Nicholas Desjardins
East Waterboro,ME
Summary
'The field of property tax assessing has developed into a passion of mine with the constant challenge of improving the quality of assessments continues to motivate me. 20 Years of experience in the appraisal and assessing field along with over 16 of those years in the assessing field, 5 plus years as the director of assessing, continuing to grow as an assessor, manager and most importantly leader is imperative in my future.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Assessor
City Of Biddeford ME
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised two employees monitoring tasks and progress
- Monitored consistency in assessed valuations
- Reported departmental progress to City Manager
- Presented departmental budgets to City Council
- Inspected new and existing properties for taxable growth and sales analysis study
- Produced valuation reports as needed
- Streamlined personal property process for online filing
- Presented power point slides forecasting market trends and valuation adjustments to City Council
- Implemented market adjustments to maintain acceptable state overall ratio standards
- Performed residential revaluation to target ratio level over 90%
- Recommended hiring revaluation firm to conduct commercial revaluation to target ratio level over 90%
- Monitored and confirmed completion of commercial revaluation to target level over 90%
- Conducted hearings with taxpayers to discuss new valuations
- Executed commitment warrants for tax commitment
- Completed Municipal Valuation Return
- Provided reports to state auditors for state valuation
- Provided assessment information to public as needed
- Analyzed formal abatements, informal abatements and supplemental assessments making decisions to improve assessment equality
City Assessor
Cities Of Biddeford & Saco ME
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Shared Assessor director for both municipalities of Biddeford and Saco
- Maintained split work week in both municipalities
- Supervised five employees monitoring tasks and progress.
- Provided guidance to staff for effectively prioritizing tasks while monitoring progress
- Reported staff progress to City Manager and City Administrator
- Prepared multiple valuation reports and analysis for market trends
- Prepared departmental budget for City Manager and City Administrator
- Presented departmental budget for City Council
- Presented power point slides forecasting market trends and valuation adjustments for City Council
- Prepared valuation reports and state valuation turnaround document for State auditors
- Developed TIF spreadsheets working with state auditors for improved accuracy
- Implemented valuation adjustments to maintain acceptable 100% declared ratio standards
- Recommended preparation for future revaluation due to rapid market appreciation while maintaining acceptable state ratio standards
- Executed commitment warrants for tax commitment.
- Analyzed formal abatements along with informal abatements and supplemental assessments making decisions to improve assessment equity
- Produced supporting documentation for Board of Assessment Review hearing
Part Time Field Lister in Assessors Office
Town Of Old Orchard Beach, ME
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted department in inspecting and collection of property data for April 1st assessment date.
- Implemented collected data in assessing software.
Assistant Assessor
City Of Biddeford ME
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervised two employees and provided progress to City Assessor
- Prepared multiple valuation reports and trends.
- Supervised field work along with transfer and deed implementation for accuracy
- Assessed large personal property accounts and all current use applications
- Monitored Personal property exemption programs and proper implementation.
- Completed Municipal Valuation Return
- Developed tax commitment numbers to verify accuracy with City Assessor
- Inspected properties for City growth
- Provided comprehensive assessment information to general public.
Field Lister in Assessors Office
City Of Biddeford ME
01.2008 - 07.2016
- Collected all building permits to prepare for inspections for assessment purposes
- Collected all property data in field
- Implemented property data in assessing software
- Completed and calculated personal property business equipment assets for assessing purposes
- Collected all necessary property data in field.
- Reported work performance to Assistant Assessor
Licensed Appraiser
Appraisals Plus
10.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepared real estate appraisal reports for refinance and purchase transactions
- Inspected subject property, comparable sales and subject neighborhood
- Conducted analysis to reconcile market value
- Reviewed conclusion results with supervisor
Appraiser Trainee
Appraisals Plus
07.2004 - 10.2006
- Participated in implementation of appraisal reports under direct supervision of certified general appraiser.
- Inspected subject property, comparable sales, and subject's neighborhood with supervisor.
Education
Assessing/Real Estate Appraising
Skills
- Excel Valuation Spreadsheets
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Property valuation
- Analytical Reasoning
- Reports generation and analysis
- Market Trends Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Data Analysis
- Database Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
- (08/2020) Received a Level 2 Certified Maine Assessors License
- (05/2013) Received a Certified Maine Assessors License
- (10/2006) Received a Real Estate Appraisers License
Affiliations
- Maine Association of Assessing Officers
- International Association of Assessing Officers Maine Chapter
- International Association of Assessing Officers
- Maine Municipal Association
- Maine Assessors Education Committee
Timeline
City Assessor
City Of Biddeford ME
07.2022 - Current
City Assessor
Cities Of Biddeford & Saco ME
07.2018 - 07.2022
Part Time Field Lister in Assessors Office
Town Of Old Orchard Beach, ME
03.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant Assessor
City Of Biddeford ME
07.2016 - 07.2018
Field Lister in Assessors Office
City Of Biddeford ME
01.2008 - 07.2016
Licensed Appraiser
Appraisals Plus
10.2006 - 01.2008
Appraiser Trainee
Appraisals Plus
07.2004 - 10.2006
Assessing/Real Estate Appraising
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