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Shaun Allen

Auburn

Summary

Strategic Asset Protection Manager with 21+ years of leadership experience and 25 years in retail. Proven success in shrink reduction, safety compliance, and investigative procedures. Skilled in building cross-functional partnerships, training high-performing teams, and collaborating with law enforcement to protect company assets. Named Asset Protection Manager of the Year (2024, Region 14) for exceptional performance in loss prevention and operational leadership. Currently serving as District Trainer for District 894, mentoring new AP leaders and driving regional consistency. Committed to fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Protection and Safety Manager

Lowes
10.2008 - Current

- District Trainer for District 894, responsible for onboarding and mentoring new Asset Protection Managers across multiple store locations.

- Regularly provided coverage and leadership for stores in the absence of an Asset Protection and Safety Manager, ensuring continuity in shrink reduction, safety compliance and investigative procedures.

- Reduced operational, external, and internal shrink through proactive process improvements.

- Led investigations into theft and fraud, coordinating with store and corporate leadership to resolve cases and protect company assets.

- Delivered safety and compliance training to store teams, improving safety performance metrics.

- Partnered with store leadership to ensure front and back end operations were executed correctly, identifying process gaps and supporting operational improvements to reduce loss.

- Partnered with store leadership to maintain a safe and customer-friendly environment.

- Built cross-functional relationships to drive loss prevention initiatives.

Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection

Target
10.2003 - 10.2008

- Led a team of Asset Protection professionals, aligning schedules and responsibilities with business needs to ensure consistent coverage, operational efficiency, and shrink reduction

- Directed asset protection efforts across store operations, reducing shortage and improving profitability.

- Managed internal investigations and external theft resolution.

- Built partnerships with local businesses and police departments to enhance community safety.

- Educated store leadership and associates on AP priorities and compliance standards

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Troy University
Troy, AL
06-2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12-2026

Skills

  • - Shrink Reduction & Loss Prevention
  • - OSHA & Safety Compliance
  • - Theft & Fraud Investigations
  • - Multi-Store Oversight
  • - Physical Security Systems (CCTV, EAS)
  • - Team Development & Coaching
  • - District-Level Training & Mentorship
  • - Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • - Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • - Safety program development

Timeline

Asset Protection and Safety Manager

Lowes
10.2008 - Current

Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection

Target
10.2003 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Troy University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Southern New Hampshire University

Awards & Recognition

2024 Asset Protection Safety Manager of the year - Region 14