1. Cody Dees 615 East Park Street 217.552.5580
Carbondale, Illinois 62901 dees.cody@siu.edu
A young and exuberant marketing professional who strives to raise the expectations of surrounding
professionals. Equipped with the ability to think critically across all scopes of business, all the
while motivating others to be the best they can be. A natural team player whose favorite
environment is a thought chamber. A disbeliever in the over usage of convention, powered by
creative outside of the box thinking. The game changer among soon-to-be-graduates who also
possesses unparalleled work ethic and a natural and refined ability to work well with others.
employment
November 2013-Present
Ulta Beauty; Carbondale, Illinois
Merchandise & Service Coordinator
Began as a seasonal employee and quickly climbed the ranks into management. 1 of 4 associates with full key-access.
Utilized for training purposes and often sought after for advice. Created an employee evaluation format for shipment
team.
January 2013-January 2015
University Housing-Accounting; Carbondale, Illinois
Student Worker/Accountant
Received Student Employee of the Year (2014).Trusted to complete accounting tasks such as major account
reconciliation. Created and maintained manuals for tasks undergone within the position. Successfully, filled-in for
Accountant II while on vacations, with little to no supervision/assistance.
December 2008-August 2011
St. Joseph IGA; St. Joseph, IL
Assistant Bookkeeper/Office Manager
The youngest employee to ever be considered for the position. Executed tasks within entire grocery-retail scope
without limitation. One of few employees with extensive, trusted empowerment. Created memos focusing on
employee efficiency. Initiated the “Cody Dees Christmas Sweater Contest” that still goes on during the holidays.
top achievements & activities
External Advisory Board- SIU College of Business
Appointed in 2015 as a sounding board for the Dean’s
administration to build current and future curriculum.
Saluki First Year Scholar-Suder Foundation
Extensive scholarship program for first-generation
students. Received Mentor of the Year (2014).
Selection Committee Chairman-University Housing
Active throughout the entire process, including on-
campus interviewing. Only student on the committee.
Kenneth and Jacqueline Hull Scholarship-Accounting
Recipient in 2013 for accounting excellence.
College of Business-Research
Select research committee focusing on College of
Business student demographics and geographics. Lead a
sub-group of 5 other students during this time.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Assist Dr. Jaehoon Lee in his research design involving
consumer behavior & conspicuous consumption.
education
Marketing, B.S./Accounting Minor 2015
GPA: 3.47/4.00
Marketing GPA: 3.78/4.00
Accounting GPA: 4.00/4.00
skills
Marketing Strategy, Oracle & Pinnacle
Software, SPSS, Creativity, Qualtrics,
Sales, Networking, Data Entry,
Composition, & Public Speaking
interests
Culture, Cuisine, Fashion, Education, Health
& Fitness, Beauty Industry, Marketing
Research, Promotion, & Branding