Renee Gathings

Experience

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  USAA

  May 2007 - Jul 2023

  • Responsible for evaluating and approving business cases for strategic portfolio with yearly budget of $50M. Monitored and assessed existing programs for continued viability and made recommendations for course correction or program discontinuation. • Drove strategic planning session workshops for creation of strategic and epic roadmaps, and business cases resulting in better prioritization and forecasting of the portfolio needs. • Led efforts for annual reviews to business cases for the portfolio. Analyzed and identified similar scopes within two different investments and saved the portfolio from $15M in duplicated efforts.• Audited investments ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, controls, and regulations. Boosting sub portfolios EPMO compliance rates above pass rate 92%. Show less

  • Portfolio Management Senior

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2023

  • Senior Project Program Manager

    May 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Manager Member Solutions

    May 2007 - May 2016
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  Far Reaches Travel

  Jan 2025 - now

  Founder & Family Travel Advisor

  I help busy professionals and working parents make the most of their limited time off by designing stress-free, custom travel experiences for their families.With over two decades in corporate program and project management, I understand how precious PTO is—and how overwhelming planning a vacation can be. I now bring my expertise in timelines, organization, and communication into the world of travel, serving my clients with the same care I gave my teams.Rooted in servant leadership, I listen first, plan intentionally, and manage the details so you can focus on rest, connection, and memory-making with the people who matter most.Certifications & Specialties:• Disney Travel Specialist – Disney College of Knowledge graduate• Certified Hawai‘i Destination Specialist• Certified Travel Insured International SpecialistWhat I Do:• Specialize in travel for families and multigenerational groups• Concierge-level planning: flights, transfers, resorts, dining, activities & more• Itineraries designed around limited PTO and family connection• Stress-free travel experiences from start to finish Show less