Blake Hampton
Chandler,Arizona
Summary
Results-driven community organizer with a proven track record of mobilizing members to address community needs and topics. Experienced in building relationships, implementing programs, and advocating for change, with a focus on specific causes and populations. Passionate about creating positive impact and driving meaningful change within communities. Dedicated to fostering collaboration and empowering individuals to make a difference.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assets Protection Outreach Coordinator
Target
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Launched and led impactful projects that strengthened community and law enforcement connections and promoted active engagement.
- Monitored local trends to identify opportunities for engagement.
- Developed and executed community engagement plans and initiatives.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders to create and implement solutions that benefit the community.
- Partnered with local resources and outreach programs to provide stores with essential support for homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, and youth programs.
- Managed community initiative budgets.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders.
- Created connections with local law enforcement and supporting programs as needed.
Sr. Program Manager, Homelessness Services
Tempe Community Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the daily operations of the Oasis Drop-In Center and I-HELP Shelter.
- Worked within the management team to secure the necessary resources for program operations.
- Monitored the overall shelter environment, including meal service, for quality and safety.
- Carefully tracked and managed program expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Served as point of contact with external stakeholders.
Safety & Risk Program Manager
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Accountable for Risk Management and Safety Technologies such as alarms, camera systems, and AED stations in existing and new store construction.
- Maintained and monitored the Business Contingency Plan and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
- Assisted with the physical surveys of current and future facilities to identify Risk Management needs.
- Conducted safety audits and assessments, reported findings to leadership on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Tracked performance and trends for all safety audits and reported findings to leadership.
- Investigation of all incidents and accidents involving team members and vehicles.
Director of Asset Protection
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the direction, development, implementation, and management of Asset Protection programs, Policy and Procedure, and general compliance/audit programs for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA).
- Ensured that organizational compliance surveys, inspections, and written reports are prepared and completed. Follow-up with recommendations of the findings and ensure their implementation.
- Managed budget-maintained cost controls for the overall financial health of the department. Developed and implemented compliance audits and regular site inspections for all locations, conducted theft and loss assessments to ensure company and legal requirements adhere to organizational standards.
- Collaborated with Store Leadership, Asset Protection Representatives, Safety Department, and various Police and public safety agencies on a continual and as-needed basis.
- Responsible for Asset Protection Technologies such as intrusion/fire alarms, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, locks, access control, secure display cases, safes, and new store construction.
- Developed, implemented, monitored, and coordinated Asset Protection policy/training programs and initiatives to battle Asset Protection issues and reduce loss, theft, and injury.
- Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of team members.
Asset Protection Manager
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Asset Protection Department, including following up on LPMS reports, warranting that the team is up to date with the caseload and reviewing.
- Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and team members development.
- Trained, mentored, and on-boarded new Asset Protection team members.
- Responsible for lessening operational deficit, reducing theft and fraud, maintaining a safe and secure environment, and developing exceptional teams and partnerships.
- Responsible for the proper management of the allocated budget.
- Partnered with camera and alarm companies to research the products that will work best for GCNA.
- Managed and controlled the loss prevention operation of an assigned group of locations to ensure consistency with GCNA standards and expectations.
Asset Protection Representative I & II
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the fulfillment of the strategic plan to decrease internal and external losses. Reviewed Asset Protection/Safety audits monthly, presenting the results to the appropriate managers for follow-up.
- Conducted compliance audits required to improve organizational performance. Advanced internal and external working relationships within the corporate setting and external groups, such as law enforcement.
- Responsible for adopting GCNA's assurance to customers, customer service, and safety, through maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- Reviewed incident reports and conducted interviews, when necessary, in determining the cause and source of discrepancies.
- Partnered with store leadership and management to ensure consistency with company standards and expectations.
- Minimized operational shortages through assessing financial reports and acting on them accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Compliance
- Mentoring
- Professional Advocacy
- Program Operations
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Time Management Skills
Certification
- Citizens Academy - Maricopa County Attorney's Office
- Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- State of Arizona Department of Public Safety - Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Reid & Associates - Investigative, Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques
- American Red Cross C.P.R. & First Aid, and A.E.D.
- Individual Service Strategy (I.S.S.)
Timeline
Assets Protection Outreach Coordinator
Target
07.2022 - 05.2025
Sr. Program Manager, Homelessness Services
Tempe Community Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
Safety & Risk Program Manager
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2018 - 01.2020
Director of Asset Protection
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2017 - 01.2018
Asset Protection Manager
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2017
Asset Protection Representative I & II
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
01.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University