CEGAN CORDES
YUKON,OK
Summary
Self-motivated and innovative who desires to obtain a position utilizing opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Works well in fast paced environments that demand strong organizational and technical skills. Excellent communication, public interaction and multi-tasking abilities at peak performance levels.
Capable crime scene investigator with a solid background in academic projects and extracurricular activities. Successfully contributed to team projects and demonstrated leadership in student organizations. Skilled in research and problem-solving, with a track record of effective communication and time management. Lettered varsity on the swimming team. Volunteered 2016-2018 at Special Olympics and was a part of Leaders of Tomorrow. Volunteers for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer walk every October. Member of the Cold Case club at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time Student
University of Central Okla
11.2023 - 12.2025
Internship Student
Diversion Hub
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported project teams by conducting research and compiling relevant data for analysis.
- Collaborated with team members to refine processes for improved workflow efficiency.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from team activities and improve outcomes.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports for stakeholder meetings.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring all materials were available and organized.
- Maintained databases, ensuring accuracy and timely updates of information.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Receptionist
Yukon Pet Care Clinic
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless visitor check-in and support services.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming calls and messages for efficient communication.
- Coordinated appointment and surgery scheduling for multiple departments, optimizing daily workflows. Refilled prescriptions.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Reason for leaving: took on more hours at school for senior year/GPA
Sales Associate
JJ’s Hallmark
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Fostered customer relationships to enhance sales and improve satisfaction.
- Analyzed sales trends to inform merchandising strategies and promotional efforts.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Leveraged inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Reason for leaving: school schedule change
Teacher
Mother's Day Out @ Discovery Church
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Older 1 year old's teacher. Was responsible for six children under the age of two to engage lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards of the church.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and progress.
- Led educational workshops for staff, enhancing teaching methodologies and collaboration.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring accurate tracking of progress.
- Reason for leaving: school year job only.
In-Home Nanny
Private, In-home Babysitting
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Implemented daily routines to ensure structure and consistency in children's schedules.
- Coordinated playdates and outings, enhancing social skills and community engagement.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support to foster positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents to address developmental milestones and behavioral concerns effectively.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reason for leaving: Family relocated to Texas due to the military.
Teacher
Bright Beginnings Daycare
03.2019 - 08.2019
- After school teacher.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Reason for leaving: Part time teachers were let go due to closing of daycare.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in daily operations.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Reason for leaving: Found another job closer to home/school.
Sales Associate
Tilly’s Clothing Store
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and enhance store performance.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Reason for leaving: Better pay opportunity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2025
High School Diploma -
Yukon High School
Yukon, OK05-2020
Skills
- Optimistic outlook
- Leadership
- Effective time management
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Effective listening
- Critical thinker
- Ethical awareness
- Crime scene documentation
- Forensic science principles
- Bloodstain pattern analysis
- Crime scene reconstruction
- Great with technology
- Pays attention to details
- Research and analysis
Certification
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Training - August 2025 - December 2025 From Craig Gravel
- Most improved freshman on the swim team award at Yukon High School
- Leaders of Tomorrow award at Yukon High School
Timeline
Internship Student
Diversion Hub
05.2025 - 08.2025
Full-time Student
University of Central Okla
11.2023 - 12.2025
Receptionist
Yukon Pet Care Clinic
05.2022 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
JJ’s Hallmark
06.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
Mother's Day Out @ Discovery Church
08.2020 - 05.2021
In-Home Nanny
Private, In-home Babysitting
08.2019 - 04.2020
Teacher
Bright Beginnings Daycare
03.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Associate
Tilly’s Clothing Store
11.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Yukon High School
Classes completed
- Criminal Procedure for Forensic Science
- Crime Scene Processing
- Advanced Crime Scene Processing
- Crime Scene Reconstruction
- Forensic Science Analysis & Lab
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Victimology
- Criminology
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Laws of arrest, search, and seizure
- The Addictive Process
- U.S. Laws for Juveniles
- Ethics for CJ Professionals
- Statistics for CJ
- Eyewitness Memory
- Contemporary Moral Problems
- Human Communication
- Advanced Critical Writing
- Critical issues in CJ
- Internship in forensic science
- DNA analysis in forensic science
- Forensic biology
- Behavioral aspects of crime scenes
- Graduation date: December 2025