Goodwill
Phoenix,AZ
6
years of professional experience

Results-driven Asset Protection Specialist with over 4 years in loss prevention and risk mitigation. Developed and executed asset protection strategies, collaborated with law enforcement, and documented cases in compliance with policies and laws. Achieved significant contributions to internal and external investigations, enhancing operational safety and protecting company assets.

Work History

Asset Protection Specialist

1 Year 1 Month
Goodwill | 10.2025 - Current
  • Conduct live-floor surveillance and CCTV investigations using Solink to identify, document, and investigate suspected theft, merchandise concealment, ticket switching, and other asset protection concerns.
  • Prepare detailed incident reports, investigative summaries, and supporting documentation for leadership review, internal investigations, and law enforcement follow-up.
  • Partner with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate retail theft prevention initiatives, targeted retail blitzes, and investigative support across multiple store locations.
  • Conduct store visits and closed-site audits to identify security vulnerabilities, camera deficiencies, lighting issues, graffiti, unauthorized access concerns, and other potential safety risks.
  • Promote a proactive, customer-service-focused approach to asset protection while supporting the protection of company assets, employees, customers, and facilities.
  • Use Solink, G-connects, and AP Jira to support surveillance reviews, incident documentation, case tracking, and asset protection workflows.

School Resource Officer (SRO) – Excel School Safety

  • Support the safety and security of students, staff, and school activities by maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
  • Create and manage student identification badges to support identification procedures and school access control.
  • Investigate student-related discrepancies and concerns, gather relevant information, and communicate findings to appropriate school personnel.
  • Build positive working relationships with teachers and school staff to promote communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to student safety.
  • Assist with school events and student activities, helping maintain a safe and supportive environment for students and staff.
  • Coordinate with school personnel to address safety concerns and support established school procedures.

Asset Protection Investigator

8 Months
Walmart | 02.2025 - 10.2025
  • Identified and resolved safety issues, inventory shortages, cash handling concerns, and theft to enhance overall store security.
  • Conducted thorough internal and external investigations to strengthen asset protection measures.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the course of investigations.
  • Streamlined case management processes, leading to faster incident resolution and minimized losses.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers related to suspected thefts or other fraudulent activities professionally and diplomatically.
  • Viewed store CCTV, alarm and exception reporting systems to monitor activity and detect theft.
  • Patrolled store and staffed designated posts for visible security presence to customers and associates.
  • Performed security walks around store to monitor employee and customer activities.
  • Interviewed employees and suspects and drafted reports to assist law enforcement.

AP Officer/ Fed FLO Specialist

2 Years 1 Month
Macy's | 09.2022 - 10.2024

Ap Officer

  • Monitored CCTV cameras to enhance safety and report theft incidents effectively.
  • Front desk responsibilities consisted of key inventory logs being accounted for and purged, personal property passes being filled out correctly, badge inventory logs, and the bolt/seal logs matching to the corresponding trailer.
  • Partnered with the investigator regarding colleague time theft, vendor theft, or in building theft and assisted with the interviews.
  • Minimized and deterred theft by watching CCTV cameras and doing mobile walks in the warehouse.
  • Controlled the security alarms of the warehouse and ensured they were in working order after and before shift ended.
  • Kept daily logs for any unplanned situations that included: calling 911 for medical reasons, opening up roll up doors for maintenance, threats made to our facility, and etc...
  • Audited specific locations and kept track of our high theft items.

Served as Fed FLO Specialist managing trailer logistics.

  • Authenticating BOLs and drivers' identifications coming into our yard.
  • Reporting inconsistent information and sending it out via emails to my asset Protection manager.
  • Reviewing CCTV cameras in our yard to ensure the integrity of our merchandise to consumers.

Outbound Fluid Load/ Ambassador

7 Months
Amazon | 01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Loaded outbound trailers safely and efficiently
  • Constructed sturdy walls using company's building technique.
  • Reduced injury rates by promoting safety over quickness.
  • Conducted safety wall checks while also coaching if it was deemed necessary.
  • Created a team friendly environment if their workload slowed down and encouraged colleagues to help each other.
  • Created a team-friendly environment if their workload slowed down and encouraged colleagues to help each other.

Education

High School Diploma

Peoria Accelerated High School | Peoria, AZ | 08-2021
  • Valedictorian with a 3.9 GPA

Skills

Asset Protection
Crisis Management
Loss Prevention Strategies
Emergency Communication
Incident documentation
Problem-solving techniques
Risk assessment
Crisis management
Policy enforcement
Internal audits
Surveillance Technology
CCTV Surveillance
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Compliance Management
Security Audits
Operational Investigations

Timeline

Asset Protection Specialist

Goodwill
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Asset Protection Investigator

Walmart
02.2025 - 10.2025Read More

AP Officer/ Fed FLO Specialist

Macy's
09.2022 - 10.2024Read More

Outbound Fluid Load/ Ambassador

Amazon
01.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Peoria Accelerated High School

High School Diploma
Read More
Miguel Romero Ontiveros