15 questions with Sandra Ribner, Quality Manager

Thank you Sandra for answering our questions. Could you tell us a bit about yourself?

Yes, of course. I worked in Advertising & Marketing in America. I’ve been with Neylons since November 2016.

While attending university, I started my career managing a gym and I taught the 7 am step aerobic and aerobic courses. I also used to train marines in that gym!

  1. Who inspired you to pursue the career you have today?

My Dad, he always said “if you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything”

  1. How would you describe your job to a bunch of kids?

I drive around the country and have fun chats with all sorts of people.

  1. What is your proudest moment at Neylons?

It would have to be the annual Neylons Academy For Growth Graduation.

  1. What do you find the most challenging in your role?

Honestly, I really enjoy my job so it would be not working too much.

  1. If you could get a new skill in 10 minutes, what would it be?

Become a faster typist.

  1. How do you balance your career at Neylons and your personal life?

Family ALWAYS comes first then you can fit everything else in. This has worked for me so far.

  1. What’s something most people don’t know about you?

My favourite artists are Kandinsky & Mondrian.

  1. What would be three words to best describe you?

Assertive, Fun & Loyal.

  1. What’s the craziest thing you have ever done?

When I was ten my cousin & I climbed a small mountain in flip flops. We were lost for hours and thought it was a great adventure! We were too young to realise how dangerous it was.

  1. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

I would love to be able to fly…Yes definitely fly.

  1. What tv show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love?

Mash

  1. What do you like to do on your days off?

I like relaxing at home and I enjoy reading a good novel. I really enjoy hosting dinner parties. My husband does the cooking, I set the table and make everything look beautiful.

  1. Motto or personal mantra?

Enjoy what you do in life and be true to yourself.

  1. What is on your bucket list?

Visit Reykjavik, Thailand & Zimbabwe.

  1. Is there something that made you smile recently?

When I asked my 5 years old nephew if he misses me. He said he misses me a lot, a lot, a lot!