Kyle McClelland
Cotter,Arkansas
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fishing Guide
White River Outfitters
09.2024 - Current
- Educated clients on local fish species, habitats, and techniques for successful catches, leading to an enriching experience.
- Adapted guiding style to suit varying client abilities, resulting in enjoyable experiences regardless of skill level or prior knowledge.
- Increased repeat clientele by maintaining strong relationships and ensuring memorable guided fishing trips.
- Promoted sustainable fishing practices by educating clients on catch-and-release methods and proper fish handling techniques.
- Stetsons Independent Contractor
Bartender
Live Edge Bar & Grill
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Sr. Capacity Procurement Representative
J.B. Hunt Transportation
10.2015 - 04.2024
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers and shippers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
- Was the on-point contact for all J.B. Hunt Carrier 360 tracking/freight bidding needs both internally and externally.
Education
Sports Management
Bentonville High School
Bentonville, AR05-2012
Skills
- Wildlife awareness
- Fish species identification
- Customer engagement
- Data entry
- Shipment tracking
- Price quoting
- Rate negotiation
- Logistics management
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Team player attitude
Timeline
Bartender
Live Edge Bar & Grill
10.2024 - 08.2025
Fishing Guide
White River Outfitters
09.2024 - Current
Sr. Capacity Procurement Representative
J.B. Hunt Transportation
10.2015 - 04.2024
Sports Management
Bentonville High School