Steven Escobar
San Antonio
Summary
Seasoned Executive Team Leader in Assets Protection with background in devising and implementing security strategies. Demonstrated success in supervising teams, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Known for strong leadership skills, decision-making abilities, conflict resolution expertise, and commitment to maintaining a safe environment. Significant contribution in previous role through reduction of asset loss and improvement of overall security measures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fraud Operations Specialist
Citibank
San Antonio
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed fraud patterns to identify trends and inform prevention measures.
- Investigated suspicious transactions, leading to effective prevention of fraudulent activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud prevention strategies.
- Developed training materials that enhanced staff understanding of fraud detection procedures.
Executive Team Leader of Asset Protection
Target
San Antonio
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Assistant Manager over entire store over a high risk higher volume store.
- Work on coming up with strategies for risk management throughout the building to reduce shortage and maximize productivity.
- As well as develop my team and promote a safe culture.
- I work on developing and recruiting talent throughout the district and holding peers and employees accountable to meeting expectations and deadlines.
- I worked as a district mentor over all Assets Protection Specialist in the district and helped track data and partner with local law enforcement to close out external theft cases.
Asset Protection Team Leader
Target
San Antonio
10.2020 - 12.2021
- I was a leader over my own department at a higher risk store.
- I worked on the development and results of my team.
- I created strategies to reduce shortage throughout the store with a focus on internal, external and operational practices.
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
San Antonio
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Lead a team of five Target Protection Specialists.
- Investigates external and internal theft, as well as the safety and security of Team Members and Guests.
- Identifies and keeps track of various booster activities and creates data sheets to identify trends and shares data with other stores and colleagues.
- Works with local law enforcement and assists with various events the store hosts, such as Shop with a Cop and Black Friday.
Target Protection Specialist
Target
San Antonio
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked in a fast paced and detail oriented department.
- Represented department by offering great customer service and helped de-escalate urgent situations.
- Assisted Asset Protection Specialist with external theft.
Education
High school diploma -
Harlandale High School
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Observation skills
- De-escalation skills
- Nonviolent Intervention certified
- Strong collaboration skills
- Leadership
- Colleague training
- Warehouse skills
Awards
- Multiple Target Protection Specialist MVP awards (out of own district)
- Multiple Asset Protection Specialist MVP awards (out of own district)
- Multiple district MVP for team development.
- Top 10 store in Group.
- Top 10% store in Region.
Timeline
Fraud Operations Specialist
Citibank
08.2024 - Current
Executive Team Leader of Asset Protection
Target
12.2021 - 08.2024
Asset Protection Team Leader
Target
10.2020 - 12.2021
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
07.2017 - 10.2020
Target Protection Specialist
Target
02.2016 - 07.2017
High school diploma -
Harlandale High School