nicholas starrett
become the change.... ...you want to see A lot of challenges face our Specialty Department: the distribution of labor, missed opportunities, the entire system of purchasing wine, the layout and upkeep of displays, the removal of culls, the intense but brief traffic at the Local Pub, complete training of all Team Members, focused beer sales, pulling in the volume of sales that a store our size is forcasted for and among others, keeping spirits up and positive. I believe it is time for me to advance in my journey through Whole Foods. I have been employed here since 2010, and have been the Specialty Cheese Buyer for the last 3 years. The Cheese Department has it’s own kind of challenges that I have faced time and time again. I feel now I can be more effective in a different role that allows me access to scheduling, training, and planning for the entire department. In order to make change you have to be willing to become the change you want to see. I believe in fostering this idea in others. I want my co-workers to grow and develop as I have on my journey. I want them to have the opportunities to make differences in other’s lives. I find myself to be a pragmatic person. That means I can be very logical and affirming in my desire to look out for the well being of my Department. I am not worried about training to become an ATL, I think I can handle all the information and really evoke a sea-change of my dynamic as it relates to inter-personal working. Above all else I am a through and through, dedicated employee who is very hard-working. My work ethic is strong. I expect others to work just as hard but in a system that may be flawed that can be difficult. We need to iron out those wrinkles before we can move forward. I want change. Instead of hiding behind the Buying position I am attempting to become the change I want to see. Hard work, dedication, passion, vision and organization are what I am bringing to the table. I am going to become this change and it is going to become me.