Clayton Leavitt
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Accomplished buyer with demonstrated track record of success with large corporate retailer. Forward-thinking and resourceful professional with history of increasing revenue and reducing costs. Resourceful professional offering several-year history developing and implementing successful sales strategies. Strengths include vendor coordination, materials sourcing and promotional planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer Grocery Department
Whole Foods Market
Fort Collins, Colorado
04.2019 - 07.2026
- Oversaw inventory control systems to sustain optimal stock levels during biweekly merchandising changes.
- Coordinated merchandising changeouts to improve product visibility and drive sales performance.
- Streamlined order processing by managing purchasing systems, ensuring alignment of sales and purchase ratios.
Horticulture Specialist
Self Employed
Fort Collins, CO
06.2011 - 03.2019
- Designed and implemented diverse planting schemes for various landscapes.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels and recommend amendments.
- Developed and implemented horticulture programs to improve soil health, water quality, and crop yield.
Wine Specialist /Retail Buyer
Whole Foods Market
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality wines for inventory.
- Developed promotional materials to highlight featured wines and events.
- Controlled inventory management, ensuring stock levels met customer demand.
Skills
- Order and supplier management
- Purchasing strategy
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Purchasing systems
References
- Antonio Osban Grocery Team Leader Whole Foods Market Fort Collins antonio.osban@wholefoods.com 970-267-9200
- Kathy Doeskin Rocky Mountain Soil Stewardship contact@rmsoilstewardship.com 970-391-1598
Timeline
Buyer Grocery Department
Whole Foods Market
04.2019 - 07.2026
Horticulture Specialist
Self Employed
06.2011 - 03.2019
Wine Specialist /Retail Buyer
Whole Foods Market
01.2007 - 06.2011