Megan J Faykosh
Business Solutions Architect
An Analytical Mind Focused on Optimization
For pretty much my entire life I've been told I "think too much" and "analyze" everything. I used to feel my overly analytical mind was a curse, but I've come to see it as a blessing in my career. With over a decade of experience, I've honed my skills in using strategic and analytical thinking to guide improvements in everything that I do.
My curiosity fuels constant learning and expanding expertise. I excel at optimizing processes, roles, and efficiencies through analysis and empathy. I now focus my analytical mindset and passion for improvement on enabling organizations to reach their full potential. My superpowers are in leading teams to implement solutions that propel progress in a collaborative way.
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Resume
My Objective
Lead enterprises in building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and successfully strengthening internal frameworks across people, processes, and technology.
Certifications
Certified SAFe 6 Architect
Certified Scrum Master
Product Management Certificate
Languages
English (native)
German (Professional working proficiency)
February 2024 –
Current
Process Solutions Architect
Integrated Solutions by Megan, LLC contract with
Deluxe Corporation,
Atlanta, GA
January 2024 –
Current
Business Solutions Architect, Business Owner
Integrated Solutions by Megan, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
November 2022 – September 2023
UX DesignOps and Program Manager
Deluxe Corporation,
Minneapolis, MN
February 2022 – September 2022
Marketing Operations Consultant
Allina Health,
Minneapolis, MN
June 2021 – January 2022
Operations Consultant,
Sr. Project Manager
(Contract)
Shinebox,
Minneapolis, MN
March 2021 – June 2021
Sr. Digital Project Manager
(Contract)
Wells Fargo, In-House Agency
Minneapolis, MN
September 2019 – February 2021
Sr. Integrated Project Manager
Adventure Creative Group, Minneapolis, MN
December 2018 – September 2019
Sr. Project Manager and Operations Consultant
Self-Employed Contractor
October 2016 – December 2018
Sr. Integrated Project Manager
BBDO MPLS,
Minneapolis, MN
July 2016 – October 2016
Sr. Project Manager (Contract)
Little & Company, Minneapolis, MN
February 2013 – February 2014
Digital Asset Manager
Assoc. Program Manager
SapientNitro,
Chicago, IL
July 2012 – November 2012
Creative Resource Coordinator
(Contract)
Leo Burnett,
Chicago, IL
August 2014 –
June 2016
Sr. Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager
Mirum
Wunderman,
Minneapolis, MN
February 2014 – August 2014
Project Manager
Studio Coordinator
Ogilvy & Mather,
Chicago, IL
EARLIER WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2011 – July 2012
Art Coordinator
Recycled Paper Greetings
(American Greetings),
Chicago, IL
January 2011 – April 2011
Executive Assistant (Contract)
Poetry Foundation
+ Poetry Magazine,
Chicago, IL
February 2008 – November 2010
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November 2005 – April 2007
Travel Consultant & Solutions Specialist
RailEurope, Rosemont, IL
April 2007–February 2008
Flight Attendant, L.o.D
Delta Airlines,
Atlanta, GA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Advertising Federation of Minnesota (AdFed)
Board Member
May 2019 - June 2024
VOLUNTEER WORK
PAWS Chicago
Level II Volunteer, Trainer & Adoption Counselor
2012 – 2014
As a volunteer, I provided an excellent customer experience for potential adopters, helped keep the center and animal suites clean, helped potential adopters meet animals and provided them with pet education, information and resources to help them find their perfect match.
Served as a Lead Volunteer and helped train or guide “Level 1” volunteers and ensured that Kitty City etiquette was followed.
Clifton Strengths
Enthusiastic about researching and testing out technologies, methodologies, and best practices to identify new ways to drive impact.
I’m a thinker and love to consider all the possibilities. I tend to look at things from all angles and connect insights in meaningful ways. I have been known to bring creative perspectives to the table that influence strategies and decisions
Continuously gathering knowledge and staying on top of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices that can be applied to move the organization forward.
I find retrospectives to be extremely valuable. Having an understanding of what worked and did not work informs where we should go.
I am data-driven. When reviewing data, I search for patterns and connections and want to understand the story it’s telling.