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Megan J Faykosh

Business Solutions Architect
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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)

Integrated Solutions by Megan, LLC contract with 
Deluxe Corporation, Minneapolis, MN

Enterprise & Process Solutions Architect

February 2024 –
Current

Integrated Solutions by Megan, LLC

Minneapolis, MN 

Business Solutions Architect, Business Owner

January 2024 –
Current

Deluxe Corporation,
Minneapolis, MN

UX DesignOps and Program Manager

November 2022 – September 2023

Allina Health, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Marketing Operations Consultant

February 2022 – September 2022

Operations Consultant,
Sr. Project Manager
(Contract)

June 2021 – January 2022

Wells Fargo, In-House Agency
Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Digital Project Manager
(Contract)

March 2021 – June 2021

Shinebox,
Minneapolis, MN

Adventure Creative Group, Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Integrated Project Manager

September 2019 – February 2021

Self-Employed Contractor

Sr. Project Manager and Operations Consultant

December 2018 – September 2019

BBDO MPLS,
Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Integrated Project Manager

October 2016 – December 2018

Little & Company, Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Project Manager (Contract)

July 2016 – October 2016

SapientNitro,
Chicago, IL

Digital Asset Manager
Assoc. Program Manager

February 2013 – February 2014

Leo Burnett, 
Chicago, IL

Creative Resource Coordinator
(Contract)

July 2012 – November 2012

Mirum 
Wunderman,
Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager

August 2014 –
June 2016

Ogilvy & Mather,
Chicago, IL 

Project Manager
Studio Coordinator

February 2014 – August 2014

EARLIER WORK EXPERIENCE

Recycled Paper Greetings 
(American Greetings), 
Chicago, IL

Art Coordinator

April 2011 – July 2012

Poetry Foundation
+ Poetry Magazine,
Chicago, IL

Executive Assistant (Contract)

January 2011 – April 2011

RailEurope, SNCF 

Rosemont, IL

Travel Consultant & Solutions Specialist

February 2008 – November 2010 
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November 2005 – April 2007 

Delta Airlines, 
Atlanta, GA 

Intl. Flight Attendant, L.o.D*

German Speaker

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* Language of Destination

April 2007–February 2008

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.

Floating Cats

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.  

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