Marybeth Barbato
Freeland,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented leader with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection and Safety Manager
Lowe’s Companies
11.2022 - Current
- Lead group and individual trainings with effective communication skills to educate management teams and store associates on reading shrink reports
- Trained management team and associates on store policies, and ways to mitigate shrink, and how to report suspicious activity.
- Ensure we are following OSHA standards in retail environment.
- Reduced ORI by 3 in 2025 compared to previous years.
- Analyzed data reports to identify inventory discrepancies and trends. Discrepancies are communicated to the respected leaders for additional counts.
Supervisor
Behavioral Health - Embark
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Helped mentor youths from 12 to 17 years of age on different coping mechanisms when dealing with impulses.
- Monitored and documented activities for each client throughout the shift.
- Observed client interactions to ensure adherence to treatment plans and standards.
- Provided guidance and direction to life coaches regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Asset Protection Manager
Distribution Center, Home Depot
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed safety trends in specific departments to identify areas of opportunity, and quickly resolve the problems identified.
- Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars, and implementation of new programs.
- Trained and coached over 300 associates on asset protection policies and procedures.
- Performed workers' compensation investigations, inventory, operations, and safety audits, and evaluated OSHA compliance.
Asset Protection Supervisor
Distribution Center, Home Depot
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Investigated daily activity, incidents, and irregularities, including equipment and property damage, theft, and the presence of unauthorized persons.
- Improved resource planning by streamlining security and administrative programs, business management operations, and inventory control.
- Lead trainings on safety initiatives, active shooter situations, and emergency management procedures.
- Created programs and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in the workplace.
Zone Manager Protection
Sears Holdings
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored inventory trends, physical security, and safety trends to ensure that ten locations were following procedures.
- Analyzed vendor discrepancies, which led to closing out high value shrink cases ranging up to $150,000.
- Developed a new learning module on covert camera usage for the North AP Supply Chain region.
- Built cross-functional relationships with multiple business partners to reduce business losses.
- Managed daily operations across multiple locations to ensure consistent service.
Asset Protection Supervisor
Sears Holdings Distribution
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversaw compliance for six locations with strict adherence in security procedures and OSHA requirements
- Developed safety action plan that diminished safety OSHA accidents by 100% over 2-year time span
- Created 101 Excel module to develop peers within North AP Supply Chain region
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA06.2014
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Hazard identification
- Incident investigation
- Implementing policies
Timeline
Asset Protection and Safety Manager
Lowe’s Companies
11.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Behavioral Health - Embark
04.2022 - 12.2022
Asset Protection Manager
Distribution Center, Home Depot
01.2021 - 01.2022
Asset Protection Supervisor
Distribution Center, Home Depot
08.2018 - 01.2021
Zone Manager Protection
Sears Holdings
12.2017 - 08.2018
Asset Protection Supervisor
Sears Holdings Distribution
01.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice
King's College