Debra Tannir

 

Q.  What do you do for Persis?

A variety of office functions from Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivables to Payroll and HR functions amongst other challenges I’m willing to tackle for the success of the company and its employees.

 Q.  What’s your background? How did you get into this field?

After earning a business degree, I went to work in the retailing industry, where I performed many of the same variety of roles as well as working for many top executives in a sizeable company.  Then came the automotive industry where I’ve had the opportunity to be challenged with many professions. 

 Q.  What one thing are people always surprised to learn about you?

My ability to never relax unless I sleep, kind of like the Energizer Bunny!

 Q.   What’s your favorite movie and why?

My Cousin Vinny because it’s a funny comedy that never gets old

 Q. From your point of view, what’s the best reason that companies should  consider working with Persis?  

The experience teaches you many avenues relating to the Software Technology and Engineering industries as well as a vast variety of other industries, including but not limited to, working with and at OEM’s and other industry leaders.

 Q.  What is your favorite book?

Too many to name, but my favorite categories of books are drama and suspense

 Q. What is your favorite TV show?

Old show:  Everybody Loves Raymond, New show: British show titled Humans

 Q. If you were not working for Persis, and you could do anything you wanted to do, what would your dream job be? 

Traveling and helping the unfortunate citizens in third world countries 

 Q. What do you do in your spare time?

Cook, read, workout, share time with family and friends, and ride a bike, weather permitting 

 Q. Is there some interesting fact about you that people are surprised to learn about?

I love to play tennis when possible, I hate spiders, and I love listening and coaching friends and acquaintances

 Q. What's is your area of expertise?  

HR, Accounting, and attention to detail

 Q. What is your favorite food?

 Mexican

 Q. What’s your typical day like?

Taking care of my 3 cats, getting ready for new and exciting challenges at work, cooking dinner along with all the other domestic chores of home life before calling it a night.

 Q. What is your favorite dessert?  

Chocolate Cake

 Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?  

I haven’t been there yet