Grace McElhenney

Began work at Apollo Kennels as an assistant taking care of dogs in the form of boarding, daycare and grooming appointments. Responsible for cleaning, walking, feeding, and giving medication while also working the front desk, interacting with customers, taking phone calls, making appointments and giving tours to potential new clients. Promoted to Office Manager within three months of employment.

Office Manager at Apollo Kennels (2024-09 – Present)

Began work at Apollo Kennels as an assistant taking care of dogs in the form of boarding, daycare and grooming appointments. Responsible for cleaning, walking, feeding, and giving medication while also working the front desk, interacting with customers, taking phone calls, making appointments and giving tours to potential new clients. Promoted to Office Manager within three months of employment.

Waitress at Tellicafe (2023-12 – 2024-06)

Waitress staff responsible for opening up the restaurant for the morning shift and working all other shifts as needed. Served food and drinks to customers, being the front line face of the business.

• Set-up of tables
• Serving orders to customers
• Subsequent cleaning and resetting of tables for the next guests
• Cleaning and setting up supplies and necessities for the next shift coming in

Assistant at Tellico Paws (2022-09 – 2023-03)

As a senior in high school, worked as an assistant for local pet grooming and boarding service.

• Cleaning and preparing kennels and stations for dogs and cats coming in for the day
• Walking dogs
• Assisting in grooms as needed

High School – Tellico Plains High School (2019-08 – 2021-12)

High School – Enlightium Academy (2022-01 – 2023-06)