Renee Rhoades, MBA, Pmp
About Renee Rhoades, MBA, Pmp
Renee Rhoades is a Business Engagement Specialist II with extensive experience in project management and technology implementation. She has held various roles across notable organizations, including the Federal Reserve Bank and AT&T Wireless, and holds an MBA from the University of Miami.
Work at Spire
Renee Rhoades has been employed at Spire as a Business Engagement Specialist II since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business operations and ensuring effective engagement across various departments. Her position involves leveraging her extensive project management experience to facilitate communication and collaboration within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Renee Rhoades has a diverse background in project management, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She served as a Project Management Consultant at Ameren for six months in 2020 and held roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis as an IT Project Manager from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she worked at Charter Communications as a Senior Project Manager in 2019 and at Wells Fargo as an Enterprise IT Project Manager from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Renee Rhoades earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Miami Herbert Business School, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 1996 to 1998. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completed between 1983 and 1987. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in both waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
Career Background
Renee Rhoades has built a substantial career in project management and business analysis. She worked at American Express as a Senior Business Analyst from 1992 to 1995 and spent eight years at AT&T Wireless in roles that included Senior Business Analyst and Project Manager. Her career also includes positions at Performance Food Group, Capital One, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, showcasing her ability to manage large-scale technology projects effectively.
Skills and Competencies
Renee Rhoades possesses strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Her ability to deliver large-scale technology projects on time and within budget is a testament to her project management capabilities. She is adept in both waterfall and Agile methodologies, which enhances her effectiveness in managing diverse project teams and meeting stakeholder expectations.