He’s only been on the job for a year and a half, but Jeff Sosebee has already made an impression on his co-workers.
So much so that three of them successfully nominated the personal property appraiser for the Whitfield County Tax Assessor’s Office as the county’s Employee of the Month for December.
Check out some of the comments made on his nomination forms:
“Jeff is a personal property appraiser that always thinks of the taxpayer first. Jeff works hard and strives to make the Assessor’s Office a warm and enjoyable place to work.
No matter the task, Jeff is always willing to help.”
“Jeff has been a wonderful asset to the Personal Property Division. He is very knowledgeable and more than willing to assist the taxpayers as well as co-workers.”
“Jeff works diligently to process his work in a timely manner. He is always mindful of ways to better our office and procedures. He is a quality worker who brings a smile to all of us who work around him. His wit and personality are a great combination in working with the taxpayers of Whitfield County.”
Sosebee has also been active with community events, helping the county raise funds for United Way, for example, including fun activities like No Shave November and Bad Hair Day.
But it’s not all fun and games for the Employee of the Month.
“He also attends classes in the department to advance his education and always goes the extra mile to participate to make our county proud,” one nominator wrote.
Mr. Sosebee has already earned his Appraiser I status with the Department of Revenue and is working toward other credits to advance to the next level.
To help Whitfield County residents learn more about him, Mr. Sosebee filled out the following fun questionnaire.
Name: Jeff Sosebee
Job: Personal Property Appraiser
Time with the county: 1½ years
Where I went to school: Northwest Whitfield, UGA
My role as a county employee: Personal Property Appraiser in the Tax Assessor’s office
What keeps my job interesting: Interacting with the taxpayers
What gives me a sense of accomplishment on the job: Turning an unhappy taxpayer into a happy one
The most important thing I’ve done on the job: Every account I work on is important to me
Where I grew up: Dalton
Family: Wife Susann; daughter Sydney
After work, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, sport shooting, online gaming
Favorite TV show: I don’t really watch TV very much, but I try to watch The Walking Dead with my wife when it’s on
Favorite sport: Football
Favorite music: ’80s
Favorite Whitfield County restaurant: Fuji
Favorite Whitfield County event: Dalton State basketball
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Guy Fieri, Jerry Garcia, Thomas Jefferson
I’m most proud of: Being a good dad
Pet peeve: People driving slow in the left hand lane on the interstate - slower traffic keep right, people
If I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s: Life is short and if you’re not having fun you’re doing it wrong
Who has had the most impact on my life: My dad
Personal goals I have accomplished or would like to accomplish: I would like to become a pilot
If I could have been in any profession of my choosing, I would have been a: Helicopter pilot for the National Park Service
If I could have two wishes, they would be: World peace and two more wishes