Ryan Watkins Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City

• APM focusing on external/internal investigations, strategy, execution, shrink reduction and physical security
• Lead and manage team of Asset Protection Agents/Security Ambassadors
• Internal/external investigations
• Surveillance
• Apprehend/prosecute
• Minimize/mitigate internal loss

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York

• Coordinate and conduct investigations related to internal theft and violations of company policies
• Conduct cash management audits & receiving audits for procedural compliance, while overseeing team budget
• Maintain documentation by inputting all security-related incidents and investigations into Asset Protection Information System (Proficiency) to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraudulent activity
• Create and implement security standards, policies, and procedures to provide a safe working environment
• Identify complex problems and review related information to provide solutions best suited for the organization
• Partner as a liaison with the New York Police Department (NYPD) in the apprehension & prosecution of shoplifting suspects

Greater New York City Area

- Individually-recruited to join the security team tasked with launching the Polo Ralph Lauren flagship store opening- Worked in team setting to coordinate all installation, testing and monitoring of all asset protection strategies/program - Triage conflicts as needed, working with third-party vendors to ensure optimal functionality, reliability and.

Greater New York City Area

• Part of 3-person team to manage the security of the SoHo site- visited by hundreds of patrons daily
• Oversee site operations and work in concert with the Flagship Security Team and national corporate policies. This includes: - Monitoring security technology, tactical radio communication, emergency action plan.

New York

• Lead Security Officer- NY State Lottery Customer Service Center
• Contracted to independently manage site security, which was visited by over 200 guests daily and 15 employees
• Work in concert with the NY State Lottery Site Manager
• Position frequently required capable, prompt and safe conflict responsiveness
• Work autonomously, maintain consistent reliability, sound judgment for problem solving, technical know-how and the ability to succinctly multi-task in a dynamic environment while overseeing, at times, fund exchanges in.
• Notable occurrences: - Manage special events on site, including safety of celebrity clientele and television broadcasts- Individually managed various emergency health-related incidences, while maintaining control over.

United Kingdom/ Germany/Middle East

• Served as an active duty soldier (combat infantryman) in the British Military for over 6 years as a Rifleman within5 Rifles based in Paderborn, Germany.
• Often managed responsibilities above my rank from my established leadership skills.
• Interfaced between the British and NATO forces while deployed in both Iraq andAfghanistan.
• Heavy weapons specialist
• Experience using tactical communications systems and includes system establishment,troubleshooting and instructing novice users.
• Involved in varied classified missions and operations in addition to being intimately involvedin infrastructure stabilization.

Gcse

GCSE's: English, Maths, Science Languages: French

Education record