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Kara Dronet

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Professional Reviewer with strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail. Adept at providing insightful feedback and driving improvements. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in critical evaluation, written communication, and maintaining objectivity. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards in every review.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Appraisal Reviewer/Analyst II/III

The First a National Bank
05.2017 - Current
  • Conducted thorough reviews of appraisal reports prepared by external appraisers, ensuring adherence to USPAP and company standards.
  • Collaborated with team members and appraisers to streamline review processes.
  • Gained proficiency in using Appraisal processing/review software and tools for efficiency.
  • Interpreted plats, maps, deeds, surveys, tax assessments, plans and specs to verify it support accurate valuation of the property appraised.
  • Conducted detailed property evaluations, AVM, validity checks, and tax evaluations to ensuring value support, consistent quality and accuracy.
  • Stayed up-to-date and on market trends and shifts within the banks coverage area which spanned throughout seven states
  • Proactively followed up on open appraisal conditions, missing documentation, messages/questions from appraisers by utilizing pipeline reports for timely resolutions.
  • Managed Reconsideration of Value appeals, determining the validity of original appraisal reports.
  • Managed comprehensive appraisal assignments across multiple states, ensuring adherence to local regulations.
  • Reduced turnaround time for reviews by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
  • Sustained high levels of productivity under tight deadlines by efficiently using available resources.

Residential Appraisal Analyst I/II

Hancock Whitney Bank
05.2010 - 04.2017
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Developed and maintained dashboards for real-time performance tracking and reporting.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of appraisal reports prepared by external appraisers, ensuring adherence to USPAP and company standards.
  • Gained proficiency in using Appraisal processing/review software and tools for efficiency.
  • Interpreted plats, maps, deeds, surveys, tax assessments, plans and specs to verify it support accurate valuation of the property appraised.
  • Conducted detailed property evaluations, AVM, validity checks, and tax evaluations to ensuring value support, consistent quality and accuracy.
  • Stayed up-to-date and on market trends and shifts within the banks coverage area which spanned throughout seven states
  • Proactively followed up on open appraisal conditions, missing documentation, messages/questions from appraisers by utilizing pipeline reports for timely resolutions.
  • Managed Reconsideration of Value appeals, determining the validity of original appraisal reports.

Education

Business Management

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Skills

    Ms Office Suite, Effective Communication Skills, Report Writing, Real Estate Analysis, Property Valuation, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Appraisal Software Proficiency, Collateral Analytics, AppraisalPort, Equity Valuation, You Connect

Timeline

Residential Appraisal Reviewer/Analyst II/III

The First a National Bank
05.2017 - Current

Residential Appraisal Analyst I/II

Hancock Whitney Bank
05.2010 - 04.2017

Business Management

University of South Alabama
Kara Dronet