Self-motivated Appraiser Trainee with talent for understanding changing market conditions and unique aspects of valuing real property. Ready to apply 2 years of experience towards becoming a licensed Certified Residential Appraiser.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Appraiser Trainee
A N B Appraisals
Camarillo, CA
07.2021 - Current
Maintained high work volume and tight deadlines.
Produced reports with detailed valuations.
Documented condition and special features to provide accurate estimations.
Visited site locations to assess value of [Description].
Answered customer questions and provided information about findings.
Gathered information on nearby properties to compare and help make value determinations on properties.
Bookkeeper
Sharks Cove
Manhattan Beach, CA
01.2015 - 01.2021
Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.
Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Increased customer satisfaction by filing taxes on time and promptly resolving issues.
Assistant Underwriter
Capstone Surety
Calabasas, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in client files.
Controlled loss by assessing risk, conducting system analysis and recommending policy solutions.
Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and reports from loss control specialists to determine risks.
Assisted Underwriters by calculating group and individual renewal rates based on customers' background, industry and demographic information.
Examined potential loss stemming from catastrophe, severity or frequency of possible loss.
Met with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price and service delivery.
Evaluated debt ratio, loan-to-value ratios, credit scores property valuations and various other factors when making underwriting decisions.
Identified portfolio risks resulting from client's underlying business practices, underwriting investigations or fraud exposure.
Calculated group and individual renewal rates based on customers background, industry and demographic information.
Sales Assistant
J R Industries
Westlake Village, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Created and maintained reports, documents and presentations to assist with administrative support.
Collaborated with other teams to identify areas of opportunity and implement changes to optimize sales operations and reporting.
Collected and maintained file of receipts to coordinate expense report submission.
Cross-trained to support other teams to meet operational needs and team deadlines.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Education
Associate of Science - Communications
El Camino College
Torrance, CA
05.2023
Certification of Completion - Certified Residential Appraisal
Dynasty Appraisal School
Hacienda Heights, CA
05.2021
Skills
Mathematical calculations
Visual inspections
Collecting documentation
Estimations understanding
Measurement collection
Site inspection
Appraisal analysis
Market valuations
Value calculation
Data entry skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Schedule Management
Timeline
Appraiser Trainee
A N B Appraisals
07.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper
Sharks Cove
01.2015 - 01.2021
Assistant Underwriter
Capstone Surety
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sales Assistant
J R Industries
01.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Communications
El Camino College
Certification of Completion - Certified Residential Appraisal