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James Card

Great Falls

Summary

Effective at collecting and processing field data, maintaining records and notifying owners of status changes. Defends valuations in legal proceedings. Persuasive communicator with superior work ethic and strong attention to detail.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Appraiser 3

State Of Montana
Great Falls
04.2025 - Current
  • Conduct field appraisals adhering to state, federal, and USPAP guidelines.
  • Adhere to deadlines set by Montana Code Annotated during assessment year cycle, including Benchmarking and final value determination of value processes.
  • Assess valuation methods for each property type (residential, agricultural, commercial) utilizing Market sale, cost, or income valuation processes.
  • Research data collected for changes in properties for proper valuation.
  • Ensure accurate modifications are implemented across all properties following updates to recorded land through certificates of surveys or plats.
  • Conduct research and analysis of property characteristics, encompassing improvements, costs, rent rates, capitalization rates affecting property values.
  • Guide taxpayers through property-related concerns and respond to questions concerning department of Revenue appraisal processes and standards.
  • Support land modeling efforts to guarantee that designated neighborhoods and geographic areas reflect fair land values.
  • Examine and classify all allocated properties in alignment with primary use.

Appraiser 2

State Of Montana
Great Falls
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Conduct field appraisals adhering to state, federal, and USPAP guidelines.
  • Adhere to deadlines set by Montana Code Annotated during assessment year cycle, including Benchmarking and final value determination of value processes.
  • Evaluate valuation methods for each property type (residential or agricultural) using market sale and cost valuation
  • Research data collected for changes in properties for proper valuation.
  • Ensure accurate modifications are implemented across all properties following updates to recorded land through certificates of surveys or plats.
  • Facilitate research and analysis of property attributes, addressing improvements and costs that affect property values.
  • Guide taxpayers through property-related concerns and respond to questions concerning department of Revenue appraisal processes and standards.
  • Support land modeling efforts to guarantee that designated neighborhoods and geographic areas reflect fair land values.
  • Examine and classify all allocated properties in alignment with primary use.

Appraiser 1

State Of Montana
Great Falls
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Conduct field appraisals adhering to state, federal, and USPAP guidelines.
  • Adhere to deadlines set by Montana Code Annotated during assessment year cycle, including Benchmarking and final value determination of value processes.
  • Evaluate valuation methods for each property type residential using market sale and cost valuation
  • Research data collected for changes in properties for proper valuation.
  • Ensure accurate modifications are implemented across all properties following updates to recorded land through certificates of surveys or plats.
  • Facilitate research and analysis of property attributes, addressing improvements and costs that affect property values.
  • Guide taxpayers through property-related concerns and respond to questions concerning department of Revenue appraisal processes and standards.
  • Support land modeling efforts to guarantee that designated neighborhoods and geographic areas reflect fair land values.

Property Valuation Specialist

State Of Montana
Great Falls
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Coordinate and perform specialized property appraisal and assessment support services.
  • Execute ownership transfers via comprehensive review of documentation associated with diverse deed types.
  • Utilize processes within the operating system known as ATPRO for property transfer accuracy.
  • Engage directly with taxpayers regarding personal property processes, deed submissions, specific mobile requirements, land modifications through certificate of surveys, or plats, and related inquiries.
  • Supports appraisers in obtaining necessary documents or supplementary information related to property ownerships.
  • Accomplish task assignments throughout assessment seasons adhering to deadlines set by Montana law.

Universal Banker

US Bank Home Mortgage
Great Falls
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for sales and service activities.
  • Open new small business and consumer accounts.
  • Facilitated bank teller transactions for all customers.
  • Monitored customer transactions of monetary deposits under $10,000 and those exceeding $10,000 requiring investigation to ensure compliance with FDIC regulations.
  • Opened new safe deposit boxes to accommodate client needs. Reviewed existing deposit box holders for compliance with FDIC regulations. Updated records for deposit box holders to ensure regulatory adherence.

Insurance Agent

American Family Life Assurance Company, AFLAC
Great Falls
07.2014 - 04.2015
  • Life and health insurance agent.
  • Engage with businesses and owners to identify opportunities for enhanced health insurance through AFLAC solutions tailored to individual employee health insurance requirements.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and business growth by opening individual policies and managing existing policyholder policy plans.

