Ashley Vandepoppe
Banning
Summary
Forward-thinking Asset Protection Manager with proven track record of leading teams to mitigate risks and ensure safety. Proactive in identifying potential security threats and implementing effective strategies to prevent loss. Assertive in managing complex situations and resolving conflicts efficiently. Dedicated to creating secure environment while fostering culture of vigilance and accountability. Looking to enhance my skills in organized retail crime investigations to help the company combat and mitigate theft.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Protection Manager
Macys Department Store
02.2024 - Current
- Lead the store executive team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and managing the store's shortage prevention and awareness programs
- Develop relationships with Store, Division, and Regional leaders to gain support towards achieving shortage goals
- Manage and monitor internal and external theft investigations, apprehensions, and recoveries
- Analyze theft trends through the utilization of available AP Reports, Systems, and Technology
- Ensure that all AP policies and procedures are thoroughly understood by the AP team and executed effectively
- Support the preparation, take, and reconciliation of the annual inventory process
- Focus on significant shortage opportunities and develop action plans with a higher level of impact to improve location and district results
Asset Protection Captain
Macys Department Store
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilize CCTV to identify and observe shoplifters in the store
- Apprehend shoplifters using reasonable force
- Review reports daily to build leads of internal theft
- Interview store colleagues for internal theft
- Conduct floor walks and make observations of suspicious activity occurring in the store
- Communicate closely with coworkers while working internal and external cases
- Come up and implement shortage tactics for top shortage departments
- Train and mentor new and current Detectives to ensure non negotiables are completed daily
Asset Protection Supervisor
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained a safe and secure environment
- Minimized operational shortages
- Built great teams and partnerships
- Mitigate theft and fraud
- Oversaw gate operations and ensured guard shack SOP was being met
- Supervised 25 associates between two buildings and 4 shifts
- Investigated internal theft and led investigations within my team
- Conducted internal theft interviews
Asset Protection Leader
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversaw the daily shift operations
- Conducted live CCTV surveillance to identify theft indicators
- Yard management
- Gate operations
- Witness during integrity interviews
Traffic Control Agent
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Ensured all inbound and outbound truck traffic was checked in timely and guard shack SOP was being met
- Ensured all trailers were accounted for by completing a daily yard audit
- Conducted training of new hires
- Administered associate badges
Security Guard
Imperial Security Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Patrolled premises regularly to maintain order and establish security presence.
- Secured exits and entrances at end of operations, controlling access to building.
- Escorted individuals to specified locations to provide guidance and personal protection.
- Operated company vehicles to patrol large sites.
- Checked surveillance cameras to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
Katy, TXSkills
- Security systems management
- Internal audits
- Case report writing
- Physical security
- Investigation techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved store of the quarter for Spring 2025 by completing internal and external productivity with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
Certification
Wicklander-Zulawski interview and interrogations
Macy's Internal Interview Certified
Avade Training
Internal Case Dollars
A colleague who was in charge of the DIF (Destroy in Field) process was stealing these items before processing them as DIF and tossing them in the hazardous waste. We did a camera move in the stockroom and then utilized a hidden camera and observed him concealing bottles in his jacket, socks, and pockets. The total he admitted to was $264,180.
Timeline
Asset Protection Manager
Macys Department Store
02.2024 - Current
Asset Protection Captain
Macys Department Store
06.2023 - 02.2024
Asset Protection Supervisor
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
Asset Protection Leader
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
06.2019 - 05.2021
Traffic Control Agent
Burlington Coat Factory Distribution Center
01.2017 - 06.2019
Security Guard
Imperial Security Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
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