Industry & Engagement Strategist
(formerly Fretwell)
Dee Carreon
Strategic Planning Consultant, Global Innovator, Instructor, Fly Fishing fanatic
MBA ~ CPT
Speaker
Educator
Consultant
Dee's expertise ranges across executive coaching, strategic planning, organization design and transformation, and leadership development. Her industry experience encompasses SAAS, sales and marketing, professional services, manufacturing, publishing, financial services, and nonprofit development, grant writing, and board governance.
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Dee was recently promoted to Director of the Center for Professional Development & Global Initiatives. Previously, her roles at Southern Oregon University spanned as past-Chair of the School of Business and Senior Faculty I. Dee has worked at EcoTeas Fair Trade / Organic Teas as Vice-President of Operations, serving in a hands-on executive role for this privately held firm. She has also worked extensively with many nonprofits within the United States as well as selective nonprofits globally, such as the Charles Darwin Foundation in Ecuador.
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Dee received an M.B.A. degree from SOU and a Certificate in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School. Additionally, she has also progressed into a working MA in Data Analytics through Eastern University, Pennsylvania. Dee is a natural educator and is also certified in TESOL. She has completed certification work through the University of South Florida in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and in Global Retail and Supply Trends. She founded the Global Innovation Scholars Program and is a Board of Advisor and/or Director on multiple national nonprofit boards. She received The Guanajuato Graduate Award for her commitment to community and service.
Resume
2018 - Present
Director, Center for Professional Development
Program Director of Global Innovation Scholars Program
Past Chair, Senior Instructor
Coordinator of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Southern Oregon University
Strategic people-programs and learning leader over a decade of experience designing and scaling talent, leadership, and professional development ecosystems across higher education, nonprofits, and mission-driven businesses. Skilled at building multi-entity people programs that are grounded in equity and data, including strategic workforce planning, performance development, coaching, learning & development, and succession planning. Known for collaborative, human-centered leadership that aligns senior stakeholders, strengthens manager capability, and creates cohesive, values-driven employee experiences across education, nonprofits, and global initiatives.
2021 - Present
Business Strategy Advisor
AdvisoryCloud
2021 - 2025
Peer Reviewer
Academy of Management
2019 - Present
Co-Director COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning)
SOU / Univ of Guanajuato, Freelance
Program objectives:
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To reduce inequality in micro and small businesses in non-urban and rural areas of Mexico and the USA by integrating multicultural teams of faculty-advised students who provide plans for business improvement. The program also aims to select students from less benefited areas to reduce inequality of education opportunities.
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To create a reciprocal international seminar based on the expertise of participating institution faculty to provide both communities with an integrated view of general business administration in both countries.
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To provide students and faculty with a multicultural perspective of businesses and societies in Mexico and the USA to better understand both countries.
2013 - Present
Fractional COO
Fretwell Consulting
STRATEGIC PLANNING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
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Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs.
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Work closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
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Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
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Manage product pricing strategies based on continuous ROI: production levels, efficiencies, and demand.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:
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Manage all raw and finished product materials, including assembly items, supply materials and finished goods from the US, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, and South Africa.
Monthly Product Line purchase forecasting:
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Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
Operations / Production Management:
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Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
2019 - 2020
Adjunct Instructor
University of North Georgia
2013 - 2019
Executive Director
Modern Roots Foundation
Steeped in a strong love of music, Dee noticed a missing network between music instructors, instruments, and the children of Jackson County. With over 49% of the 51,000 children in Jackson County living below the poverty level, she realized a void that needed to be filled. These kids deserved the chance to find expression and development through music! This is the mission of the Modern Roots Foundation, to create a musical synergy between financially challenged kids and music instruction. Fundraising Ceiling: $500,000
2007 - 2017
Vice President of Operations
Eco Teas
A Fair Trade, Organic tea company, Eco Teas is proud to boast Top Selling Tea Items in the US. With only six current "SKUS," it ranks among the much bigger and leveraged tea companies. Bringing nearly 20 years of Operations directing, Dee helped Eco Teas expand and focus on its future vision for the company. A manufacturing position was new to Dee, and she adapted quickly.
Education
2023
Eastern University
Master's in Data Science
(working)
TESOL Certified Instructor, 120hr
2021
Six Sigma Global Institute
Certified Agile Leader
Six Sigma Global Institute
Certified Scrum Master
University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Certificate in Emerging Trends in Global Services and Retail Management
2020
Harvard Business School
Certificate in Business Analytics
2018
Southern Oregon University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2004