SUSAN A. SIMMONS, MBA
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Master of Business Administration with multiple college degrees.
Accounting Educator & Presenter, Miller-Motte Technical College.
Managing Owner/Accountant of profitable small business with 9-year historic sales increases and customer base grown from start up to 10000+ customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and a variety of job specific accounting and commercial real estate assessment software (Patriot Property Systems) and Marshall-Swift Commercial Real Estate Valuation software and manual.
Addressed members of U.S. Congress, “Business Sales Taxation”, February 2014.
Certified General Appraiser, Commonwealth of Virginia, with a 20-year track record of producing and reviewing specialized commercial real estate assessments, transactions and valuation conforming to and exceeding USPAP guidelines.
Facilities selection and transaction management, tax appeals, business processes manager, appraisal and assessment review of complex multi- million dollar properties, tax accounting, leasing & appraisal review management, reconciliation, dispute resolution and statistical analysis using statistical financial models to provide innovative proposals and solutions.
Board of Real Estate Assessment Equalization, elected chair serving Twenty-third Circuit Court, Commonwealth of Virginia. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Appraisal & Assessment Administrator/Real Estate & Asset Management: MBACSI Management, United States Postal Service Headquarters – February 2015 to Current contract end.
Directed all commercial real estate valuation and assessment, review appraisal, subordinate training and real estate asset management for 50 states, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Implemented new audit and reporting procedures in order to exceed OIG requirements. Advised, directed negotiations on multi-million dollar real estate acquisitions, disposals and right of way transactions with other government agencies, brokers, GSA and attorneys. Negotiated tax appeals on leased properties in multiple jurisdictions.
Managing Owner/Accountant, CEO: Merle Norman - 2005 to 2014. Director of all business operations: accountant, staff development, negotiations, trainer, purchasing and sales. Developed loyal customer base to over 10000 clients supported by a 70% referral business. This was achieved through outstanding award winning customer service and utilization of website and email marketing. Susan A. Simmons, MBA
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Commercial Real Estate Assessment/Review Appraiser: 1st Choice Real Estate Appraisers – 2005 to 2013.
Researched, developed and transmitted all types of complex commercial valuations for tax assessment appeals, operations, lending, leases and portfolio reviews using all three approaches to value based on appropriate appraisal methodology. Provided reconciliation and transmittal to client and proper tax appeals authority. Accounting Educator, Business Division: Miller-Motte Technical College - 2012 Utilized all aspects of teaching modes including demonstration and computer skills to ensure student success in subject matter. Personal drive and intense desire to help adult students learn and excel in all aspects of personal development. Engaged career coaching skills and personal motivation of students to ensure career accountant success.
Senior Commercial Assessment Review Appraiser, Department of Real Estate Valuation: County of Roanoke - 1993 to 2005.
Developed and transmitted complex residential and commercial appraisals for all purposes. Analyzed income data, sales, statistical and multiple regressions in order to supervise and conduct review appraisals of all subordinates’ assignments. Authored Staff Training Manual for Valuation, October 1996 with subsequent revisions as needed to remain in compliance with State laws and USPAP. Transmitted values and related information by using extensive narrative and technical writing skills for administration, accounting and budgeting purposes. Directed staff and built appraisal and accounting team by incorporating a variety of techniques including traditional mentoring, feedback and unconventional “ropes course” approaches. Conducted and administered annual public tax appeals hearings, group presentations, and staff training. Served as circuit court expert witness for taxation division.
Real Estate Appraiser, Department of Real Estate Valuation: County of Roanoke - 1984 to 1993.
Developed and transmitted complex residential and commercial appraisals for all purposes. Analyzed income data, sales, statistical data, multiple regression patterns and trends. Earned Commonwealth of Virginia Certified General Appraiser License completed University of Virginia’s Institute of Government appraisal classes. Converted and programmed manual property record system onto PASCO III computer software to enable electronic storage of real estate taxation and accounting information. EDUCATION AND SPECIAL SKILLS
Master of Business Administration, Accounting & Management, Averett University, GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Business Administration, Averett University, GPA: 4.0 Susan A. Simmons, MBA
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Associate of Applied Science, Business Management in Real Estate/Accounting, Virginia Western Community College
Commonwealth of Virginia, Certified General Appraiser License #400*-****** Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessment, County of Roanoke, member and elected chair, 2008 to 2012.
College transcripts available.
Additional Related Commercial & Industrial Real Estate & Asset Management Courses Completed:
International Association of Assessing Officers/Appraisal Institute Courses: Completed at Virginia Institute of Government, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Assessment Administration, Course 400
Valuation of Industrial Properties
Marshall & Swift Commercial Valuation, Course 163
Standards of Practice and Professional Ethics, Workshop 151 Mass Appraisal of Income Producing Property, Course 302 Mass Appraisal of Residential Property, Course 301 Development and Writing of Narrative Appraisal Reports, Course 3 Income Approach to Valuation, Course 2
Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, Course 1
Real Estate Sales and Law, Virginia Western Community College Real Estate Appraisal, Virginia Western Community College Basic Training Program for Assessment Officials, Commonwealth of Virginia Microsoft Outlook Training, County of Roanoke, MIS Department Board of Equalization (Real Estate Appeals) Training Program, Commonwealth of Virginia
Board of Equalization Laws/Update Program, Commonwealth of Virginia, Attorney General
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice –USPAP- Required by law to repeat every two year licensing period in addition to 28 hours continuing education.