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Ashley McCrory

Redondo Beach,CA

Summary

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

Dynasty Appraisal School