Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Software
Certification
Timeline

Cynthia Alowo Walusimbi

Valuation Surveyor

Summary

Dedicated professional bringing 10+ years of experience in real estate operations with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Proficient in preparing red book valuations and reviewing valuations for compliance, quality and accuracy. Passionate about real estate finance and providing guidance on suitability of collateral pledged as security for mortgage. Demonstrated experience leading teams as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand and impact company success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Proprietor

CNC Property Consutants
Kampala
03.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered red book valuation reports to banks, institutions, NGOs, industries and individuals for purposes of secured lending, transaction advice and financial reporting.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Completed assignments with 98% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Developed and managed relationships with stakeholders.
  • Optimized team hiring, training, and performance.
  • Prepared annual budget with controls to prevent overages.
  • Trained, motivated and disciplined team of 7 professionals.
  • Successfully prepared feasibility studies/market research.
  • Managed and facilitated the sale of property whilst exceeding client's expectations.

Valuer

Knight Frank Uganda
Kampala
02.2014 - 03.2023
  • Provided red book valuation reports within agreed timelines based on scope of work.
  • Maintained current understanding of lender requirements and conducted CPDs with lending institutions to enlighten them on valuation technicalities/provide clarity.
  • Researched actively and garnered understanding on land, property and market values to complete value estimations accurately and remain current on the local market.
  • Completed appraisals on commercial, industrial, retail, residential and agricultural properties for secured lending purposes (mortgage), transaction advise, financial reporting.
  • Completed appraisals on pre-set number of properties to meet weekly production goals.
  • Collected and analyzed relevant data to identify real estate market trends for accurate valuation analysis and reporting.
  • Inspected new construction sites to establish current values in line with market trends.
  • Computed final estimation of property values, taking into account depreciation, value comparisons of similar properties and income potential.
  • Inspected properties, collected measurements of improvements, noted characteristics, took photographs, condition and reviewed historical documents to determine market values and replacements cost.
  • Tracked property information and updated company database to maintain current files using Redar system.
  • Stakeholder engagement/management through weekly updates, meetings, CPDs and daily correspondences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Land Economics (Valuation Surveying)

Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
08.2006 - 05.2010

Skills

Dependable and Responsible

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Affiliations

  • Toastmasters

Software

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, ArcMap

Certification

Certified/Registered Valuer of Uganda

Timeline

Proprietor - CNC Property Consutants
03.2023 - Current
Valuer - Knight Frank Uganda
02.2014 - 03.2023
Makerere University - Bachelor of Science, Land Economics (Valuation Surveying)
08.2006 - 05.2010
Cynthia Alowo WalusimbiValuation Surveyor