1. Sheri Ann Lenyk
salenyk@gmail.com ~ 3690 Lake Pass Lane Suwanee, GA 30024 ~ 770.841.8883
Objective:
A position in the dynamic and intellectually stimulatingfield of lawas a legal assistant whileutilizingmy research
and documentation skills;with the purpose of continuingmy education to become a certified paralegal.
Qualifications:
Proven ability to work with management while maintaining professional interpersonal relationships with
clients and other staff members to allowfor positivecooperation between clients,staff and management.
Thirteen years of multi taskingto promote the fluid momentum of a company’s goals and growth.
Education:
Paralegal Certificate,University of Georgia, Center for legal Studies April 2016
BA in Literature from Kennesaw State University Spring2002
Professional Experience:
PetCo ~Duluth~ March 2016 until present
One of two groomers responsiblefor the grooming salon.Develop schedulingto meet with clientneeds and
groomer objectives whilemeeting management and company monetary goals on a daily and weekly basis.
Interpreting clientrequests and questions to achievethe sought after outcome of a happy and healthy dog upon
completion. Required to use a company intranet system that includes a specialized programfor the salon.
Belle Isle VetHospital ~Atlanta~January 2016 throughMarch 2016
Sole groomer at a veterinarian hospital.Catered not only to healthy grooming clients,butto those with extremely
special needs,includingboth medical and emotional.Was required to work with the veterinarians to ensure that
the animals in our careremained healthy whilethey were being groomed.
Sarah’s Groom Room ~Atlanta~May 2016 throughJanuary2016
One of three groomers in an environment that catered to extremely high end clientele.Responsiblefor not only
grooming, but was the initial contactperson for extremely high maintenance clients.Arranged daily and weekly
schedules to meet with the requirements and needs of the clientele.
Barking Hound Village at the Inn ~Atlanta~ January2005 throughMay 2015
Responsiblefor being an initial interfacepointwith high maintenance clients.Developed logisticsto meet client
and management schedulerequirements. Worked closely with management to oversee staff to ensure a
successful completion of daily and weekly objectives. Made splitsecond decisions thatresulted in savingthe lives
of several dogs. Staff trusted my judgment and instinct, and brought dogs to me for guidanceregardingpossible
illnessor injury. Interpreted clientrequests regardingtheir dogs and working closely with the clients to achievethe
desired outcome, whilekeeping their pets safe and comfortable. Trained selected staff members in minor
grooming techniques and trained staff on a specialized computer system. Although initially hired to be the sole
groomer of the location after several months was asked to expand my position to an administrator and kennel
technician whilecontinuingto be the solegroomer of the location.
PamperedPooch ~Alpharetta~ January2003 throughJanuary2005
Internship to learn the artof professionally groominganimals.Consisted of grooming, training,
instructing/teachingother students, and ultimately being employed by the facility as both a professional groomer
and administrator this also involved interaction with both high maintenance and high profileclients
KennesawTidal Waves ~ Kennesaw ~2000 through2002
2. Coached for a United States Swim Team (competitive year round athletes whose main goal is to a chieveathletic
scholarships to college). Coaching included notonly the physical trainingbutthe mental trainingand
motivation/supportthat is needed by all competitive athletes. Providing adviceto swimmers and their parents on
sports injuriesand both short and long term affects of such injuries. This position also required interaction with the
parents and negotiation of interactions between the athletes and their parents.
Also,duringthis time taught beginningand intermediate levels of swimmingskillsto students agingin range from
infants (water babies) to senior citizens.
Waitress/Hostess ~ 1997 through2004
Supplemented college costs and prepared for the work force by learningand utilizing customer service.Supported
the manager in personnel and food/resource logisticsand also served as a waitress,hostess and trainer.
Encouraged to attend the companies’management school atthe request of the SouthEast Regional Manager.
References Available Upon Request