Preston D. Cameron Email & Phone Number

• An accomplished executive with profound business acumen and substantial C-level experience, consistently guiding organizations to meet and exceed their strategic and business goals.• Solid consulting and professional services experience providing consulting leadership, direction, project management of technology implementations, organizational design & development, and support to multiple global organizations.• Recognized internationally for leadership and strong expertise in developing and conducting team based collaborative workshops in the areas of organizational strategy & vision development, finance & accounting transformation, project organization and planning, shared services design and implementation, organizational design, and mission critical e-business requirement gathering and analysis for multiple organizations in numerous industries.• Led a team in the analysis and development of a comprehensive strategy to integrate finance and accounting operations across all European facilities for an $8 billion international agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer following its acquisition by a Fortune 200 global organization.• Served as Team Leader and Subject Matter Expert, providing organizational design, implementation, and integration expertise for a Shared Services initiative involving six public universities, 13 community colleges, and 27 technical colleges, driving significant operational efficiencies.• Spearheaded the creation and organization of project teams reporting directly to a U.S. State Governor, facilitating the development of a comprehensive statewide Strategic Plan for a prominent southern state. Successfully developed strategic plans for 80% of the state's divisions and agencies, including the Department of Education, a major university, a large technical college, and the State’s Department of Health & Human Services.

Mesa, Arizona

I am developing case-based curriculum and instruction for this Strategic Leadership program designed for individuals focused on improving their mindset and who aim to be skilled and knowledgeable in the art and practice of setting or supporting the company vision, purpose, and strategy; establishing the culture; and organizing the assets and resources to intentionally carryout the objectives at all levels within the organization. Students will learn to improve the performance of an organization to help achieve its goals and strategies, both systematically and empirically.

For 50 years, Mesa area residents and online students have enjoyed the lifetime rewards and benefits of attending our nationally-recognized college. With five campus and affiliate locations, more than 180 programs, degrees, and certificates offered, MCC is host to well over 40,000 students annually. Our award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success and leads the way in introducing undergraduate research to community collegesDepartment ChairLed the administration of the department through a college-wide 30% decline in enrollment. Grew programs and enrollments in the department from the 6th largest department on campus to the largest department within the college during that time. Developed and implemented new programs in Sports Management, Insurance, and Digital Marketing. Developed and implemented strategies that reduced department costs by 18%. Initiated marketing programs that expanded program development and enrollments. Developed cross-department degrees and certificates.Interim Dean of Career & Technical EducationProviding academic leadership, direction, guidance, and support to the Business & Information Systems, Administrative Justice Studies, Fire Science, and Applied Science Departments. Responsible for 100+ degree & certificate programs encompassing 600 full and part-time faculty with more than 16,000+ participating students..Chairman of the Department Chair AssociationThe DCA is the leadership organization representing all academic departments within Mesa Community College. Department Chairs work together through this council to foster the mission and vision of the college while focusing on program development and student success and completion through effective teaching and learning.

Providing shared service design, implementation, and assessment services including change management and talent management activities while assisting with the project management, functional, and technical aspects of mission-critical ERP systems for a wide range of industries and clients.

Denver / Chicago / St. Louis

Developed and led professional service teams providing a wide variety of consulting services to public and private organizations. Clients included Case Corp, Times Mirror, Arctic Cat, Outdoor Technologies, Ergon, Dial Corp, and Mosby-Yearbook.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Led all financial oversight, systems and process analysis, and cost management activities associated with wheel production and procurement.

Formerly Hughes Helicopter Company which was acquired by McDonnell Douglas and later merged with Boeing. Led all commercial accounting functions including 25mm ordinance & Apache Depot Repair functions.

Laie, Oahu, Hawaii

Led all strategic planning, financial oversight, systems and process analysis, and facility revitalization of the main attraction. Merged DMA properties including the Laniloa Lodge and Restaurant, administrative oversight of commercial and retail operations, and managed all excess cash investments.

M.A.

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