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Sean McLennan

Des Plaines,IL

Summary

Organized Order Writer with knowledgeable background in purchasing and supplier-buyer relationship building. Successfully manage over a dozen relationships with brewery representatives, account managers, administrative coordinators, and suppliers. Detail-oriented Content Writer proficient in researching, writing, proofreading, and editing music content. Team player with a dynamic set of communication skills, writing capabilities, and an enthusiasm for developing strong relationships. Areas of expertise include: Artists/press relations, supplier relationship management, internal/external communications, project coordination, research assignments, and customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement/Local Food Coordinator

Greater Chicago Food Depository
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in budget planning for the food department, optimizing spending on ingredients and supplies while maintaining quality standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing on bulk orders for cost savings on high-quality ingredients.
  • Managed catering events efficiently, overseeing menu planning, staffing requirements, equipment rentals, and setup/teardown logistics.
  • Represented and led donation/food rescue at Food shows
  • Logged and tracked federal grant/IL programs

Beer Buyer

Whole Foods Market
09.2016 - 03.2024
  • Purchase beer products from over a dozen primary vendors
  • Meet with new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store location
  • Observe purchasing trends to improve overall customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with regional coordinators every month to prepare for new market specials/merchandising changeover
  • Manage purchase orders, invoices, and inventory
  • Suggestive sales of new and existing products
  • Develop ongoing connections with customers and vendors
  • Happily assist team members in any way needed

Writer/Web Content Writer

New Noise Magazine
11.2019 - Current
  • Create news/web content from official press releases
  • Utilize exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce error-free content
  • Use Wordpress to craft SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic
  • Research and develop thorough understanding of interview subjects to craft detailed stories
  • Develop positive working relationships with PR contacts and editors

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Able Die Casting
10.2013 - 09.2016
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using forklift and hand trucks
  • Packed, secured, labeled, and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Media & Theater

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
2020

Associate of Arts -

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Merchandising Coordination
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Proofreading
  • Wordpress Proficiency
  • SEO Practices

Timeline

Procurement/Local Food Coordinator

Greater Chicago Food Depository
03.2024 - Current

Writer/Web Content Writer

New Noise Magazine
11.2019 - Current

Beer Buyer

Whole Foods Market
09.2016 - 03.2024

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Able Die Casting
10.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Media & Theater

Northeastern Illinois University

Associate of Arts -

Oakton Community College
Sean McLennan