Matthew Lynn

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager at Walmart

  • Education

    • Wallace community college

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      Computer and information systems security/information assurance
  • Experience

    • Sam's club

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

      Established a safety-minded culture within the club to protect the members, staff, and assets. Headed the post inventory variance teams for Panama City, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Auburn, AL, Montgomery, AL, Valdosta, GA, and Albany, GA.* Utilized tools, reports, and resources in protecting the company assets from both internal and external theft and fraud.* Assembled and led a 5-man team in assisting in disaster relief in Kenner and Metairie during the tropical storm Isaac.* Leveraged accident expectations and served as a market model by sustaining an accident-free facility within 584 days. Show less

      • Asset Protection Manager

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      • Grocery Supervisor

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Overnight Merchandiser

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
    • Sam's club

      Jan 2013 - Feb 2020

      Spearhead in daily operations, employee recruitment, P&L management, training, and marketing initiatives. Administer and promote strict compliance with food safety training and standards including local and federal regulatory policies.* Recruit and train the Bakery and Produce associates with 2 hourly department managers totaling 30 direct personnel.* Manage and direct the scheduling, ordering, throw control, and production management of 2 fresh food departments.* Develop and execute the company holiday and seasonal directives from planning to feature location and presentation. Show less Oversaw the food safety, security, shrink, damage, and accident control, and legal compliance of the multimillion-dollar retail business. Provided support to the coverage, project, and event management to all Sam’s Club across Chicagoland.* Monitored daily operations and prevented potential loss due to theft and fraud through CCTV and security system.* Guaranteed the reduction of shrink in the club by investigating, deterring, and apprehending shoplifters excellently.* Facilitated training to all security personnel on identifying possible suspects and conducting surveillance operations.* Generated and produced yearly consistent and progressive results in shrink, damage, and accident cost reduction. Show less Managed the overall functions of team lead and 25 direct reports including acquiring and mentoring of overnight merchandisers, forklift drivers, and receiving staff. Designed and developed plan-o-grams and transitional layouts.* Organized the receiving and replenishing of goods based on the needs of the members and company requirements.* Coordinated the company directives to drive sales on deficient categories caused by seasonal and external factors.* Maintained the company integrity by controlling the budget, inventory, and loss and damage prevention efficiently. Show less

      • Fresh Manager

        Mar 2018 - Feb 2020
      • Asset Protection Manager

        May 2014 - Mar 2018
      • Overnight Manager

        Jan 2013 - May 2014
    • Walmart

      Mar 2020 - now
      Operations manager

      Co-Manage a 20 Million dollar, 80+ associate, neighborhood market in Lakeview East. Lead during covid-19 and civil unrest.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National registry’s ansi certified food safety manager

      National registry of food safety professionals (nrfsp)
      Jan 2012
    • Wicklander-zulawski & associates interview and interrogation techniques

      Wicklander-zulawski & associates
      Jan 2016