Diligent, entrepreneurxxxxxxl and dependable leader with over 15 years of proven experience in the residentxxxxxxl appraisal industry. Creator of a business that includes a self-developed web program used to streamline the appraisal process. Leverages technology and process management best practices to allow for optimal productivity levels amongst competitors in the Cedar Valley region. Effective businessman who quadrupled company value from 2008 to 2013 and garners success even still in the midst of changing economic conditions. Adept in growing business forward. Hardworking with the drive to be a fast learner. Seeking an opportunity to transfer knowledge, skills, and experience to a new career role. Targeting Project Manager roles in the advertising sector, Project Estimator positions for commercxxxxxxl construction contractors, as well as Plant Manager openings in the field of agricultural processing.

• Specxxxxxxlizes in the appraisal of residentxxxxxxl properties; majored in Finance and Real Estate with a strong customer service and construction background
• Experience includes appraisals for legal settlement, PMI removal, pre-listing, relocation, insurance settlement, REO, FHA Loans, VA Loans and Conventional Loans
• Adept in managing databases, writing code and performing systems analysis
• Skills include proficiency in the use of many software programs including basic office products and web design programs.
• Specific software experience includes the use of Microsoft Office, Adobe, Macromedxxxxxx, Quark, and Corell products, as well as other software providers

Appraisal Pros, LLC~ Owner and Operator (2007 Present)

Oversee operations for a successful, self-established local real estate appraisal firm. Supervise a small but hardworking team of seven employees. Utilize an effective and marketable online program to streamline the appraisal process from start to finish. Achieved 30-40% annual growth from 2008-2013 and completed 1.7K appraisal assignments in 2014; also saw the volume of available appraisal orders drop off significantly and started to maintain a significant level of business despite of the decline in available orders. Developed and currently market an online appraisal order management software solution that gives appraisers the ability to manage the assignment process from start to finish and save a notable amount of time and avoid redundant data entry processes; allows the appraisal management system to interface with the appraisers report writing software.

Koestner, McGivern & Assocxxxxxxtes | McRae Appraisals ~ Appraiser (2004 - 2008)

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Xxxxxx Valley Appraisal~ Assocxxxxxxte Appraiser (2003 - 2004)

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Gannon Real Estate | CES Ltd. ~ Intern (2002 - 2003)

Delivered comprehensive assistance to the Business Owner in updating the company s computer systems and introducing technology to streamline the appraisal process. Do you have anything else to add here to round this out more?

Weichers Construction

Supervisor (1996 2000)

Managed and guided a construction crew in installing utility service pipes. Operated various types of heavy equipment with precision and care. Led surveying duties to ensure that each job was completed according to established plans. Do you have anything else to add here to round this out more?

Ron Weber & Assocxxxxxxtes

Telemarketer (1996 2000)

Facilitated both inbound and outbound telemarketing services focused on sales and customer 
service for a major internet service provider. Also led training and team leadership efforts. Do you have anything else to add here to round this out more?

Bachelor of Arts, Real Estate and Finance, The University of Northern Xxxxxx

Certification/Continuing Education Courses, Appraiser, State of Xxxxxx

Courses, Managing Information Systems, Ellsworth Community College

Community Coordinator, Xxxxxx Junior Tigers Football

Sunday School Teacher, Prairie Lakes Church

Fundraising Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity

Assistant Coach, Evansdale Wolves Wrestling

Team Manager, Cedarloo Bearcats & Flood Baseball

Appraisal Institute Assocxxxxxxte Member | Northeast Xxxxxx Board of Realtors | Mid-Xxxxxx Board of Realtors

Heart of Xxxxxx Board of Realtors | Rho Epsilon Collegxxxxxxte Real Estate Assocxxxxxxtion at the University of Northern Xxxxxx