Anthony Crockett
Washington,DC
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 25 years of progressive cannabis sourcing experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
District Access LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitates and coordinates meetings
- Researches cannabis compliance laws
- Organizes cannabis investor tours
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
Buyer Specialist
SACKBOYZ
11.2015 - Current
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply and establishing professional connections with vendor representatives.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
- Managed vendor and contractor relations and negotiations across several Washington Dc store fronts.
Owner
Higher Limits
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety, and asset protection.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Monitored and maintained CCTV and access control systems to protect personnel and assets.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
Education
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.2016
Skills
- Authoring Cannabis Cultivation Application
- Authoring Cannabis Manufacturing Application
- Cost Control
- Loss Prevention
- Vendor Relations
- Quality Control Analysis
- Materials Sourcing
- Sales Experience
- Delivery Management
- Vendor Coordination
Accomplishments
Awarded District Of Columbia Cannabis Cultivation License, 2023
Timeline
CEO
District Access LLC
06.2023 - Current
Buyer Specialist
SACKBOYZ
11.2015 - Current
Owner
Higher Limits
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
University of The District of Columbia