Tamur Mirza
Asset Protection Specialist
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Asset Protection Specialist, who holds a supervisory position. Driven and resourceful loss prevention specialist with over 5 years of experience providing effective security presence through various tactics to deter and prevent company theft. Personable leader with ability to engage, motivate, and drive a team. Developed key strategic alliances to support business objectives. Received awards and frequent commendations for quality of performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
05.2021 - Current
- Represented Target in court proceedings and investigations.
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
- Led physical security and safety culture through training and by promoting safe and secure standards.
- Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Trained loss prevention staff and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
Security Specialist
Target
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
Sales Associate
Target
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Centers Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
Sales Associate
Duane Reade
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs.
Sales Associate
Hudson News
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
Cashier
Gateway Coffee Shop
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Theft Reduction
- Personnel Management
- Intelligence Surveillance
- Security Awareness
- Internal Investigations
- Cultural Awareness
- Training Methods
- Team Goals
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Professional Development
Certification
- Certified Apprehension Officer (CAO)
- Protection the Homeland Innovation, LLC
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
05.2021 - Current
Asset Protection Specialist
Target
06.2019 - 05.2021
Security Specialist
Target
02.2017 - 06.2019
Sales Associate
Target
07.2016 - 02.2017
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Centers Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2015
Sales Associate
Duane Reade
04.2014 - 04.2015
Sales Associate
Hudson News
04.2013 - 04.2014
Cashier
Gateway Coffee Shop
07.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College
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