Elias Vrooman
Covina
Summary
Experienced Asset Protection Specialist with 10 years of experience in mitigating malicious and operational shrink, while addressing overhead and sales floor safety concerns.
Dedicated Asset Protection Specialist skilled in surveillance and safety management. Proven track record of partnering with law enforcement and documenting incidents, committed to creating secure environments through attentive monitoring and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Asset Protection Specialist
The Home Depot
Upland
01.2015 - Current
- Conducted undercover floor surveillance to identify and address potential theft or security breaches.
- Performed weekly walks to ensure the proper safety policies were met and to identify as well as mitigate dangerous situations.
- Maintained a clean and organized office while utilizing CCTV to identify potential internal theft issues.
- Documented thefts thoroughly by completing all necessary documents and preserving all related camera footage and physical evidence for future reference.
- Partnered with local and county law enforcement to build strong relationships.
Warehouse Tech/Maintenance Technician
SteamX
Signal Hill
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Receiving parts, labeling, ordering stock, and putting parts away.
- Assist lead service tech in diagnosing and repairing systems from customers or city entities.
- Ensure a safe, clean work environment throughout the day.
- Handled chemicals using proper safe handling guidelines whether restocking short inventory supplies or disposing of chemicals for waste while maintaining all hazmat policies and procedures.
Education
Cybersecurity Certificate - Cyber Security
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 11.2025 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA 06.1998 - 02.2013
Associates of Science - Administration of Justice
Citrus Community College
Glendora, CASome College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CASkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Skilled in use of power tools
- Fabrication
- Heavy equipment
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly and efficiently
- Ability to solve problems
- Collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to produce high-quality work
- Effective time management skills
- Surveillance techniques
Timeline
Cybersecurity Certificate - Cyber Security
Purdue University
11.2025 - 12.2025
Asset Protection Specialist
The Home Depot
01.2015 - Current
Warehouse Tech/Maintenance Technician
SteamX
11.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mt. San Antonio College
06.1998 - 02.2013
Associates of Science - Administration of Justice
Citrus Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies
Mt. San Antonio College