2020 Winter Newsletter

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION SPOTLIGHT

Name: Sage Sullivan

County: Duval

Position: TPP Division Chief

Briefly describe your appraisal/assessment experience. I started my career as an appraiser trainee here in Jacksonville in 2005. However, my career as a fee appraiser was short lived thanks to the housing crash. From there I worked for an appraisal management company (AMC) in client services – I managed the relationship between the banks and the AMC, assisting with work flow assignments, quality assurance, and overall client management.

I started with the Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office in 2013, where I have had experience as both a residential and commercial appraiser. I have been in the Tangible Personal Property Department for a year and have learned a lot! TPP is a whole other animal when comparing it to real estate, yet the same appraisal theories and standards still hold true. Why did you pursue the RES designation? I find continued learning to be an imperative part of my career path. After obtaining my CFE, it was clear to me that I wanted to take the next step and earn the RES designation. At the start of the pro- cess, I was working as a Residential Appraiser. Now, being in the Tangible Department, I will have to start working on the PPS designation next! Sage Sullivan RES, CFE What was one of the biggest challenges you faced while pursuing your RES designa- tion? For me, the main challenge was finding balance. I am also in graduate school part time, so finding the time to dedicate to both school and the designation was difficult. But I found that sticking to a schedule and setting aside time specifically for studying helped me get through it. What advice/suggestions would you give to someone considering an IAAO designa- tion? I started making flashcards with the first class (101) and continued building my flashcard stack with every class. When studying for the master and case study exams, the entire collection of flashcards covered everything . And, by creating them as I went, it wasn’t as daunting of a task. What are some benefits of being an FCIAAO member? I have found other FCIAAO members to be very knowledgeable and helpful. The Florida Chapter is very active – providing newsletters, multiple class offerings, and actively involved members. What is your favorite vacation and/or hobbies you enjoy? My favorite vacation was my honeymoon in Ireland – however, there have been so many amazing trips, it’s hard to isolate just one. My husband and I have set a goal to get our passport stamped at least once a year. Most recently was a trip to Cuba, and Scotland is in the books for next year! Which television game show (past or present) would like to be on? Why? I have always wanted to be on the Price is Right. It is by far my favorite show and my guilty pleasure if I am home on a week day!

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Winter 2020 Newsletter of the FCIAAO