Hamid Razi

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 ...