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Business Solutions Architect
DesignOps Manager
Enterprise Architect
FinOps Manager

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)

Resume

January 1, 2025

Enterprise Architect / Cloud FinOps

Deluxe Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

Leading cloud cost optimization efforts across AWS and Azure platforms, developing data visualizations and automation processes to enhance business solutions architecture and drive technology savings.

  • Established Technology Cost Optimization team, driving 10% cost reduction goal through strategic cloud FinOps initiatives

  • Developed automated data visualization and reporting solutions to improve architecture decision-making and cost transparency

October 1, 2023
November 1, 2022

UX Design Operations Program Manager

Deluxe Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

Led cross-functional product development initiatives, integrating UX/UI design, research, and backend development for user-centered solutions. Optimized technology and processes across the UX department.

  • Launched enterprise design system ("Unify") with governance framework, metrics tracking, and ROI analysis demonstrating impact on development velocity

  • Built DesignOps operational framework establishing workflows, tool governance, and scalable processes serving as organizational blueprint for design maturity

June 30, 2021
February 15, 2021

Digital Project Management

Wells Fargo (Creative Circle)

Remote (MN)

Led brand marketing, digital development, UX/UI design, and product design strategies.

  • Creative leadership - Led brand marketing, digital development, UX/UI design, and product design strategies. 

  • Coached my teams on Agile frameworks

September 1, 2019
January 1, 2019

Senior Project Management & Operations Consultant

Little & Company / Solve

Minneapolis, MN

Introduced, implemented, and launched Smartsheet as the primary project management tool for project and production management across multiple enterprises, driving productivity improvements.

Little & Company

  • Increased productivity through process optimization and Smartsheet automations integrated with Slack and MS Outlook

  • Developed and delivered Smartsheet training programs, driving user adoption and maximizing platform utilization

Solve

  • Led brochure and digital asset production Indian Motorcycle model year 2020, included image selection and retouching vendor management

June 30, 2016
August 1, 2014

Senior Digital Producer and Digital Project Manager

Wunderman Thompson (formerly Mirum & Wunderman)

Minneapolis, MN

Led full lifecycle delivery of email, banner, and direct mail campaigns, website maintenance, enhancements and analytics through agile processes, and driving process improvements for enhanced collaboration and results.

  • Streamlined digital operations by implementing standardized workflows across siloed workstreams, introducing a formal intake process, and deploying Salesforce CRM to automate email workflows, resulting in 50% reduction in project management staffing needs

  • Improved project visibility and planning by testing and implementing Smartsheet for timeline tracking across all workstreams, enabling more accurate forecasting and resource allocation through work capacity calendaring

  • Reduced onboarding time by 75% by documenting training processes and aligning workflows across teams, significantly improving new employee productivity and organizational efficiency

February 14, 2014
February 1, 2013

Associate Program Manager & Digital Asset Manager

SapientNitro

Chicago, IL

Developed and led digital asset management program, instituting processes and systems for centralized branding and creative workflows for Dodge/Chrysler brand assets.

  • Built comprehensive taxonomy and architecture for intuitive access to 100+ digital assets

  • Led training for 20+ cross-functional users and created intuitive metadata standards driving adoption

August 1, 2012
April 1, 2011

Art Coordinator

Recycled Paper Greetings

Chicago, IL

Supported the Creative Department as primary liaison between account teams and independent artists. Managed artist contracts, projects, and relations while coordinating with Creative Director, Art Managers, Traffic Coordinator, and Production to ensure seamless execution of creative deliverables from initial mechanicals through vendor delivery.

