Michael Deneen

About Michael Deneen

A results-driven, creative and adaptive Project Manager with a decade of diverse technical expertise, known for rapidly adapting to emerging technologies and varied methodologies while maintaining a servant leadership approach. An exceptional cross-functioning communicator who consistently delivers on complex projects by identifying and removing roadblocks, while fostering an environment where teams feel supported and empowered to innovate resulting in high satisfaction rates and strong, lasting, partnerships that drive successful project outcomes.I demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management through an empathetic approach that balances client expectations with team well-being, resulting in high satisfaction rates and strong, lasting partnerships. People are people, not resources. I am able to effectively bridge communication gaps between technical teams and business stakeholders by leveraging deep technical understanding and emotional intelligence, ensuring alignment and driving successful project outcomes.My areas of expertise:• Project Management: Agile/Scrum, PMI Methodology, Jira, MS Project, Project Server• Business Analysis: Requirements Gathering, Process Mapping, Solution Design• Technology Integration: ERP (SAP), CRM (Salesforce), Workflow Automation, Cloud Migration, Generative AI• Change Management: Stakeholder Engagement, Training, Organizational Readiness• Financial Management: Budgeting, Cost Control, Resource Allocation

Experience

1. Ushertainer

   St. Paul Saints

   Mar 2026 — Present · St Paul, MN, US

   Entertainment and fan interaction while in character during Saints games.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelors, Political Science/ PR/ Marketing

• Minneapolis College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Network and System Administration/Administrator

• Century College

  Associates, General Studies