Kyle Kurtz, CFI, LPC

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 2006 - Oct 2007

  Anti-Tank Assaultman
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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Grand Traverse Metro Fire

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

  Firefighter
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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  Ulta Beauty

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Area Loss Prevention Manager
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  The Home Depot

  Sept 2024 - now

  District Asset Protection Manager