Tusme Savathasuk
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Real Property Appraiser with over 20 years of experience in the valuation of complex property types, including commercial, industrial, and natural resource assets. Known for advanced knowledge in appraisal techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, and a strong record of producing accurate, defensible assessments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Property Appraiser
Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor
08.2004 - Current
- Region 30 – Natural Resources (2019 – current)
- Valued landfills, quarries, and undeveloped land requiring deep knowledge of zoning, environmental, and industrial use factors.
- Application of CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model).
- Collaborated with various government agencies and incorporated legal and site-specific data in valuation.
- Ensured accuracy and defensibility of appraisals involving unique or atypical property types.
- Region 28 – Special Commercial Properties (2013 – 2019)
- Appraised high-value commercial properties including hotels, shopping centers, and big box retail stores.
- Specialized in DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) modeling to evaluate income-producing properties.
- Produced clear and defensible appraisal reports used in tax assessments and appeals.
- Special Investigations (2008 – 2013)
- Reviewed complex billing and processing issues related to property assessments.
- Applied the California Revenue and Taxation Code to ensure legal compliance and accurate tax rolls.
- Provided high-level customer service and resolved public inquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Contributed to training new appraisers on the various functions/tasks involved with special investigations.
- Collaborated with the Tax Collector and Auditor to obtain relevant information in the accurate resolution of the complex billing and processing issues.
- Additional Assignments:
- Region 7
- Region 25 – Commercial / Industrial
- Appraisal Standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA01.2001
Skills
- Property Valuation (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Natural Resources, Personal Property)
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
- CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model)
- California Revenue & Taxation Code
- Customer Service & Public Interaction
- Market Research & Report Writing
- Peer Mentorship & Team Collaboration
Certification
Advanced Appraiser Certificate, Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor
Training
- Real Property Appraiser Training Class #64
- Advanced Appraiser Certificate
- Extensive cross-regional experience
- Advanced knowledge of appraisal standards and tax code application
Languages
Thai
Limited Working
Timeline
Real Property Appraiser
Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Occidental College
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