Asset Protection Safety Manager
Resume:
Richard
Weatherford
Jacksonville, FL, 32218
*.***************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Lowe’s, Jacksonville
February 2023- present
Asset Protection and Safety Manager
● Spearheaded safety initiatives to maintain a secure working environment for employees and provide a safe shopping experience for customers, fostering a culture of prevention and awareness.
● Achieved an 80% reduction in annual accidents by implementing comprehensive training programs for all associates. Conducted systematic follow-ups at 7, 30, 60, and 90-day intervals after associates began sales floor duties, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
● Collaborated closely with leadership to review and analyze shrink trends through weekly, monthly, and quarterly asset protection walks, identifying risks and implementing corrective measures.
● Led thorough internal reviews to investigate potential cases of associate dishonesty, including time theft, refund fraud, unauthorized markdowns, and cash thefts, safeguarding company assets.
● Successfully reduced internal and external shrink by 10% through the introduction of company standards and best practices, resulting in improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Walmart, Jacksonville
July 2019-February 2023
Asset Protection Manager
● Proactively maintained a secure working environment for employees and ensured a safe shopping experience for customers by enforcing company safety standards and best practices.
● Decreased annual accidents by 20% through diligent training and enforcement of spill response protocols and adherence to company safety guidelines, promoting a culture of
accountability.
SKILLS
● Customer service
● Quality Control
● Training
● Shift Supervisor
● Criminal investigation
● Law enforcement
● Surveillance
● CCTV
● Loss Prevention
● Security
● Conflict management
● Report writing
● Safety program
development
● Hazard identification
● Incident reporting
● Implementing policies
● Staff training
● Safety audits
● Personal protective
equipment
● Safety inspection
● Training program
development
● Regulations and
compliance
● Flight line operations
● HAZMAT handling
● Shipping and receiving
● Firearms handling
● Aircraft inspections
● Quality assurance
inspections
● Technical manual
interpretation
● Record keeping
● Equipment
maintenance
● Utilized CCTV monitoring to oversee both associate and customer activity, effectively identifying potential risks, preventing theft, and minimizing merchandise shrinkage.
● Audited and maintained control over all store keys, ensuring restricted access to critical areas and secure handling of inventory and high-value merchandise.
● Led an annual inventory audit for a $90 million store, identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies, and driving a 90% reduction in reported losses through strategic asset protection measures.
Enkie, Jacksonville
Septemeber 2014- July 2019
Casting Shift Supervisor
● Effectively planned and coordinated work schedules, task assignments, and production sequences to consistently meet or exceed production targets and organizational goals.
● Conducted comprehensive employee training on work procedures, safety protocols, and company compliance standards, fostering a well-prepared and safety-conscious workforce.
● Delivered clear work instructions and allocated resources efficiently to maintain high customer service standards, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
● Played a key role in the successful implementation of new production systems, policies, and procedures, enhancing overall productivity and adherence to industry regulations.
● Inspected materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions, ensuring the production of high-quality outputs and minimizing operational downtime.
● Ensured full compliance with building rules, regulations, and safety standards, maintaining a secure and efficient working environment.
● Acted as the first responder in medical emergencies, including handling incoming emergency calls and managing code red situations, ensuring timely and effective responses to critical incidents.
Superior Gun and Pawn, Virginia Beach, VA
July 2011- September 2014
Firearms sale, range master, and firearm safety coordinator
● As a sales person I had to work hand and hand with customers and answer question they may have had when it comes to purchasing firearms
● I was responsible for making sure that all sales follow the ATF laws.
● Ensured that all form 4473 where filled out correctly, to recognize straw purchases and identify possible red flags when purchasing firearms.
● Problem-solving
capacity
● Missile testing
● Weapons loading
techniques
● Explosive safety
procedures
● Inventory control
procedures
● Time management
proficiency
● Bomb and missile
servicing
● Ammunition loading
● Aircraft ordnance
handling
● Countermeasure
dispensing systems
● Ordnance storage
management
● Bomb rack assembly
● Missile system
operations
● Ammunition stowing
● Teamwork and
collaboration
● Attention to detail
● Multitasking Abilities
● Organizational skills
● Inspection procedures
● Active listening
● Effective
communication
● Adaptability and
flexibility
AWARDS
Navy Marine Corps
achievement medal
LANGUAGES
English
● My duties as a range included training all shooters on the safety procedures and requirements where followed, and stopping all violations.
U.S.Navy, Norfolk, VA
June 2004- July 2014
E-5, Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd class, armor
● Responsible for conduction QA inspections on all built ordnance, and ensuring that it was delivered to the air wing in a timely and safe manner.
● Managed all inventory for all missiles, bombs, CADS, Chaff and Flares, and ammunition.
● Lead the sailor in the Bomb farm in issuing ordnance to the air wing.
● Effectively assembled, tested, and maintained all ordnance to support the airwing in practice and in real world engagements.
● As the security force Armor I was responsible with the maintenance, upkeep, and issuing of the firearms to all security watch standers.
EDUCATION
Jean Ribault high school Jacksonville, FL— Diploma August 2000 - May 2004
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