Victor Cadena
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Walmart in enhancing asset protection through meticulous surveillance and loss prevention strategies. Excelled in roles requiring the operation of heavy machinery, including forklifts, at Interchange Group, Inc., showcasing strong safety awareness and efficient materials handling. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, alongside certified forklift operation skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Interchange Group, Inc.
Harrisonburg, USA
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring items are placed properly to prevent damage.
- Operated a forklift to safely and efficiently transport materials, products, and equipment.
- Consistently followed safety protocols to maintain a risk-free work environment.
- Utilized specialized equipment to transport large items efficiently.
- Assisted in the packaging and labeling of products for shipment or storage purposes.
- Maintained proper stacking techniques in line with weight safety regulations.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
Harrisonburg, USA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- I worked for the Walmart Asset Protection team. I started off as OGP, which is picking and dispensing or staging online orders, then worked my way up to this position. I'm always willing to learn something new and strive to be the best at whatever I do.
- Monitored store surveillance cameras to detect suspicious activity or criminal behavior.
- Assisted with the development of safety policies and procedures to reduce loss exposure.
- Prepared detailed reports on all investigations that included evidence gathered and recommendations for corrective action.
- Identified areas of risk within the stores through periodic audits of cash handling practices, inventory control processes, customer service protocols.
- Trained staff members on how best utilize EAS systems as a tool for reducing losses due to theft or fraud.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as CCTV footage, sales records, and incident reports to identify trends in loss prevention activities.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Loss Prevention Managers to develop strategies to reduce shrinkage.
- Participated in training sessions for new hires on proper asset protection techniques.
- Conducted investigations into internal and external theft, employee misconduct, and other policy violations.
James Madison University
Aramark
Harrisonburg, VA
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Greeted guests and provided information regarding hotel services, amenities, and local attractions.
Education
High school diploma -
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- Cashiering
- Cleaning experience
- Packaging
- Food Preparation
- Food Service
- Cash Handling
- Warehouse Experience
- Order Picking
- Host/Hostess
- Retail Sales
- Loss Prevention
- CCTV
- Surveillance
- Security
- Pallet Jack
- Warehouse picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling
- Safety awareness
- Staging and sorting
- Lift equipment operation
- Safe driver
- Basic math aptitude
- Pallet stacking
- Heavy equipment operations
- Forklift operation
- Barcode scanning
- Certified forklift operator
- Loading and unloading
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Interchange Group, Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2024
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
06.2020 - 10.2022
James Madison University
Aramark
10.2018 - 05.2020
High school diploma -
Harrisonburg High School