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Graham McKinnon - Nova Scotia Permanent Full Time | Contact Name: Graham McKinnon

Resume:

Graham McKinnon 6-1671 Maple St                                                                                                                                              (902) 698-9857 Kingston, NS B0P 1R0                                                                                                    Summary of Qualifications

• Real Estate and Financial Expertise: In-depth experience with valuation-based secured lending at Scotiabank, where I commissioned appraisals through Nationwide Appraisal Services and utilized financial calculations to assess property value for mortgage products. Well-versed in reviewing and processing property-related financial data, essential for accurate property appraisals.
• Real Estate Appraisal Education: Successfully completed BUSI - 330 Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal at the University of British Columbia, acquiring a solid foundation in real estate appraisal, property valuation, and market analysis.
• Strong Analytical & Detail-Oriented Skills: Extensive experience in performing detailed financial calculations and data analysis in roles at Scotiabank and Grant Thornton. This background has honed my ability to analyze market trends and property data with precision—key skills for conducting thorough property appraisals.
• Customer Service and Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, explaining complex financial products and appraisal reports in simple terms. Experience in providing personalized financial advice and managing client relationships at Scotiabank and Valley Credit Union.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive financial information with accuracy and compliance in previous roles, ensuring precise document handling and data management, crucial for preparing detailed and accurate appraisal reports.

  EXPERIENCE   Scotiabank, Greenwood NS                                                                                                         June 2021 - Present Financial Advisor  

• Loan application processing
• Valuation based secured lending
• Commissioning appraisals through Nationwide Appraisal Services
• Presenting complex mortgage products with clients
• Detailed financial calculations
• Data entry & word processing
• Excel based data analytics

    Bell Canada (The Source), Halifax NS                                                                            December 2019 – June 2021 Sales Associate  

• Completion of phone sales in retail setting
• Troubleshooting customer technical issues
• Credit bureau application processing
• Inventory management
• Bank deposits

  Grant Thornton LLP, Kentville NS                                                                                                          March 2019 - May 2019 Co-op Student  

• Processing of personal tax returns
• General bookkeeping
• Compliance with strict client confidentiality
• Experience in tasks requiring extreme attention to detail

  Valley Credit Union, Cambridge NS                                                                                       April 2018 – August 2018 Member Experience Representative (Teller)  

• Handling personal and business financial transactions
• Drafting administrative documents
• Compliance with internal controls
• Maintaining detailed records

    EDUCATION   University of British Columbia BUSI - 330 Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal - Passed 2024   Canadian Institute of Financial Planning RFRA - Registered Financial and Retirement Advisor Program - 2023   Investment Funds Institute of Canada Canadian Investment Funds Course - Mutual Funds License - 2021   Saint Mary’s University, Halifax NS Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major - 2021   Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville NS Business Administration - 2019   Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville NS Introduction to WHMIS - 2019