Timothy Collins
Papillion,NE
Summary
Experienced Retail Project Coach adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Project Coach
Walmart Inc
Omaha Nebraska
01.2019 - Current
- Provides guidance to 3rd party supervisors. Trains, mentors and provides guidance to Walmart remodel associates and junior SPC's.
- Phased, scoped, and executed REX projects
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication, regularly soliciting feedback, and delivering on commitments made during negotiations.
- Provide guidance to cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the successful completion of the project.
- Proactively identifies potential opportunities and develops contingency plans to ensure that the project moves forward.
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart Inc
Store 3278, Lincoln Nebraska
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Enhanced overall asset protection by implementing effective security measures and loss prevention strategies.
- Reduced instances of theft by conducting regular audits, monitoring surveillance systems, and training staff on best practices.
- Improved inventory accuracy by overseeing regular cycle counts and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with store management to develop and enforce policies for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
Target Protection Specialist
Target Stores Inc
Omaha, IL
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Enhanced security measures by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing appropriate protocols.
- Reduced incidents of theft by maintaining vigilant oversight on high-risk areas, suspicious activities and performing perpetual inventory.
- Served as a member of the Retail Coalition of Omaha working with local, and state police to help reduce shoplifting loss.
Background Investigator
NATO Headquarters
Pristina Kosovo (Former Yugoslavia)
07.2006 - 05.2014
- Conducted background investigation on Host Country Nationals, (HCN), NATO Country civilians and United Nations personnel to determine eligibility for access to the military installations in the Kosovo theater of operations.
- Worked with Allied Command Counterintelligence (ACCI) involving HCN’s whose background indicated a potential threat to NATO personnel and installations.
- Worked closely with International and local law enforcement entities on criminal matters, involving HCN’s and NATO personnel.
- Utilized classified and open source data sources to verify information on interviewees.
- Led 3 junior Background Investigators, from Spain, Romania and Germany.
- Possessed a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Local Employeed Person, Screener
CACI International
Arlington Virginia
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Vetted all Host Country Nationals and locally operated businesses requiring access to all U.S. Military Installation in the Kosovo Area of Operations.
- Debriefed US Military personnel, after they had contacts with persons of interest.
- Interviewed HCN’s as part of the vetting process. Conducted research using various open source and United States Government classified databases. Filled request for information from the Human Intelligence Operations Cell (HOC).
- Worked with the Camp Security Forces, Criminal Investigation Detachment and U.S. Army Counter Intelligence.
- Partnered with the Organization for the Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), on security issues involving U.S. Military personnel and civilians assigned to the Kosovo Area of Operation.
- Possessed and maintained a Top-Secret security clearance.
Military Police (31B)
Nebraska Army National Guard
Omaha, NE
04.1997 - 07.2004
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Military Police Law and Order Detachment consisting of 45 personnel.
- Responsible for training, selecting, and placement of unit members in different job slots within the unit.
- Coordinated monthly drills and pay of unit members.
- Coordinated with higher Headquarters for pre-deployment training.
- Served as the Task Force First Sergeant, for a joint Military Police Detachment deployed to KFOR 5B, Kosovo
- Worked with the Camp Security Forces, and the Criminal Investigation Detachment.
- Received training in investigations, force protection, physical security, and day-to-day law enforcement operations
Education
Political Science
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDHigh School Diploma -
Bellevue E
Bellevue, NE05.1982
Skills
- Clear and concise communicator
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Leadership Development
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Monitoring
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
Retail Project Coach
Walmart Inc
01.2019 - Current
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart Inc
09.2015 - 09.2019
Target Protection Specialist
Target Stores Inc
07.2014 - 09.2015
Background Investigator
NATO Headquarters
07.2006 - 05.2014
Local Employeed Person, Screener
CACI International
10.2004 - 07.2006
Military Police (31B)
Nebraska Army National Guard
04.1997 - 07.2004
Political Science
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
Bellevue E