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Racine, Wi, Us

Racine, Wi, Us

Leading real estate portfolio management for a $10B global operation, overseeing a global portfolio of office, manufacturing, and warehouse sites across 60 countries and six continents. Guiding strategic planning, growth, cost savings, acquisitions, integrations, relocations, construction, risk management, and process improvements to accelerate profits. • Develop and manage the Global Real Estate function and global transaction process for SC Johnson, now adopted across all sites globally; developed playbook for transactions, financial modeling templates for complex scenarios, and real estate portfolio dashboard improving reporting tools and processes to enhance data accuracy, negotiations, broker relations, and rebates• Concurrently leading multi-million-dollar projects across several continents, focused on new construction, renovation, and expansion to execute workplace renovations and sustainability initiatives, including geothermal heating and solar panels on campus sites to reduce energy usage up to 60%• Developed the global outsourced project management function and creation of the project management playbook, covering vendor selection and contract process, and implementation• Oversee global real estate transactions and the competitive bidding process for sites and global project management services, driving negotiated rent savings and cost avoidance• Directed a 3-year $80M headquarters renovation project adding 56K+ sq. ft. of new office and collaborative space, renovating 94K+ sq. ft. of existing building space on the main campus, completing the project within budget and within timelines during COVID-19 challenges• Global Real Estate Transaction Manager (2013 – 2016); Director of Real Estate & Projects (2016)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Directed the overall real estate and sourcing strategy development for North America (NA) operations, spearheading financial planning and execution of real estate lease transactions, and design and construction services for a $35M leasing portfolio of 700 locations. Reported directly to heads of real estate, sourcing, and risk management with a line to VP of Finance for the Americas.• Responsible for a $7M+ annual capital budget, coaching a 12-member direct team of real estate professionals delivering IT support and business line management, strategic sourcing, and vendor management professionals• Led and motivated an indirect team of 15 outsourced real estate professionals, accountable for all transactions throughout NA, with 40% of the time in role spent overseas• Saved $20M on lease and contract negotiations in first two years of tenure• Advised Manpower field senior management on cost-benefit analysis of square footage requirements, enabling the company to secure the right size office to ensure alignment with rent for growth needs • Spearheaded development and roll-out of a global real estate framework for multiple countries across 3,900 offices, to better assess and document real estate decisions based on corporate standards • Led integration of 150 real estate offices down to 80 with ~3,500 employees, following an acquisition and rebranding; designed strategy, capacity, and costs to combine sites and employees• Saved $750K annually in vendor fees after transitioning to a new real estate services provider in NA to address field complaints, and significantly reduce costs while improving alignment with objectives• Created and implemented executive training for field leadership (division VPs, Director level roles), ensuring relevant knowledge on real estate and sourcing processes and timelines to all 15 divisions

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Developed strategies, structure, financial policies, processes, and procedures for Manpower’s $30M Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service product offering. Reported directly to Vice President/General Manager (VPGM) of Operations, overseeing a 5-member management team. Communicated and interacted regularly with corporate finance and accounting leads on planning and implementation.• Led cross-functional team in the acquisition of a $20M, 80-employee boutique RPO company, guiding due diligence, contract negotiations, and integration of new operation resources and processes into the existing $10M, 60-employee RPO organization; partnered with HR to establish the most profitable compensation model between the two operations • In collaboration with the VPGM, built the business case and model supporting the development of the Center of Excellence (COE), driving worldwide RPO service delivery for global clients; the model was ultimately adopted by senior management to define best cost allocation across all sites and countries• Led the client service delivery team for Manpower’s internal hiring needs, inheriting a staff of 15 recruiters and two operations professionals; involved in developing and strengthening customer-facing relationships, established first staff measurement reporting system to improve accountability• Created and implemented a pricing activity-based costing model and defined the methodology, identifying a breakeven point per contract based on cost metrics for more profitable decision making• Led development of a program reporting tool and process for improving recruiting success; defined key metrics measuring recruiter performance, identify mentoring opportunities and actual profitability

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Led timely reporting of financial results for the US operations, managing annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and cross-functional projects within the US finance organization. Administered US Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance for financial reporting and accounts payable (A/P) and directed administration of incentive plans for field-based and sales staff.• Reported to controller, leading five direct reports and 35-member team, overseeing accounting and A/P• Led US cross-functional Steering Committee in ERP system conversion, modernizing expense reporting • Reduced staff headcount by 10% after streamlining workflow processes, assessing performance metrics, and coaching and mentoring staff, improving reporting, analysis, and data accuracyPrevious roles included Projecct Manager - Finance, and Global Audit Advisory Services (1996 - 2004)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

New York, Ny, Us