Miranda Waddle
Edmond
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, increasing profitability, and coming up with strategic solutions to current issues. Excels in fast-paced or high stress environments, while ensuring results align with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to driving results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
10.2023 - Current
- Build cross-functional relationships with business partners, retail partners, and law enforcement to reduce loss.
- Implement and maintain shortage reduction strategies in high focus areas in close collaboration with other store leadership.
- Identify, investigate and prosecute internal larceny cases.
- Identify, apprehend, and prosecute subjects of larceny incidents.
- Successfully reduce shortage in $110 million dollar Target store.
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted surveillance to reduce shortage.
- Used intelligence-led tactics to keep team members and guests safe and secure.
- Resolved theft by using good judgement and conducting high-quality apprehensions in shortage focused areas while strictly adhering to polices, procedures and leadership guidance.
- Understood and appropriately used video systems to monitor theft activity and supported internal cases.
- Identified theft trends by leveraging technology, reporting and surveillance tactics.
Service and Engagement Team Leader
Target
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Participated in the reduction of store shortage, with a personal productive merchandise recovery amount of over $20,000.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current business needs.
Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern
Office of Juvenile Affairs
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted Youth Level of Service Inventory interviews with new juveniles in Office of Juvenile Affairs custody.
- Wrote legal documents for law enforcement and courtroom officials, such as arrest warrants and treatment plans.
- Attended court hearings, attended visitations in detention, and conducted home evaluations for juveniles ready to be released back into the community.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions for the betterment of the juveniles in custody.
Assistant Operations Manager
Vans
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed associates successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
- Attended weekly sales meetings and report pertinent information to employees.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Diversified Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Investigation techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Case report writing
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
10.2023 - Current
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
06.2023 - 10.2023
Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern
Office of Juvenile Affairs
06.2022 - 11.2022
Service and Engagement Team Leader
Target
06.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Operations Manager
Vans
05.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Diversified Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Oklahoma State University