Robert Woods

**** **** ** *

Fargo, ND *****

ace42z@r.postjobfree.com

(732) 948 - 9492

Professional Qualifications:

• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Work Experience:

January 2012 Present

Internal Appraiser

First International Bank and Trust

• Conduct internal or in house appraisals and valuations.

• Review appraisal reports from lenders, independent appraisers, or real estate brokers

to assess reasonableness of the assigned market values.

• Traveled to all markets served by the bank to monitor real estate values, conduct

appraisals, and train lending staff on appraisal procedures.

• Direct 3 junior department members

• Study short term and long range economic trends to assess potential changes in

market values of real estate in our operating markets.

• Develop a data base of recent real estate sales in each market for use as comparable

sales to be used for in house appraisals.

• Provide recommendations on third party approved appraiser list.

• Ensure appraisals adhere to appraisal laws and regulatory guidance.

• Serve as an integral part of credit management team with responsibility over

appraisal function.

• Manage and administer the Bank’s Appraisal Policies and procedures.

• Counsel management on appraisal issues and regulatory issues related to appraisals.

• Train lending staff in appraisal procedures and regulations.

• Prepare reports for management on real estate related activity on emerging trends

and activity.

November 2011 – January 2012

Independent Fee Appraiser

• Responsible for developing appraisals and national appraisal reviews of both

commercial and residential properties

• Perform desk review of appraisals

• Perform appraisals, appraisal reviews and field reviews

• Conduct research and analysis of O/A’s collateral utilizing expertise, internal/external

property valuation tools and resources

• Document conclusions in the form of a report communicating to the lender/investor

review findings

• Ability to multi task

2011 2011

National Review Appraiser (contract)

Fannie Mae

• Perform desk review of appraisals

• Conduct research and analysis on client collateral utilizing expertise, internal/external

property valuation tools and resources

• Determine appropriate actions to take in accordance with department and company

policies

• Document conclusions in the Quality Assurance System (QAS) with an accurate

assessment of the valuation review

• If warranted, compose a letter used to communicate inadequacies to the lender that

were identified through the review process

• Manage and prioritize caseload of pending and active appraisal reviews

• Maintain review productivity in line with the department's benchmarks

• Respond to valuation questions and disseminate valuation guidelines and

requirements with internal/external customers

• Maintain thorough and up to date knowledge of all guidelines, products and systems

that are pertinent to the loan review process, as well as USPAP

• Support client’s Housing goals and other corporate goals

March 2008 – 2011

Independent Fee Appraiser

• Responsible for developing appraisals and national appraisal reviews of both

commercial and residential properties

• Perform desk review of appraisals

• Perform field reviews

• Conduct research and analysis of O/A’s collateral utilizing expertise, internal/external

property valuation tools and resources

• Document conclusions in the form of a report communicating to the lender/investor

review findings

• Ability to multi task

March 2007 – March 2008

U.S. Department of State

Real Estate Analyst/Portfolio Manager / Appraiser

• Conducted appraisals and appraisal reviews of national and international properties

• Analyze investment risks and the methods to mitigate the risks in structuring

investments

• Managed multi billion dollar portfolio

• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative skills.

• Superior oral and written communication skills, strong presentation

• Ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal guidance

• Determine appropriate actions to take in accordance with department and company

policies

• Perform real estate financial modeling and analysis

• Prepares budget analysis for OMB

• Prepared and interpreted complex financial analysis

• Directly supervises and ensures that the services provided by third party contractors

are fully responsive to DOS needs

• Represents the USG in the valuation and operation of USG owned property and leases

July 2004 – November 2006

Commerce Bank

Appraisal Review Specialist

• Conducted reviews of a variety of appraisal types on a local, regional and national

level

• Responsible for developing review, evaluation, technical guidance and coordination

• Interprets, adapts and implements policies, procedures, directives of appraisal

functions

• Technical authority on real estate appraisal and valuation

• Provides authoritative advice and guidance to senior members of the bank regarding

real estate construction and real estate financing

• Conducts special assignments at the direction of supervisors, involving research and

fact finding to develop recommendations on a variety of program and budget issues

• Determine appropriate actions to take in accordance with department and company

policies

• Provides advice and assistance on all phases of building and budgeting process

EDUCATION:

• Columbia University (in the City of New York)

February 1996

B.A., Major – English

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