Claims Analyst

Medical Data Management LLC
Great Falls
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Input patient information into GUI medical data system adhering to HIPAA regulations.
  • Knowledge of CPT and ICD9 coding.
  • proficiency in billing practices related to government, state, and private insurance sectors.
  • experienced in navigating claims appeals and managing denied claims.

Contractor

Self Employed Services
Great Falls
03.2010 - 03.2011
  • complete experience in all facets of carpentry.
  • Skilled in layout and installation of ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile.

Location Manager

Community Home Oxygen (a Rotech company)
Great Falls
10.2001 - 03.2010
  • Directed operations at Great Falls office location while following policies and procedures outlined by Rotech Healthcare Inc and Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
  • Facilitated training for all personnel involved in operational functions.
  • Required to maintain employee education based on Rotech's policies to satisfy JCAHO requirements.
  • Conducted in-service education sessions for hospitals, nursing homes, and individual homes.
  • Sustained budget through oversight of Cost of Sales and adjustments in revenue to ensure 40% profit margin.
  • Adept at understanding federal and state regulations governing health care operations and overseeing billing practices consistent with federal, state, and private insurance requirements.
  • proficient in inventory analysis for annual requirements by Rotech Healthcare Inc, also supporting product supply to consumers.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of FDA, DOT, and OSHA regulations regarding hazardous material storage and transportation.

Billing Supervisor

Big Sky Medical Company
Great Falls
01.1998 - 03.2001
  • Executed medical review and billing processes with Healthcare Financing Administration's 1500 and Medicare 484.2 claim forms for government, state, and private insurers prior to electronic submission requirement
  • Detailed in coding protocols utilizing HCPCS, ICD-9, and CPT codes for accurate billing.
  • Developed training initiatives for JCAHO, FDA, DOT, and OSHA
  • Engage in sales efforts to enhance company revenues for location each year by $180,000.00.

Area Manager

American Medical Oxygen
Great Falls
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Manage daily functions of office.
  • Facilitated training for all personnel involved in operational functions.
  • Required to maintain employee education per company directives.
  • Conducted in-service education sessions for hospitals, nursing homes, and individual homes.
  • Adept at understanding federal and state regulations governing health care operations and overseeing billing practices consistent with federal, state, and private insurance requirements.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of FDA, DOT, and OSHA regulations regarding hazardous material storage and transportation.

Store Supervisor

Burger King
Helena
03.1987 - 06.1992
  • Managed daily operations.
  • Optimized labor and food expenditures to boost annual profits from $900,000 to $1.3 million
  • Strengthened employee awareness of food service protocols and industry trends at Burger King through implementation of Quality, Service and Cleanliness (QSC) program.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Skills

  • Field appraisals
  • Valuation methods
  • Data research
  • Customer guidance
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Land modeling
  • Attention to detail
  • Property classification
  • Property assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Market analysis
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Location Manager Training Academy- specific training for billing and collections, marketing, interpersonal skills, inventory controls and JCAHO, FDA, OSHA requirements.
  • Burger King Corporation Training- specific training for operations, administrative personnel and interpersonal skills . Completed Development Phase II certificate of completion

Accomplishments

Received award for rural city office maintaining the best profit margin for a business having revenues of $1.5 million for the year 2006.

Timeline

Appraiser 3

State Of Montana
04.2025 - Current

Appraiser 2

State Of Montana
01.2022 - 04.2025

Appraiser 1

State Of Montana
03.2020 - 01.2022

Property Valuation Specialist

State Of Montana
03.2017 - 03.2020

Insurance Agent

American Family Life Assurance Company, AFLAC
07.2014 - 04.2015

Universal Banker

US Bank Home Mortgage
03.2014 - 03.2017

Claims Analyst

Medical Data Management LLC
09.2011 - 07.2014

Contractor

Self Employed Services
03.2010 - 03.2011

Location Manager

Community Home Oxygen (a Rotech company)
10.2001 - 03.2010

Billing Supervisor

Big Sky Medical Company
01.1998 - 03.2001

Area Manager

American Medical Oxygen
01.1992 - 01.1998

Store Supervisor

Burger King
03.1987 - 06.1992

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Carroll College
James Card