Shona Cook
Glasgow
Summary
Experienced valuer with proven performance in property valuation at Assessor & ERO, Glasgow City Council since 1998. Organised and dependable professional mastering sales and banding comparisons and deadline management to produce valuations for the Valuation Roll and Council Tax List. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude to achieve team goals. Excellent communication, time management and team working skills, adapting to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Committed to continuous learning and development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Valuer
Assessor & ERO Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Glasgow City
07.1998 - Current
- Surveyed and valued properties for both Council Tax and Non-domestic rating throughout the city.
- Discussed and negotiated disposal of appeals to alter both Council Tax Bands and Rateable Values.
- Preparation and presentation of expert witness evidence before the Local Taxation Chamber and formerly the Valuation Appeal Committee.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Property Appraisal - Land Economics
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley 04.2001 - 06.2000
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 04.2001 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Laws LLB - Law
University of Aberdeen
AberdeenSkills
- Property valuation
- Property inspection
- Data interpretation
- Measurement skills
Sales analysis and comparison
Data collection
- Property tax challenges
- Training and mentoring students and trainees
- Preparing valuation reports and expert witness testimony
- Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Deadline management
Certification
Membership of RICS (2001)
MRICS
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Property Appraisal - Land Economics
University of the West of Scotland
04.2001 - 06.2000
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
University of Strathclyde
04.2001 - 06.1994
Valuer
Assessor & ERO Glasgow City Council
07.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Laws LLB - Law
University of Aberdeen
Similar Profiles
OLIVIA HAIGOLIVIA HAIG
Child Development Officer at Glasgow City CouncilChild Development Officer at Glasgow City Council
Jackie BarrJackie Barr
Residential Childcare Worker at Glasgow City CouncilResidential Childcare Worker at Glasgow City Council
Lorna McInnesLorna McInnes
Graduate Apprentice at Glasgow City CouncilGraduate Apprentice at Glasgow City Council
Paul ThomsonPaul Thomson
Registered nurse at Erskine HomeRegistered nurse at Erskine Home
Eve MarshallEve Marshall
Customer Operations Representative at Diligenta (Standard Life)Customer Operations Representative at Diligenta (Standard Life)