Megan Squires

Leading and scaling a centralized Procurement function during a period of rapid company growth and operational ambiguity. Currently leading a team of 8+ direct reports while driving systems implementation, process transformation, and cross-functional alignment.

Built and scaled the Procurement Coordinator team from the ground up through structured hiring, onboarding, and coaching. Key Impact: • Designed and launched the company’s first centralized Procurement Intake system, including training development, transitioning from ad hoc requests to a standardized, auditable workflow • Implemented stakeholder feedback loops post-launch, achieving a 4.9/5 satisfaction rating and strengthening Procurement’s reputation as a strategic partner • Reduced cycle times and improved workflow clarity through process redesign and cross-functional alignment • Leading next-phase automation, SLA framework development, and reporting enhancements

Managed end-to-end procurement operations across intake, requisitions, supplier onboarding, and compliance documentation. • Served as a primary procurement partner for internal teams, translating business needs into efficient purchasing workflows • Maintained high-volume queues while balancing stakeholder expectations and service responsiveness • Led procurement-side support during a major company acquisition, overseeing contract harmonization, supplier audits, and vendor communications to ensure business continuity • Identified workflow bottlenecks and contributed frontline insights that later informed centralized systems improvements

Provided high-level operational and administrative support to senior leadership in a fast-paced growth environment. • Managed complex calendars, travel, expenses, and confidential communications • Drafted and refined executive reports and presentations to ensure clarity and alignment • Acted as a trusted liaison between executives and cross-functional partners • Built systems and prioritized shifting demands to enable leadership focus on strategic initiatives

Supported senior leaders while overseeing office operations and team coordination. • Managed calendars, travel, scheduling, and expense reporting • Oversaw office operations to maintain a structured and welcoming environment • Coordinated internal events and logistics from planning through execution • Served as a central operational point of contact across teams

Led diverse classrooms of 15–30 students, designing data-informed instructional plans to support academic and social-emotional growth. • Created structured, inclusive learning environments • Collaborated with families and staff through consistent communication • Served as technology lead during remote learning transition • Consistently received top performance ratings by administration and was selected for specialized Orton-Gillingham training to better support diverse learners