VERNESTER SHEARD
Hampton,GA
Summary
Training (10+ years) Cost reduction (10+ years) Budget (8 years) Security (10+ years) Time management (10+ years) Human resources (10+ years) Correspondence (10+ years) Clerical (8 years) Microsoft word (7 years) Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Asset Protection Manager professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
CPR/First Aid
Alpharetta, GA
05.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Creme De La Creme Center Of Excellence
Alpharetta, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Employment Specialist
Marrakech Inc
West Haven, CT
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Assists program participants in determining their vocational/employment plans for a case load of 20 or more individuals at one time
- Maintain regular contact with area employers with the purpose of developing job leads and placements
- Assists with the coordination of daily transportation needs of participants to work by instructing on use of public transportation, tapping into other transportation resources, coordinating with other team members, etc
- Serve as member in a collaborative, recovery-oriented, evidence based integrated employment service
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff, case managers, residential team and other involved member
- Carry out duties for the purpose of the development and implementation of employment strategies including job coaching within a person-centered Recovery Plan
- Carry out clinical recommendations
- Work in collaboration with a MHA clinical team, track data, review progress, modify and report on individualized recovery plans as recommended by the team
- Assure that project Goals are implemented for both the supported employment staff and the team on which assigned
- Follow the rules and procedures of the site policies and procedures for professional services
- Complete project reporting compliance with regard to data and outcomes as assigned by Director.
Asset Protection Manager/Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
, NJ
06.2001 - 08.2015
- Serving as the lead team member, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among analysts, checking on work in progress, and reviewing completed work to see that the instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met
- Reviewed of final products and reports for the team to ensure accuracy prior to submission to senior leadership, such as reports, briefings, and documented courses of action, Analyzed trends, state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technology in order to develop or improve existing program(s) and/or that may indicate potential need for Federal involvement and/or asset deployment and reports accordingly through appropriate channels
- Ensured a systematic analytical approach to collecting and interpreting data and information, analyzing current capabilities gaps, and coordinating with Operational Planners to develop recommended courses of action for incident response
- Coordinated transmittal of documents through FEMA's Consolidated Resource Centers utilizing a web-based tool, scheduling site inspections with the applicants and Site Inspector
- Task Force Leader and identifying when technical expertise may be needed throughout the program delivery process
- Identifying program deficiencies and uses innovative techniques to produce evaluation reports that accurately reflect thorough and concise assessments of strengths and weaknesses of emergency preparedness plans, policies, systems, and procedures
- Performed with local and federal agencies
- Performed payroll functions, such as maintaining time keeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and Gola cheapness to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Trained new employees on OSHA compliance
- Overseer of the claims process by reviewing and validating damage details, scopes of work, and costs with the applicant
- Attended training classes to maintain certification, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Lead Store Detective
Stop & Shop
Fairfield, CT
04.1997 - 07.2001
- Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
Shift Supervisor
Allied Security
Fairfield, CT
01.1988 - 05.1997
- Administered systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety
- Supervised surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures and safety
- Collaborated with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases
- Analyzed retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft
- Coordinated theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities
- Oversees close out by assisting with the development of the Determination Memo and communicating final determinations to the applicants
- Conducted an exit briefing with the applicant
- Performed other duties as required
- Maintained order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training
- Organized employee work schedules
- Developed work or security procedures
- Detect and Deter
- Safeguarded company assets
- Trained new employees on OSHA compliance
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge
- Administered fact-finding techniques to validate analyze information
- Evaluating work clothes and prioritizing competing demands to meet project deadlines
- Building relationships with stakeholders to show policies and processes are applied to meet organizational goals
- Conveying technical policies related to engineering and construction to non-technical managers
- None in sociology
Education
No Degree - Social Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTNo Degree - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT10+ years) - undefined
Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook Interviewing (10+ years) Logistics (3 years) Behavioral Health (2 years) Typing (10 - Public Relations
CCTV - undefined
Stocking (10 - undefined
Cash Handling (10+ years) Receptionist - undefined
10+ years) Driving Experience (10+ years) Management Experience (10+ years) Sales Management (10+ years) Direct Care (5 years) Direct Support - undefined
JOB (10+ years) Merchandising (10 - undefined
Computer Networking (3 years) Incident Response (10+ years) Assistant Manager Experience (10+ years) - undefined
Skills
- CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- FEMA
- June 2019 to Present
- Ncy Management Institute
- This Certificate of Achievement is to acknowledge that
- VERNESTER SHEARD
- Has reaffirmed a dedication to serve in times of crisis through continued professional development and completion of the
- Independent study
- Security Guard Skills
- Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints
- Critical Thinking
- Using logic to solve problems
- Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills — Proficient
- Maintaining productive team relationships by identifying conflict and settling disputes
- Active Listening — Proficient
- Full results: Proficient
- Retail Customer Service — Familiar
- Measures a candidate's ability to comprehend and respond appropriately to retail customer needs
- Committing product or merchandise information to memory and recalling it at a later time
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in
- Any professional field
- Operation in control: Advanced
- Personnel and human resources: Advanced
- Customer in personnel service: Expert
- Law and government: Advanced
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Computer Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Information Security
- Order Management
- Hiring and Training
- Shift Scheduling
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Human Resources Oversight
- Originality and Creativity
- Assignment Delegation
- Program Optimization
- Sales Promotion
- Time Management
- Business Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Inventory Control
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Certification
Professional Skills
Training: Expert
Microsoft Word: Advanced
Budget: Advanced
Clerical: Expert
Correspondence: Advanced
Cost Reduction: Intermediate
Public Safety and Security: Expert
Time Management: Expert
Judgment and Decision Making: Expert
Administration and management: Expert
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
CPR/First Aid
05.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Creme De La Creme Center Of Excellence
03.2022 - Current
Employment Specialist
Marrakech Inc
09.2017 - 12.2021
Asset Protection Manager/Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
06.2001 - 08.2015
Lead Store Detective
Stop & Shop
04.1997 - 07.2001
Shift Supervisor
Allied Security
01.1988 - 05.1997
No Degree - Social Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College