I understand you all have nicknames
Yes, we all need names so mine is Macadamia Mulrooney, that is my Peanutnutter name.
Is that your favorite nut?
Actually, actually yeah. it really is because basically whenever like I used to have to put macadamia nuts in and also my favorite small energy bars- so it’s a macadamia and white chocolate. But of course, I like all types of nuts. I am a big nut enjoyer.
So how did you get to be are doing this
So oddly enough, like my great grandfather used to own and operate three old Planters, brick and mortar shops back in Memphis, Tennessee. So basically ever since I was a wee lad, we had Planters things everywhere on my dad’s side of the family. You go into every house, see little Mr. Peanuts everywhere.
To give an example, during Christmas and there’s a tradition of hiding a paper in the Christmas tree but we would hide a Mr. Peanut in the Christmas tree for the kids to find and things like that. So basically for my whole life, Mr. Peanut and Planters has been like a part of it like even though my family hasn’t been involved with it since my great grandfather. And so when I told my grandmanwhen I got this job, she was overly ecstatic. Because that was her dad like that was her dad who owned and operated those stores, and one of them is still standing operating.
Oh, where’s that one?
A Memphis, Tennessee.
What’s it called?
It’s called the Peanut Shoppe.
So, you’ve been around Mr. Peanut your whole life. How did you apply and find out about it?
So I found out about this job because I was following all the Mr. Peanut and Planters Instagram accounts. They posted a job application for this. I was like, wow, this is like the perfect thing. You travel across the whole entire country and make people smile. So then the application process. It was basically a resume cover letter and then we had a minute long video. Basically, you know, of us explaining why we would be the perfect Peanutter. And so it was like a personality snapshot to see if we were good for the job. And then we’ve had interviews after that multiple rounds. And then they chose us from them.
Tell me about Peanuts Prep.
Peanut Prep was all the training that goes into basically preparing us to be Peanutters because we’re just young young people beforehand, but now we’re grizzled peanut enjoyers.
[Laughter]
… We became honey roasted after that session. All sweet and ready.
[More Laughter]
Well, since we’re on with the puns, were you shy before?
I was shy before college but not in college…even though my major is completely different from what this job entails. I was involved in student organizations, which also includes being Vice President in the class, So, I’ve been involved with just like a promotions and communications outside of the classroom.
What was your major?
My major was National Security and Foreign Affairs in Russian with a minor in Religion.
Wow. That’s a pretty interesting combination.
Very much so. Now I’m driving a peanut for a year. So you know, life is always full of surprises…
I understand the class there is a new class that will be coming after you. So, what will you be thinking of or looking for opportunities later?
I would love to continue working for both, the Planters brand but also with my major. I would also love to work with. So with this job it gives so many great avenues in Canada it would be really cool to basically continue family legacy with over planter so but also I would love to serve my country.
Thank you.
Thank you.
