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Debbie Nelson

GRAND FORKS

Summary

Knowledgeable Finance and Tax Director with Grand Forks County, adept in property tax levy calculation and creating spreadsheets. Assist in financial statement preparation. Proven track record in election administration and continuous skill development and committed to achieving goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Tax Director

Grand Forks County
07.2003 - Current
  • Chief Financial Officer for Grand Forks County.
  • Chief Election Administer for Grand Forks County.
  • Calculate mill levies and send property tax statements.
  • Collect property taxes and all revenues for Grand Forks County.
  • Monitor and lobby the North Dakota legislature regarding bills effecting the Auditor/Treasurer's Office.
  • Clerk of the board of county commissioners and keep accurate record.
  • Managing staff, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve departmental goals.

Property and Records Director

Grand Forks County
01.2003 - 06.2003

Combined office of the Tax Equalization Office and Recorder's Office.

The Recorder's Duties

  • Keep a record of each patent, deed, mortgage, bill of sale, security agreement, judgment, decree, lien, certificate of sale and other instruments required to be filed or recorded in proper books provided for such recording, upon receipt of the filing or recording fees.
  • Each recorded document shall also state the date, hour and minute of the date when it was filed, the document number, the book of records in which it is recorded and the page upon which it is recorded.
  • Assist the public in finding information as found in the real estate records.Manage the recording of documents.

Tax Equalization Director

Grand Forks County
11.1997 - 12.2002
  • Determine values on property.
  • Confer with assessors in the county to assist them as necessary to promote uniform assessment of all real property in the county.
  • Communicate with and generate reports with the public.

Administrative Assistant

Grand Forks County
08.1996 - 11.1997
  • Pay bills for Grand Forks County Social Services.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounty

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
12-1990

Skills

  • Property tax levy calculation
  • Spreadsheet creations
  • Election administration
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Continuous learning mindset

Timeline

Finance and Tax Director

Grand Forks County
07.2003 - Current

Property and Records Director

Grand Forks County
01.2003 - 06.2003

Tax Equalization Director

Grand Forks County
11.1997 - 12.2002

Administrative Assistant

Grand Forks County
08.1996 - 11.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Accounty

University of North Dakota
Debbie Nelson