Drew Mitchell

Experience

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  Target

  Jan 2003 - May 2008

  Executive Team Leader Asset Protection

  Recruited, trained, and supervised asset protection teams of 10-15 staff for stores in Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area. I planned and implemented all security procedures and oversaw the installation of security equipment, including video and anti-theft devices. I also trained all store employees on loss and shrink responsibilities and investigated internal fraud and theft cases.In this role, I:• Built and trained security teams for 3 new stores, exceeding shrink and loss prevention goals for 4 consecutive years.• Uncovered and shut-down a theft of $200,000 in chargeback merchandise by identifying reporting discrepancies and leading the investigation and surveillance of the store management team. Show less

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  Town of Little Elm

  Oct 2008 - May 2019

  Sergeant

  • Supervised criminal investigations unit covering Crimes Against Persons/Children, Narcotics, and Property Crimes.• Led Crimes Against Children team and served as SWAT team leader.• Selected to Executive Leadership Board of Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center.

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  Deason Capital Services, LLC

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2021

  Executive Protection Officer

  • Led security operations for an international trip for 8 principals, coordinating with local assets.• Enhanced protective detail efficiency by reengineering staff scheduling process.• Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement to ensure high-net-worth individuals' safety.

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  Veracity Research Company

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

  Special Investigator

  • Conducted fraud investigations, including surveillance and interviews, resulting in saving an insurance company $100,000 by proving arson in a suspicious fire case.• Disproved a $100,000 theft claim through extensive analysis of interviews and investigation of local pawn shops.• Partnered with local witnesses and fire marshal to develop relationships and gather evidence for cases.

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  7-Eleven

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  Corporate Investigations

  • Led complex investigations into integrity, fraud, and theft incidents across 8200+ locations.• Utilized technology like IP camera systems and digital video recorders to support investigations.• Collaborated with Field Asset Protection, Corporate Asset Protection, Legal, and other entities to resolve investigations.

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  LSO - Regional Shipping Services

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Director of Asset Protection

  • Managed asset protection, safety, security, and compliance programs for a regional shipping services company.• Developed and implemented SOPs for asset protection, investigations, safety, and security.• Designed and oversaw installation of CCTV, access control, and intrusion alarm systems company-wide.

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  Yum! Brands

  Jun 2022 - now

  Global Asset Protection Manager

  • Developed Executive Protection standards and travel safety protocols for senior leadership, enhancing security measures for international travel.• Implemented security technology standards for Pizza Hut and Habit Burger brands, ensuring the safety of ~325 stores nationwide.• Spearheaded the onboarding of large-scale vendors for CCTV, Alarms, and Smart Safes, optimizing security infrastructure.