Kerry Bergquist

About Kerry Bergquist

A solutions-focused accomplished Global Finance & Strategic Planning Leader with two…

Experience

1. Director - Global Real Estate & Projects

   SC Johnson

   Jan 2013 — Present

   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)

Education

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

Skills

• Finance
• Financial Services
• International Real Estate
• Outsourcing Management
• Cost Saving Initiatives
• Negotiation
• Staffing Services
• Staff Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Corporate Real Estate
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Financial Analysis
• Operations Management
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Staff Development
• Business Strategy
• Business Process
• Team Building
• Strategic Sourcing
• Outsourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Temporary Staffing
• Business Process Improvement
• Sourcing
• Internal Audit
• Analytical Skills
• Management
• Vendor Management
• Financial Accounting
• Contract Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Business Analysis