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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
Aberdeen

Skills

    Sales analysis and comparison

    Data collection

  • Property valuation
  • Property inspection
  • Data interpretation
  • Measurement skills
  • 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
Shona Cook