Sean Makau's work experience is as follows:
- From May 2023 to the present, they work as a Regional Account Manager, DSD & Alternative at Harmless Harvest.
- From May 2019 to January 2023, they worked as a Senior Sales Manager for Foodservice and later as a Food Service Sales Manager at Rowdy Mermaid.
- From November 2016 to May 2019, they worked as a Promotions Director at KGNU Community Radio, where they hosted a show and organized live music performances.
- From March 2016 to October 2016, they worked as an Assistant Teacher at Monarch Montessori of Denver.
- From April 2010 to February 2016, they worked as a Territory Manager at RUNA, focusing on expanding the reach of the company's tea products.
- In August 2011, they briefly worked as a Field Marketer at Honest Tea.
- From September 2010 to October 2011, they worked as a Specialty Team Member at Whole Foods Market and as a Sales Representative at Oregon Yerba Mate.
- In June 2010 to September 2010, they worked in production at The Mate Factor.
- From 2008 to 2010, they were the Founder of Shade Tree Mate.
Sean Makau attended California State University-Sacramento from 2005 to 2006, where they studied photography. Sean then transferred to California State University, Chico in 2007 for small business management but did not complete a degree. Sean eventually enrolled at Humboldt State University from 2008 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on management.
May, 2023 - present