Kyle Kurtz, CFI, LPC

Kyle Kurtz, CFI, LPC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    District Asset Protection Manager at The Home Depot

  • Education

    • University of Arizona Global Campus

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Business Administration - MBA
    • College of the Canyons

      2020 - 2023
      Associate of Science - AS Surveying Technology/Surveying 4.0
    • Michigan State University

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Criminal Justice and Corrections
    • Schoolcraft College

      2009 - 2011
      Associate's degree General Studies
  • Experience

    • United States Marine Corps

      Jul 2006 - Oct 2007
      Anti-Tank Assaultman
    • Walmart

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
      Asset Protection Associate

      -Responsible for protecting company assets-Apprehended and detained shoplifters-Required report writing skills in detailed reports on all shoplifting apprehensions and incidents-Maintained and encouraged a safe work environment-Cooperative interaction with operations to achieve mutual goals-Initiate both internal and external fraud investigations, utilizing both overt and covert surveillancetechniques to gather evidence of criminal activity

    • Lowe's Companies, Inc.

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2019
      Loss Prevention Safety Manager

      -Senior level business partner focused on managing, executing, and enhancing profits-Work with management to better the customer experience by creating and executing action plans-Detects, deters, and investigates violations of company policies and criminal activities by investigating alleged fraud and illegal activities-Monitors and investigates operational shrinkage to prevent loss of stock, product, or inventory by reviewing shrinkage reports for all store areas and departments-Trains employees on the handling of hazardous materials and safety-Monitors operational controls by identifying and communicating performance goals andobjectives; building accountability for policies and procedures-Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments for loss preventioninspiring, gaining buy-in, and driving execution through partnerships with store operations-Monitors vendor performance and validates safety and shrink controls-Reduction in associate injuries and accidents year after year-Finished FY2015 inventory performance 3rd overall in the entire company for variance to plan. Show less

    • Lyon Township Fire Dept

      Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
      Firefighter

      -Perform the duties of a firefighter which includes but is not limited to: EMS, Fire Suppression, Haz-Mat, Fire Prevention Education, Apparatus Maintenance, and Report Writing-Emergency Preparedness Training in an Active Shooter scenario

    • Grand Traverse Metro Fire

      Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
      Firefighter
    • Civil Air Patrol

      Jul 2018 - Jun 2023
      2nd Lieutenant

      -Serve in the Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) with current rank of 2nd Lieutenant-Duties and responsibilities: Personnel Officer and Assistant Safety Officer-Maintain all personnel records for members within the squadron, updating and submitting for promotions when cadets and senior members attain them

    • Target

      Apr 2019 - Oct 2021
      Executive Team Lead Asset Protection

      -Lead investigative and verbal de-escalation classroom trainings. Facilitate other trainings as needed for my AP team, store and district.-Educate store leaders and teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.-Identify shortage risks in key divisions and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales.-Managed, influenced and validated a safe and secure culture by driving physical security and safety processes; lead store response and emergency crisis situations and created plans for in-store events.-Managed the identification and resolution of internal investigations. Completed internal interviews for my store and nearby stores. Show less

    • Bed Bath & Beyond

      Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
      Area Profit Protection Manager

      -Conducted store visit audits throughout assigned area to ensure operational excellence and a safe and secure culture.-Identified and resolved shrink control deficiencies.-Reduced claims by 10% within my AOR-Coordinated and led store management teams loss prevention training.

    • Ulta Beauty

      Oct 2022 - Sept 2024
      Area Loss Prevention Manager
    • The Home Depot

      Sept 2024 - now
      District Asset Protection Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WZ Certified

      Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
    • Loss Prevention Certified (LPC)

      The Loss Prevention Foundation
      Jan 2024
    • Securing the Vulnerable: Threat Mitigation for Community Infrastructure Workshop Badge

      USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
      Aug 2022
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    • Emergency Medical Technician, Basic

      Michigan Bureau of Health Srvc
    • Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)

      International Association of Interviewers (IAI)
      Jan 2023
    • Specialized Investigative Interviewing Techniques

      Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
      Oct 2023
    • Taking Flight with DISC: Building Trust and Collaboration in the Workplace Workshop Badge

      USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
      Jul 2022
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    • USF Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

      USF Corporate Training and Professional Education
      May 2022
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