Dees has served in various management positions throughout his career where he developed strong skills in contract negotiation, operations and sales management, business strategy, strategic planning and new business development. He has lectured in sales and marketing, strategic management and other business management courses in various campuses for over 14 years. This has enabled him to network and build many significant longstanding business relationships. He completed a Higher Diploma in Business Management, Marketing and Related Support and thereafter continued his studies at the University of South Africa in Business Administration and Management.