Dave Henderson

About Dave Henderson

I am a highly experienced leader in Asset Protection and Loss Prevention with over 22 years of expertise in driving operational efficiency, reducing shrink, and ensuring safe environments across multi-state regions. I specialize in shrink reduction, theft and fraud investigations, and team development, with a proven ability to collaborate across functions to achieve organizational goals and protect assets. By leveraging data-driven insights, I optimize performance, hold teams accountable, and continuously enhance asset protection strategies.I excel in developing high-performing teams through effective onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning. With a focus on achieving measurable results, I create tailored asset protection strategies, manage shrink performance, and implement robust fraud prevention initiatives. Leveraging key metrics, I track performance, identify risks, and resolve issues, continuously optimizing inventory controls, overseeing complex investigations, and reinforcing security protocols to minimize loss.Notable highlights of my core competencies include:• Team Leadership & Development: Led 100+ professionals, including direct supervision of District Asset Protection Managers, ensuring high-performance and leadership development.• Shrink Reduction & Loss Prevention: Proven track record in reducing shrink, resolving theft and fraud cases, and enhancing security measures to optimize financial performance.• Investigation & Risk Management: Conducted and led complex investigations, including internal fraud, theft, and safety incidents, achieving high closure rates and recovery of assets.• Data Analysis & Reporting: Strong analytical skills in using data to identify patterns, manage performance, and guide decision-making in shrink reduction and security protocols.• Safety & Compliance: Developed and implemented safety programs that resulted in significant improvements in safety standards and compliance across multiple locations.Expertise: Shrink Performance & Theft/Fraud Management, Risk & Operational Shrink Mitigation, Data Analysis & Case Management, Audit & Compliance, Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Safety & Risk Management, Operations Management, Policy Development, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Strategic Decision Making

Experience

1. Sr Regional Manager Asset Protection

   Nordstrom

   Sep 2025 — Present

Skills

• Team Building
• Hiring
• Conflict Resolution
• Shrinkage
• Time Management
• Store Operations
• Asset Protection
• Customer Service
• Store Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Retail
• Merchandising
• Private Investigations
• Surveillance
• Sales
• Internal Investigations
• Leadership
• Interviews
• Loss Prevention
• Profit
• Lpc Loss Prevention Certified
• Police
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
• Employee Training
• Certified Forensic Interviewer