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Recruit and onboard Safe and Secure Associates, Team Leaders and Managers for all new sites.Directly manage all hourly and salaried leaders during their acclimation period. Developing Safe and Secure Team resource page with current best practices, policies and action plans to provide additional resources and framework for managers outside of their acclimation period. Coordinate site launch and inventory arrival dates with Construction Program Managers and Logistics directors.Conduct site visits to support launch of programs and validate execution of existing programs.Develop action plans in partnership with Construction, Facilities Management and Field Leadership to resolve any program deficiencies.

Design and implement Access Control and CCTV plans for more than 160 locations.Streamlined workflow to remove inefficiencies and balance workload on team.Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors and internal partners to ensure projects are delivered in a collaborative fashion with all objectives delivered.Directly managed 1 technician, 2 project coordinators and 5 vendor relationships.

Leading all Safety and Security efforts for 500+ employees with more than $80MM on site. Directly managed 15 asset protection professionals and 1 technician. Leverage partnerships with EHS and Property Operations team to mitigate safety risks and ensure site remains OSHA compliant.Conduct root-cause analysis for all on site accidents resulting in injury or damage to assets and implement corrective action plan.Support Property Operations team and ensure business continuity by coordinating on-site work with vendors and validating projects are completed to standard. Transitioned site from a third-party security provider to in-house, reducing expense and improving the quality of service provided by the asset protection team.

Responsible for ensuring store and range compliance with all ATF, OSHA and State regulations. Developed partnerships with law enforcement agencies to investigate and resolve firearm related crimes to include robberies, burglaries and illegal firearm purchases.Identify and resolve all inventory and cash discrepancies.

Managed store operations, staffing and store P&L. Created and implemented best practices to improve overall store efficiency. Provide strategic merchandising and sales plans to owners to control profit margins. Developed relationships with brands to ensure in-stocks, identify new products and negotiate terms.

Leading 1 of 2 Nike Employee stores in the US.Managed the performance of 9 managers and 120 employees.Developed partnerships with the Buying and Allocations Team to localize product selection.Collaborated with supply chain and 3PLs to streamline freight-flow and minimize costs.

Leading a 22 million dollar Target store.Driving Target's mission statement by delivering a brand shopping experience.Responsible for all store operations and financials which includes: sales, payroll, inventory management, controllable & non-controllable expenses, staffing, team development, guest service, safety, and logistics results.Managing the performance of 5 assistant managers, 9 supervisors, and 130 team members.Consistently ranked in the top 10 out of 66 stores for amazing guest service.

Initiated and resolved investigations including pharmacy diversion, credit/debit/check fraud, counterfeit currency, and online and brick and mortar fencing operations in partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.Implemented store investigative focuses and routines, maximizing the identification and resolution of theft, significantly improving store shortage performance.Responsible for the development and support of all new in role assets protection leaders in 18 stores.Led the group with overall shortage results at 0.77%.Reduced security incidents by 36%, ranked 10th lowest in the company.

Served as assistant manager at a 21 million dollar store.Utilized reporting to identify and respond to operational gaps, safety and theft trendsDeveloped and led a shortage awareness culture minimize the loss of merchandise.Initiated and resolved investigations including cash theft, counterfeit currency, and brick and mortar fencing operations in partnership with local law enforcement agencies.Developed and supported new in role leaders through certification courses including internal interviewing, external apprehension, and non-violent intervention.Managed the performance of 6 supervisors, and 100 employees.