Eric Rode

About Eric Rode

I bring experience leading complex investigations, compliance initiatives, and asset protection programs. Across my career, I have helped organizations handle sensitive matters with care and precision, while building systems that reduce risk and protect value.I have led teams, directed large-scale investigations, and contributed to programs that help organizations identify and address risk early. My work often involves matters that require discretion, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to gathering and analyzing facts. Colleagues and leaders have relied on me to set investigative strategy, guide teams in executing complex work, and provide insights that enable informed organizational decisions.My background includes training and certifications in forensic interviewing, loss prevention, and healthcare compliance. I combine analytical thinking with practical leadership to strengthen both people and processes.Areas of Expertise:Corporate and Internal InvestigationsCompliance and Regulatory ProgramsAsset Protection and Loss PreventionForensic InterviewingRisk Identification and MitigationPolicy Development and GovernanceCross Functional Leadership

Experience

1. Manager, Investigations Center Ops - Cash

   Target

   Jul 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Leads a team responsible for detecting, investigating, and reducing internal cash theft and external cash fraud across store operations. Drive enterprise initiatives that strengthen Assets Protection processes, improve case quality, and mitigate financial loss.Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sr. Technicians to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality investigations that reduce enterprise cash loss Set clear priorities, balance workload, and align team capacity to evolving business needs and risk exposure Leverage reporting, data analysis, and trend insights to proactively identify internal theft and fraud risk across stores Translate data into clear, actionable risk insights and recommendations for AP leadership and cross-functional partners Lead and support enterprise and field initiatives that strengthen theft detection, case quality, and investigative standards Partner closely with Field Assets Protection leaders to support and train on internal theft, point of sale, and fulfillment-related investigations Drive accountability with internal and cross-functional partners to ensure timelines, deliverables, and operational commitments are met Contribute to AP strategy by providing fact-based insights, fostering collaboration, and continuously improving processes and controls

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Business of Healthcare Specialization

• University of Pennsylvania

  Regulatory Compliance Specialization

• University of Pennsylvania

  Healthcare Law Specialization

• University of Massachusetts Global

  Associate of Arts - AA, Business - Organizational Leadership

• The University of Kansas

  Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center - Hutchinson, KS

Skills

• Organized Retail Crime Prevention
• Surveillance
• Security Management
• Physical Security
• Risk Assessment
• Cctv
• Auditing
• Organized Retail Crime
• Internal Investigations
• Management
• Law Enforcement
• Closed-Circuit Television (Cctv)
• Interrogation Techniques
• Criminal Investigations
• Inventory Control
• Investigation
• Asset Protection
• Training
• Interrogation
• Loss Prevention