1. Cody Cheatham
1009 N Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL 61606 • codycheatham93@gmail.com • (309) 642-4187
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Applied professional experience within the areas of management, marketing, and leadership
 Exemplifies initiative and creativity within the work place through interpersonal communication, data
systems, and volunteering
 Possesses strong person centered skills through establishing motivating environments, resolving
conflicts, and focusing on the needs of colleagues and clients
EDUCATION
Eureka College, Eureka, IL May 2015
 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration major, Economics minor GPA: 3.0/4.0
 Relevant Coursework: Management, Marketing, Theory of Constraints, Strategy and Policy, Business
Finance
Lingnan University, Hong Kong
 Spring 2014 semester study abroad experience
 Relevant Coursework: Be Your Own Boss - Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Chinese as a
Second Language I
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unit Assistant, Marigold Estates February 2016 – Present
 Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with the aim to help them become more integrated in
the community
 Complete paperwork, as necessary, to meet company, federal, and state regulatory requirements
Sales Representative, The Digital Store September 2015 – February 2016
 Analyzes customer needs and financial situations and offers the best solutions
 Makes daily calls on company’s 5star system to attract customers into the store
Direct Support Person, Bridgeway, Pekin, IL May 2013 - December 2013, May 2014 - September 2015
 Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with the aim to help them become more integrated
in the community
 Completed paperwork, as necessary, to meet Bridgeway, federal, and state regulatory requirements
Concession Stand Operator, Sodexo, Eureka College, Eureka, IL October 2012 - May 2013
 Handled cash register operations and issued receipts to customers
 Managed greetings, inquiries, and handled paperwork
 Maintained petty cash fund and monitored inventory
 Managed opening and closing service windows and handled food orders
Produce Clerk, Cashier and Bagger, Kroger September 2011 - May 2013
 Greeted customers, rang up purchases, handled returns, and answered questions about products, policies,
and services
 Built attractive displays and maintained the freshness of produce products
 Provided helpful information to customers about how to use or prepare fruits and vegetables
Paid Intern, Mike Unes for State Representative 2011, East Peoria, IL November 2009 – July 2010
 Made phone calls and went door to door to gain support for Mike Unes’ 2011 State Representative
campaign
 Scoped out ideal locations in the community for campaign signs and flyers
LEADERSHIP, INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE

2. Marketing Leader, Student Sustainable Partnership Program October 2011- February 2012
 Managed a team of four marketing students to sell beaded bracelets and necklaces made by people of
Uganda
 Sold bracelets and necklaces in Eureka, Washington, Peoria, and on Eureka College campus
 Raised $1,427 within four months
 Helped fund several small businesses started by entrepreneurs of Uganda through micro-financing.
 Stimulated Ugandan economy on a minor scale
Secretary, Vice-President and President, Eureka College Business Society September 2011 - May 2015
 Kept an accurate record of the organization and committee meetings
 Oversaw all committee work and management of assignments
 Presided over all of the meetings of the chapter and published the agenda for the meetings
 Appointed all of the committee leaders and served as the ex-officio member of these committees
 Established a business relationship with a local t-shirt business for ECBS annual t-shirt sales