BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

                    Hamid Razi, ASA

7018 Darby Avenue, Unit 2C, Reseda, CA 91335

Tel: 818-401-0401 www.ppappraiser.com

email: info@ppappraiser.com

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers

Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America

Master Fire & Smoke Restorer, Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Master Textile Cleaner, IICRC

Master Water Restorer, IICRC

FIELD OF EXPERTISE:

• Appraiser for Persian and Oriental Fine Rugs, Antique Rugs, European Tapestries, Islamic and Far Eastern Rugs.
• Appraiser for Jewelry, Graduate Gemologist, GG from Gemological Institute of America
• Appraiser for Insurance, Marriage dissolution, Charitable contributions & Arbitration

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 2018 - Present, ServiceMaster Restoration by MRI
• 2017 - Present, Furniture Medic by Master Restoration, Furniture Repair, Wood restoration and cabinetry services
• 2003- Present, Owner of Rug Factory, Inc. operating a rug and antique gallery in Los Angeles specializing in purchase and sales of Persian and Oriental Rugs and Antiques
• 2000-Present, Owner and President of Admiral Carpet Cleaning, Inc. dba Admiral Restoration & Cleaning Company located in Los Angeles, California that specializes in all types of Area Rug Conservation, Cleaning, Repair and Restoration.
• 1995-Present, Appraisal Company. Appraisals for Jewelry, Oriental Rugs and Personal Property for insurance, estates, claims, and donations.
• 2019 – 05/2024, Amerispec Home Inspection Service

APPRAISAL TRAINING:

• 2012                Certificate of Appraisal Studies in Fine & Decorative Arts from University of California, Irvine 2012
• June 2012        University of California, Irvine - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 15 hrs – Passed Exam
• May 2016        7-hour USPAP, ASA course, San Marino CA
• Nov. 2018       7-hour USPAP, ASA Course
• May 2021        7-hour USPAP, ASA Course
• May 2023        7-hour USPAP, ASA Course

Continued Biographical Background and Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Graduate Gemologist GIA, New York, New York
• Auctioneering Diploma & Colonel Certificate, Nashville Auction School
• Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraiser

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• 1995 to Present           Member of Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• 2007 to 2016               Oriental Rug Retailers of America Certified Full Member
• 2007 to Present           IICRC Certified Firm & Certified Member
• 2011 to Present           American Society of Appraisers Member
• 2014 to Present           Woolsafe North America Fabric Care Specialist &                                                                Woolsafe Approved Service Provider Network\

Selected Specialized Training/Appraisal Studies Education

• 1995 to Present           Continuing participation in educational courses, attending exhibits & Oriental Rug Auction, Repair & Restoration of all types of Area Rugs around the world.
• 2000                            April – May, 2000 Nashville Auction Courses (85 hours)
• 2007 to Present           IICRC certification classes
• 2008                            Proper ORRA Appraisal – AMU Atlanta Green Rugs: The latest Environment Friendly Weaving of Qashgai Ladies Structures of hand-Woven Piled Oriental Rugs
• January 2010               Conservation, Repair or Restoration ORRA-AMU Atlanta Basics of Personal Property Appraising,Modern Renaissance in Turkish Rug Weaving & Appraising Modern                                         Vs Old vs Antique Rugs from Different Countries Re-creating Antique Rugs Designs
• March 2011                 Introduction to Personal Property Valuation, UC-Irvine.
• May 2011                    Personal Property Valuation: Methodology, Research & Analysis, University of California, Irvine
• September 2011          ALL 215 Appraisal Report Writing ASA course Manhattan Beach, CA
• November 2011          Personal Property Valuation: The Legal Environment,  University of California, Irvine
• March 2012                 “Everything You Were Never Taught About Litigation “   ASA Los Angeles Costa Mesa, CA  ASA CE certificate - Overview of the Litigation Process, including the                                                  Appraiser’s Role through Deposition and Trial Testimony
• September 2012          University of California, Irvine – Insurance, Appraisers &  the Law   
• November 2012          University of California, Irvine – Appraising Antique Clocks    
• January 2013               The US Economy after the Fiscal Cliff: Prospects for 2013.   ASA Class
• October 2014              Fakes, Forgeries & Other Legal Issues in Art Authentication – Hammer Museum
• February 2015             Personal Property Report Writing Update ASA course, Alameda, CA
• February 2015             IICRC Course – Certificate from Academy of Textiles and Flooring – UFT Upholstery & Fabricare Technician
• May 2015                    IRS Case Valuation Workshop, ASA, Los Angeles, CA
• May 2016                    Fair Market Value Concepts: Personal Property Appraisals for Federal Tax Calculations, ASA course, San Marino CA
• May 2016                    Appraising Picasso Prints, ASA event, Beverly Hills CA
• May 2016                    Colored Stone Treatments & Country-of-Origin Determinations, Caltech, Pasadena – GIA Alumni Association Los Angeles  Chapter Course
• October 2016              Lithograph Class, Santa Monica, CA
• February 2017             Basic Furniture Construction from 17th to the 21st Century, ASA
• February 2017             PP421 Understanding Antique Furniture Today, ASA workshop, San Marino, CA
• March 2017                FBI Art Crime Presentation and Discussion
• June 2017                   IICRC Course - Certificate from Academy of Textiles and Flooring - WRT Water Restoration Technician
• June 2017                   IICRC Course - Certificate from Academy of Textiles and Flooring - ASD Applied Structural Drying Technician
• October 2017             Furniture Medic - Furniture Repair & Restoration Certificate
• November 2017         Becoming a Forensic Consultant - Tools & Tricks at the workshop.
• January 2018             Furniture Medic - Disaster Restoration Comprehensive Training
• February 2018           IICRC Course - Certification - Odor Control  & Smoke
• February 2018           Contractors State License Services-Certification-Blue Print Reading
• February 2018           Journeyman Fire & Smoke Restorer, IICRC
• February 2018           Journeyman Textile Cleaner, IICRC
• February 2018           Contractors State License Services - Certification - EPA-RRP Renovation, Repair & Painting Lead Safety Certified
• April 2018                 Disaster Restoration Process Training, ServiceMaster, Memphis TN
• May 2018                  Health & Safety Equivalent Training, IICRC
• May 2018                  OSHA 24 Hour HAZWOPER Training
• June 2018                  Applied Microbial Remediation Technician, IICRC
• June 2018                  Master Fire & Smoke Restorer, IICRC              
• June 2018                    Class B - Contractors State License Board - License #:1040973 
• November 2018          7-hour USPAP Update Course for Personal Property Appraisers   
• December 2018           Carpet Repair & Reinstallation, IICRC
• December 2018           Color Repair, IICRC
• December 2018           Master Textile Cleaner, IICRC
• December 2018           Master Water Restorer, IICRC
• August 2019                2019 ASA Personal Property Connoisseruship Conference, New York, New York
• February 2020             Certified AmeriSpec Inspector – 90 hours of AmeriSpec Technical  Training Course and passed the AmeriSpec Technical Exam
• May 2021                       7-Hour USPAP Update Course for Personal Property Appraisers Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice 2020-21
• July 2022                    Real vs. Fake_ Handbags & Oriental Rugs and Claims
• September 2022          Art Claims: Disaster Response and Risk Management
• September 2022          Ethics in Art Conservation
• April 2023                   ASA Personal Property Appraisal Symposium, April 30-May 2, 2023
• May 2023                    7-Hour USPAP Update Course for Personal Property Appraisers Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Updated June 2024