  • Streamlined artist communication process by establishing clear protocols for art targets, submission collection, and final art requests for production

  • Coordinated cross-functional collaboration across Creative, Account, and Production teams to ensure on-time delivery of creative assets

December 31, 2024
February 1, 2024

Enterprise Architect & Process Architect

Deluxe Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

Led enterprise architecture and governance initiatives focusing on application rationalization, change management, and process optimization. Bridged the gap between strategy and execution across Digital Platforms and Products

  • Introduced Architecture Review Board process using MS Teams and Loop workspace, increasing visibility and streamlining governance

  • Implemented executive dashboard for year-end metrics reporting, enhancing leadership visibility into architectural initiatives

September 30, 2022
June 30, 2021

Creative & Marketing Operations Consultant

Allina Health (Robert Half) & Shinebox (self-employed)

Minneapolis, MN

Led digital transformations and provided scaling strategies across multiple organizations, managing complex changes in process, people, and technology while bridging gaps between executive objectives and team initiatives.

  • Identified role gaps within the marketing & design teams and delivered staffing recommendations.

  • Assessed current workplace technologies, identified improvement opportunities, and recommended solutions that were cost-effective, efficient, and supportable as the organization grows.

  • Increased visibility, created consistency, reduced redundancies, automated & streamlined workflows and therefore increased overall productivity and communications across teams.

  • Influenced adoption of new standardized processes, technologies, and best practices across the organization.

February 1, 2021
September 30, 2019

Senior Integrated Project Manager

Adventure Creative Group

Minneapolis, MN

Directed all aspects of project delivery from planning to execution, leading cross-functional teams to bring projects to successful completion across brand, web, product, new business pitches, and campaign launches.

  • Led strategy and design in product research, market analysis, branding, rebranding, and GTM.

  • Introduced and implemented Design Thinking for design teams, optimizing creative processes and exceeding client expectations with early delivery

  • Led new business initiatives (during 2020) and RFP process

December 31, 2018
October 1, 2016

Senior Integrated Program Manager

BBDO Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

Spearheaded process optimization and standardization initiatives, transforming agency operations through technology implementation and workflow automation for design and production teams.

  • Built comprehensive Smartsheet solutions for work management, forecasting, content management, and metrics reporting, increasing billable studio revenues

  • Spearheaded server structure rebuilds and data migration to cloud-based server while standardizing file naming conventions

July 28, 2014
February 17, 2014

Project Manager

Ogilvy & Mather

Chicago, IL

Led end-to-end production of retail activations and shopper marketing campaigns, driving process optimization.

  • Developed and implemented optimized workflows to improve collaboration and efficiency.

  • Oversaw creative evolution from concept to final file delivery across 50+ sales driving launches.

November 1, 2012
August 1, 2012

Creative Resource Coordinator

Leo Burnett

Chicago, IL

Managed all creative assignments from initial brief through client delivery, serving as the primary liaison between Account Management, Creative teams, and Production. Coordinated brainstorm meetings, internal reviews, and weekly resource planning sessions while monitoring deadlines and facilitating cross-functional workflow.

  • Developed collaborative creative workflow chart with Creative Resource Managers, increasing visibility into team projects and resource availability

  • Established streamlined communication processes between Account Management, Creative, and Production departments, ensuring on-time delivery of client work

EARLIER WORK EXPERIENCE

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, SNCF 

Rosemont, IL

April 2007 – February 2008

Intl. Flight Attendant, L.o.D*

German Speaker​

* Language of Destination

Delta Airlines, 
Atlanta, GA 

“Thank you, Megan for several months of dedicated service to the Brand and Marketing team at Allina Health. We are very fortunate to have had your expertise. Thank you for helping us to elevate things to the next level!” 

Allina Operations Manager
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

May 2019 - June 2025

Board Member

Advertising Federation of Minnesota (AdFed)

AdFed Minnesota is a non-profit professional trade association serving Minnesota's advertising community since 1906 as part of the American Advertising Federation. The organization connects agencies, advertisers, suppliers, and students through networking events, educational programming, and industry recognition, including The Show annual awards ceremony and the 32 Under 32 young professionals program.

VOLUNTEER WORK

2012 – 2014

Level II Volunteer, Trainer & Adoption Counselor

PAWS Chicago

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.

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  • PMC
  • CSM

Minneapolis, MN USA

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