Dedicated professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization's needs and requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Appeals
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
11.2006 - Current
Develop and implement policies and procedures within the department
Ensure that each appeal received is addressed by the ARB and/or CAD in accordance to the Texas Property Tax Code
Maintain arbitration, correction motion, and protest files
Build and distribute reports to taxing jurisdictions quarterly in reference to active and/or settled litigation within the District
Communicate information in a professional manner to attorneys, arbitrators, tax collectors, property tax consultants, ARB members, property owners, staff and public officials
Train multiple staff in several departments every year prior to and during protest season
Manage, train, assign workloads, and address concerns for up to 20 department staff
Maintained litigation files from 2012 – 2017 and am still called upon to assist the Litigation Department and FBCAD attorneys as necessary
Timely and accurately complete any/all assignments as required by the Chief Appraiser.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications, capable of building queries in CRS Database, extensive knowledge of Orion software, technologically advanced and trainable
Well developed and professional communication skills
Project Management
Accomplishments
Twelve plus years of experience with Fort Bend Central Appraisal District.
Seven and a half years in managerial role as the ARB / Arbitration Operations Manager for the District.
Level IV Registered Professional Appraiser with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures, in accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code, in regards to the District’s appeal process.
Implemented organization and structure within the department.
Proficient in all Appraisal District software applicable to my position including but not limited to Orion, CRS, Microsoft Applications, Adobe Pro, Audacity, and Fort Bend County Case Records Database (Tyler Technologies)
Additional Information
Registered Professional Appraiser with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
International Association of Assessing Officers Member
Texas Association of Appraisal District - Industry Liaison Committee Member
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