David Friend
Sacramento
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at Target and Walmart, excelling in incident response and theft prevention. Proven track record of reducing shrinkage rates through strategic asset protection initiatives and strong collaboration with law enforcement. Skilled in CCTV monitoring and fostering a welcoming environment while prioritizing safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Target Security Specialist
Target
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
- Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.
- Performed regular audits of existing security measures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes accordingly.
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Patrolled store and staffed designated posts for visible security presence to customers and associates.
- Initiated and led asset protection theft investigations following SOP.
- Viewed store CCTV, alarm and exception reporting systems to monitor activity and detect theft.
- Reduced shrinkage rates by identifying areas of vulnerability within the organization and implementing targeted loss prevention strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sacramento High
Sacramento06-1999
Skills
- Access control
- Professionalism
- Incident response
- InfoSec
- CCTV monitoring
- Identity management
- Emergency response
- Data entry
- Crime prevention
- Surveillance
- Team player
- Theft prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Target Security Specialist
Target
06.2023 - 04.2025
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
04.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Sacramento High
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