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Zachary Workman

Columbus,OH

Summary

Experienced investigator and analytical professional with a strong history of shrink reduction, crisis management, team development, and analytics. Motivational trainer and collaborator focused on pushing the boundaries of communication while building skill sets that drive a safe and secure culture and protect company assets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Investigator

Family Dollar
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing 15 locations in central Ohio.
  • Conducted monthly store audits and monitored store shrink performance.
  • Surfaced and closed 19 cases in 2023 involving employee dishonesty.

Corporate Investigator

Chipotle - Contract role
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for providing internal support to up to 3000 restaurants regarding best practices for cash handling and investigations.
  • Surfaced and closed 61 internal cases involving dishonest employees.

Senior Investigator, Asset Protection

Abercrombie & Fitch
Columbus , Ohio
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for 14 locations in Columbus and Cleveland, responsible for coaching, teaching, and training on asset and profit protection policies, as well as operational compliance through audits.
  • Identified, investigated, and interviewed 11 cases of internal theft and fraud within 9 months.

Team Leader, Asset Protection

Target
Hilliard, Ohio
03.2018 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for team development, with three direct reports promoted to next-level management.
  • Researched and closed (23) internal cases involving dishonest employees.
  • Successfully assisted with decreasing shrinkage from 2.1% to 1.74% in 2019.

Multi-Unit Loss Prevention Manager

Macy's
Columbus Grove, OH
03.2012 - 02.2018
  • Promoted from lead detective to Manager in 2015
  • Through a collaborative effort, we successfully reduced the shrink percent from 4.1 in 2015 to 2.01 in 2016, resulting in a substantial saving of $400K for the fiscal year.
  • Led, managed, and Supported more than five Direct reports on my team during high-level times in their careers.

Education

Law/Business

Reynoldsburg High School Business Education Leadership & Law Academy
Reynoldsburg, OH
06.2007

Skills

  • Certified in Wicklander-Zulawski
  • Recipient of LPC Scholarship
  • Internal and External interviewing
  • Organized Retail Crime resolution
  • Data entry and Cash discrepancies
  • Internal Audit

Timeline

Market Investigator

Family Dollar
10.2023 - Current

Corporate Investigator

Chipotle - Contract role
01.2023 - 10.2023

Senior Investigator, Asset Protection

Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2022 - 01.2023

Team Leader, Asset Protection

Target
03.2018 - 02.2022

Multi-Unit Loss Prevention Manager

Macy's
03.2012 - 02.2018

Law/Business

Reynoldsburg High School Business Education Leadership & Law Academy
Zachary Workman