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, Illinois01-2025
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