Taylor Smith
Fountain Hills,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in asset protection and merchandising at Walmart and Target. Proven track record in loss prevention through detailed investigations and surveillance, coupled with strong risk assessment, and communication skills. Proficient in cybersecurity fundamentals, ensuring safety and security, while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Merchandise Expert
Target
Fountain Hills, AZ
10.2022 - Current
- Created product displays to maximize visibility of inventory for customers.
- Conducted regular stock counts to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Performed price changes according to corporate guidelines without errors.
- Trained new team members on proper merchandising techniques and procedures.
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
Chandler, AZ
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Control reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets through undercover floor surveillance, CCTV and PTZ camera surveillance.
- Conducted internal/external theft investigations and detainments leading to prosecution and restitution.
- Created and filed detailed reports of theft occurrences or security incidents.
- Weekly review of register audit reports followed by investigation of any suspicious findings using register log and transaction history review tools.
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
Chandler, AZ
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Mitigated risk, oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities, or potential security and safety issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE06.2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ05.2021
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Chandler, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Windows and Office, Linux
- FTK Imager, Metasploit, and Wireshark
- Cybersecurity fundamentals and frameworks (NIST, ISO)
- Active listening
- Strong investigational, surveillance and observational abilities, with a high attention to detail
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- De-escalation and communication
- Data analysis
Projects
- Conducted several simulation penetration tests on virtual desktop for web applications and networks to identify vulnerabilities through use of tools like Nmap, Wireshark, Metaslpoit, and FTK imager. Each penetration test was followed by an extensive and detailed penetration report of the different processes and findings of the test.
Timeline
General Merchandise Expert
Target
10.2022 - Current
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
05.2018 - 09.2022
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Bellevue University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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