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Adebolanle (Bola) Adelakun MSc. MAAS., LAAS., CRA. Papp. 354 Stilling Manor | Saskatoon SK S7T 0E7 | Canada. (306) 261-5164 (C) | EDUCATION     Diploma in Urban Land Economics   (DULE)                                                                         April 2016 University of British Columbia, Department of Real Estate Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   Certificate in Property Assessment                                                                                         April 2010 University of British Columbia, Department of Real Estate Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   Master of Science - Statistics                                                                                                   Sept 2005 University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK   Bachelor of Technology –With Distinction, Industrial Mathematics                                  Feb. 2002     Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria National Diploma – Statistics                                                                                                              1997 Federal Polytechnic Offa Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria   WORK EXPERIENCE     Assessment Manager                                                                                                January 2020 – Present City of Saskatoon, SK

• Supervised assigned staffs through hiring, assigning work schedules, performance management, and allocating resources as necessary.
• Mentored assigned staff in the development of valuation model components, using the most appropriate mass appraisal methodologies.
• Maintained and monitored the functionality of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System.
• Maintained, audited, and prepared the annual assessment roll submission to the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency for the confirmation of the yearly assessment roll and supplemental roll.
• Provided data and reports to other city divisions, as well as external government agencies or departments.
• Produced Assessment Notices in compliance with current legislative requirements.
• Coordinated the revaluation of residential properties.

Accounting and Data Support Manager                                                       January 2018 – January 2020 City of Saskatoon, SK

• Managed assigned staffs through hiring, assigning work schedules, performance management, and allocating resources as necessary.
• Provided leadership, support, and mentorship to assigned staff in the aspects of the assessment and tax accounting function.
• Maintained the assessment and tax rolls, including ownership and assessment parcel data, and audit control process.
• Made recommendation to increase efficiency and automate amended property assessment process.
• Produced Assessment and Tax Notices in compliance with current legislative requirements.
• Prepared assessment roll returns for submission to the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency for confirmation of assessment roll.
• Assisted in coordination of policy and procedure with other civic departments to ensure the proper administration of tax abatements and application of tax status for civic land leases.
• Coordinated information between various civic divisions to ensure data integrity between systems, processes and databases for accuracy and maintenance of assessment and tax roll.

  Assessment Research Analyst                                                                          January 2006 – January 2018 City of Saskatoon, SK

• Developed, and assisted with the development of methodology for the valuation of commercial and residential properties using the appropriate mass appraisal methodologies, in accordance with Provincial statutes, assessment manuals and guides.
• Analyzed the relationship between market value and property characteristics to finalize property values in accordance with Provincial statutes.
• Planned, organized, and supervised the work of the computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) modelling team.
• Evaluated the quality of assessments.
• Developed time-consistent market sales information and prepared documentation as required by Assessment Office for internal use and for appeals.
• Provided consultation, support, and training to the assessment office in market analysis and modelling.
• Tested the functionality and accuracy of mass appraisal software.
• Assisted in preparing responses for management approval to address external and internal assessment inquiries.
• Appeared as an Expert Witness before the committee of the Board of Revision in defending values at tribunals.

Research Assistant                                                                                              Sept. 2003 – Sept. 2006 University of Saskatchewan, SK

• Collected and analyzed data to develop distribution of service times of call centers.
• Interpreted results of data analysis and documented the results.
• Developed statistical models for the overall service times and service times by job types in a help desk of a call center.
• Made necessary recommendations based on the result of data analysis.

Industrial Training Experience                                                                        Sept. 2000 – Feb. 2001 Quality Control Officer

• Inspected products of cooler production line.
• Collected and analyzed data from the production of coolers.
• Interpreted the results of analysis.
• Prepared weekly update reports, records updates, and arranged office documents.
• Made necessary recommendations on Quality of products.

MAJOR PROJECTS    

• Team Member – 2025 Revaluation of properties
• Team Member – 2021 Revaluation of properties.
• Team Member – Implementation of automated process for amended property assessment notice for Assessment and Taxation section of City of Saskatoon.
• Team Member – Implementation of computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system for income approach to value income producing properties for Assessment and Taxation section of City of Saskatoon.

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS    

• Appraisal Institute of Canada – CRA, Papp. (very close to obtaining AACI)
• Saskatchewan Assessment Appraisers’ Association – MAAS, LAAS.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TRAINING    

• Situational Leadership: Building Leaders – The Center for Leadership Studies
• Leadership Development Program – Edwards School of Business, U of S
• Role of the Supervisor – City of Saskatoon
• Professional Development Training Certificate (PDT) – City of Saskatoon
  • Delivering Quality Service (PDT) – City of Saskatoon
  • Essentials of Effective Teams (PDT) – City of Saskatoon
  • Making my Performance Matter (PDT) - City of Saskatoon
  • Tools for Understanding Change (PDT) - City of Saskatoon
  • Resolving Conflicts Constructively (PDT) – City of Saskatoon
• Creative Thinking and Innovation – City of Saskatoon
• Harassment Awareness – City of Saskatoon
• Energy Awareness – City of Saskatoon
• Problem Analysis & Decision Making – Edwards School of Business, U of S
• Business Writing and Grammar Workout – Centre for Continuing and Distance Education, U of S
• Modeling Process for Non-Residential Properties – International Property Tax Institute (IPTI)
• Leadership and Team Building – Redeemer’s Leadership Institute (RLI)
• Financial Planning, Control and Management – Redeemer’s Leadership Institute (RLI)

SUMMARY OF SKILLS     Computer and Statistical Software

• Proficient and knowledgeable in statistical software such as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Number Cruncher Statistical Software (NCSS).
• Knowledgeable in ArcGIS.
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Interpersonal/Communication

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn.
• Great leadership competencies and effective interpersonal, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Effective as a member of a multidisciplinary team and as an individual contributor.
• Good interpersonal, personal leadership and management skills.
• Results-oriented, enthusiastic, and quick learner.
• Excellent teamwork experience acquired through some projects.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

PAPER AND POSTERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES    

• Statistical Society of Canada (SSC). (June. 12 – 15, 2005)

Paper presented – Statistical Distributions for Service Times

• Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS) (May 2005)

Poster Presented – Statistical Distributions for Service Times

• Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS) (June 2004)

Co-author for Poster– Statistical Analysis of U-Connect Data AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS    

• BC Assessment Valuation Award 2017

UBC Sauder School of Business, BC, Canada

• University of Saskatchewan Research Assistantship 2003
• University of Saskatchewan Graduate Teaching Fellowship 2004 - 2005
• Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria Award Winner 2002
  • Best Overall Graduate Award.
  • Best Graduate Award, school of Sciences.
  • Best Graduate Award, Department of Industrial Mathematics and Computer Science (Industrial Mathematics Option).
  • Best Female Graduate Award.
  • Faculty Dean’s Honours List. 1998 - 2002
• Award Winner- Association of Nigerians Abroad (ANA) 2002
• Best graduate Award               1997

Department of Statistics, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Offa, Nigeria