Corean C.

About Corean C.

Work should be a place where humans and businesses thrive. That belief has shaped my 20+ year career as a COO, strategist, and builder of human-centered systems.I work at the intersection of operations, communications, people, and culture. These are the levers that determine whether an organization grows with clarity or gets stuck in complexity. My path has included leading P & Ls, building enterprise operating systems, partnering with founders, coaching executives, and designing team experiences that strengthen connection and adaptability.Story is the throughline.Before I ever led operations, I spent years in media, marketing, and advertising, building client strategies and brand narratives. I saw firsthand how story shapes behavior, trust, and decision-making. That foundation shows up everywhere in my work now. Organizations don\'t move on strategy alone. They move when people understand where they\'re going, why it matters, and how they fit.Strategic operations is the backbone. At Goodway Group, I led a 500+ person organization through 20% margin growth and 33% revenue growth. At We Are Rosie, I built the operating system and helped lead a $110M PE transaction. In both cases, systems and story worked together. Vision became execution only when the operating model and narrative aligned.Culture and communication are the glue. I\'ve built equitable compensation models, DEIB strategies, leadership programs, and communication norms that help people do their best work. I help leaders clarify strategy and communicate in ways that move people (Speak More Human), and I design experiences rooted in improv and play that help teams build the adaptability and trust they need to navigate complexity (Shift to Play).I\'m often asked to step in when a CEO or executive team needs a calm, people-first partner who can bring structure to complexity, align leaders around what matters, and guide teams through growth or transformation without losing the human thread.Much of my work focuses on helping leaders scale, clarify, and transform in the Human + AI era, where technology moves faster than our human systems were designed to handle. I\'m frequently asked to speak to leadership teams navigating these shifts, particularly on how story, voice, and play help organizations stay human while executing with clarity.Let\'s connect if: You\'re scaling and need operational clarity with cultural strength, seeking executive-level expertise in transformation, culture, and strategic communications, or you need a speaker who helps teams navigate change with humanity and results.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer (COO)

   Nashville Public Radio

   Apr 2026 — Present

   Nashville Public Radio informs and inspires Middle Tennessee through trusted journalism, music discovery, storytelling, and events that connect our community. As an independent nonprofit, we serve as a civic anchor and cultural voice for our region, rooted in Nashville’s creativity and ambition.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's, Communications/Mass Media

• Michigan State University

  Master's, Public Relations

Skills

• Digital Strategy
• Advertising
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Development
• Media Planning
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Digital Marketing
• Recruitment Advertising
• E-Commerce
• Marketing Communications
• Online Advertising
• Management
• Ppc
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Digital Media
• Brand Management
• Google Analytics
• Online Marketing
• Recruiting
• Mobile Marketing
• Global Marketing
• Global Strategy
• B2b
• Retail Marketing
• Budget Process
• Operations Management
• Radio Host
• SEO
• Internal Communications
• Email Marketing
• Media Buying
• Web Analytics
• Google Adwords
• Integrated Marketing
• Radio Broadcasting
• News Writing