Her Story
About Deseray
Deseray Suprise is an accounting professional with eight years of experience in the field. Her main area of expertise is bookkeeping, which she developed after working at a CPA firm. She is currently pursuing an accounting degree after completing foundational classes toward an associate's degree, with the remainder of her knowledge gained through on-the-job training. As a military spouse, she has lived in multiple locations including being raised in Far Texas after being born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Deseray attributes her professional drive to her upbringing, having grown up very poor and witnessing her parents struggle without college degrees or high school diplomas, which she uses as motivation to accomplish her goals. She is currently unemployed and identifies finding a new position as her primary challenge. In her work, she values communication, honesty, and trust, and she advises young women entering the industry to ask questions, learn as much as possible, and recognize that on-the-job training is highly effective.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Deseray
01What do you attribute your success to?
I grew up very poor and saw my parents struggle without college degrees or high school diplomas. I use that as motivation to accomplish all my goals.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Know what you're doing and be confident. I remind myself of that to overcome imposter syndrome.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Ask questions and learn as much as you can. On-the-job training is top tiered and you can learn a lot from it.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Currently unemployed, so the biggest challenge is looking for a job.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Communication, honesty, and trust.
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