Professional Summary

Seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in property valuation, real estate investing, and mass appraisal for local government. Recognized expert in integrating data science and advanced analytics into property assessment processes. Skilled in statistical modeling, GIS mapping, and income-based valuation models. Adept at leveraging R, Python, and SPSS to develop predictive models and perform in-depth ratio studies. Passionate about innovation in real estate tech and valuation education.

Core Competencies

- Mass Appraisal Modeling & Ratio Studies
- Property Valuation (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
- R & Python for Real Estate Analytics
- Data Visualization & Predictive Modeling
- SPSS & Microsoft Office Suite
- GIS & Spatial Data Analysis
- Public Speaking & Technical Training
- Real Estate Development & Investment
- Stakeholder Communication & Policy Advising

Professional Experience

Mass Appraisal Supervisor / Data Scientist

City of Philadelphia – Office of Property Assessment | 2015 – Present

- Led the design and scripting of valuation models for all major reassessment projects post-AVI.

- Conducted comprehensive ratio studies to ensure assessment accuracy and equity.

- Bridged communication between technical modeling teams and field evaluators to ensure process alignment.

- Developed and refined income-based models for commercial and industrial properties.

- Designed and facilitated training programs for staff on modeling and data analysis techniques.

Real Property Evaluator

City of Philadelphia – Office of Property Assessment | 2004 – 2015

- Conducted analysis of real estate sales and market trends to support property valuation.

- Pioneered the use of mobile and cloud-based tech to enhance field data collection.

- Represented the city in property value appeals, defending assessments with data-backed justifications.

- Collaborated with other city departments and community groups to ensure transparency in valuation practices.

Real Property Evaluation Clerk

City of Philadelphia – BRT/OPA | 1997 – 2004

- Supported senior evaluators with the discovery, listing, and valuation of real estate assets.

Licensed Real Estate Agent (Multiple Brokerages)

2000 – Present

- Represented buyers and sellers across residential, multifamily, and investment real estate.

- Specialized in emerging Philadelphia neighborhoods and opportunity-driven transactions.

Real Estate Investor & Developer

1997 – Present

- Owned and managed a portfolio of single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties.

- Leveraged non-traditional financing and technology for acquisitions and management.

- Managed zoning and tax appeal preparation and presentations.

Education

- M.S., Real Estate Property Management, Drexel University, 2012

- B.S., Business Management, Chestnut Hill College, 2003

- A.A., Business Administration, Community College of Philadelphia, 2001

Certifications & Affiliations

- Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE)

- IAAO Certified Instructor & CAE Candidate

- Certified Bitcoin Professional (2021)

- Certified Crypto Agent (2022)

- IAAO Under 40 Innovation Grant Winner (2017)

- Member, OPA Education Committee & Course Creator (2023–Present)

- AAP Continuing Education Instructor & Course Creator (2023)

- Member, AAP, NAR, PAR, Tri-County Suburban Realtors, GPAR

- Diplomas: National College of Appraisal & Property Management, Stratford Career Institute

- Certificate: American Real Estate Investors Institute