SHAWN APPLETON
Elko New Market,MN
Summary
Results-driven Loss Prevention Professional with expertise in managing retail and logistics operations. Demonstrates exceptional team supervision, project coordination, and analytical problem-solving abilities to optimize resources and meet challenging targets. Recognized for strategic business operations that enhance productivity and efficiency, specializing in process optimization, project management, and data analysis. Leverages strong communication skills to resolve disputes and foster collaboration among diverse teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director, Asset Protection
Victoria's Secret
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted store visits to assess compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented customer and associate safety protocol to promote asset security.
- Established relationships with local authorities including police departments in order to coordinate efforts towards preventing crime against retail stores in the region.
- Trained store managers in proper handling of cash deposits, inventory control, and other security related issues.
- Provided guidance to store personnel on all aspects of loss prevention.
- Developed and implemented regional asset protection programs and strategies.
- Managed a team of asset protection specialists in multiple locations across the region.
- Identified potential threats posed by organized retail crime groups operating within the area.
- Participated in undercover operations designed to uncover organized retail crime activity.
- Organized undercover operations aimed at apprehending perpetrators of organized retail crime schemes.
Firefighter
City Of Elko New Market
Elko New Market, MN
01.2013 - Current
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversees equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiate first aid measures to alleviate further injury, and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluate situations at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Multi-Site Loss Prevention Site Leader
Amazon
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Develop driven business cases using data collection, financial and technical resources, and the support of appropriate management to enact desired changes
- Lead investigations of internal and external theft and fraud, and conduct interviews when appropriate
- Use tools, data analysis, and collaborate with internal partners to identify inventory defects and create strategic plans in an effort to mitigate losses.
- Recruit, hire, develop and retain candidates who raise the performance bar of the security services organization when needed
- Scheduled vendor and service companies for various types of operations.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Executive Team Leader Assets Protection
Target
04.2018 - 06.2021
- ORC Field Investigator
- Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Recognize, hire and develop talent within the district.
- Reduced shrink by 50% or more through thorough training of loss prevention staff and meticulous reviews of company documents.
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
08.2009 - 04.2018
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary or theft.
- Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
- Reduced shrink by 50% through thorough training of loss prevention staff and meticulous reviews of company documents.
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN06.2008
Skills
- Crime deterrence programs
- Organized retail crime prevention
- Interview techniques
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Retail operations management
- Hiring Determinations
- Organized and detail oriented
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Corrective Actions
- OSHA Regulations
- Security Awareness
- Customer Experience
- Medical Emergency Response
- Investigative analysis
- Retail store operations
- Analytical skills
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
Certification
Wicklander Zulawski Certified, Financial Crimes, Organized Retail Crime Lead/Investigator, Internal Investigations, Community Outreach, Events Coordinator, Retail Management, Retail Loss Prevention Management Mutli Store. CPR & AED, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Operations, Fire Service EMS Basic
Timeline
Regional Director, Asset Protection
Victoria's Secret
01.2024 - Current
Multi-Site Loss Prevention Site Leader
Amazon
06.2021 - 01.2024
Executive Team Leader Assets Protection
Target
04.2018 - 06.2021
Firefighter
City Of Elko New Market
01.2013 - Current
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
08.2009 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Dakota County Technical College
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