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Cody John Albrecht

Cody John Albrecht

Des Plaines

Summary

Experienced esports professional player with a strong background in building engaging communities. Collaborated with top names in the gaming industry and developed strong connections within the space. Deeply immersed in the social media sphere with a strong understanding of the industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Manager

Grail Talent
06.2025 - 05.2026
  • Managed and filed contracts, invoices and other documents associated with talent.
  • Negotiated and secured deals with variety of brands
  • Fostered relationships with creators and different brands for future connections.
  • Assisted clients with developing personal brand, scheduled postings, and managed emails.
  • Scouted and recruited talent.

Esports Professional/Content Creator

Misfits Gaming
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Competed in high-stake tournaments consistently performing under pressure.
  • Played Fortnite Professionally and earned around $40k in prize money.
  • Collaborated with teams and partnered organizations to align goals and branding efforts.
  • Managed personal social media presence while keeping a strict schedule.
  • Frequently engaged with my team to adapt to meta shifts, patch updates, and competitive changes to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Traveled to participate in different events organized by Misfits Gaming and Fortnite.
  • Interacted and engaged with my community.

Founder

Odd Waffles
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Co-developed a business model for our teams long-term vision.
  • Negotiated and closed partnership deals with various creators.
  • Allocated and managed projects funds for marketing campaigns.
  • Built and scaled an engaged community of over 10,000 Twitter followers and 3,000 Discord members.
  • Led community engagement efforts by responding to questions and feedback, and creating and managing community incentives.

Towing/Office Receptionist

Albrechts Fastrack
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Communicated with customers via email, phone, and in-person.
  • Marketed and listed motorcycle equipment for sale across various online platforms.
  • Calculated damage estimates for repairs.
  • Handled delivery and pickup of motorcycles to and from customer locations.

Education

Computer Science degree -

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, Illinois
01-2025

Skills

  • Marketing & Social Media
  • Programming Skills
  • Community Management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Compensation management
  • Tech-Savvy
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Quick Learner

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Talent Manager

Grail Talent
06.2025 - 05.2026

Founder

Odd Waffles
05.2021 - 10.2023

Towing/Office Receptionist

Albrechts Fastrack
01.2020 - 01.2021

Esports Professional/Content Creator

Misfits Gaming
12.2018 - 12.2019

Computer Science degree -

Oakton Community College
Cody John Albrecht