Kseniya Smelyanskaya
Paralegal at The Sanders Firm- Claim this Profile
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Kaitlyn Cox
I have known Kseniya for many years now and have been able to witness both her passion for academics, as well as her academic growth. Throughout high school, Kseniya was a passionate learner willing to dedicate herself to any and all subjects or tasks to better understand them. She was willing to help any and all students with understanding various subjects and was often a strong advocate for students’ rights. In many instances, Kseniya helped to contribute to many positive changes within the school system. She would often jump in to help complete group projects, or to help other students in general. This is a trait which has only grown throughout her time pursuing higher education. With both her experience as a literal team-player on the soccer field and her compassion for others, Kseniya is a true team player who enjoys working with others to reach an end goal. Often juggling employment with education, Kseniya has been able to become a highly efficient multitasker. Now as she is currently seeking her paralegal certification, she continues to find passion in advocating for those subjects, including contemporary social or political issues, that she is passionate about. As Kseniya continues to grow within the legal field and hopes to one day pursue law school, I have the highest confidence that she would be a positive addition to the team.
Kaitlyn Cox
I have known Kseniya for many years now and have been able to witness both her passion for academics, as well as her academic growth. Throughout high school, Kseniya was a passionate learner willing to dedicate herself to any and all subjects or tasks to better understand them. She was willing to help any and all students with understanding various subjects and was often a strong advocate for students’ rights. In many instances, Kseniya helped to contribute to many positive changes within the school system. She would often jump in to help complete group projects, or to help other students in general. This is a trait which has only grown throughout her time pursuing higher education. With both her experience as a literal team-player on the soccer field and her compassion for others, Kseniya is a true team player who enjoys working with others to reach an end goal. Often juggling employment with education, Kseniya has been able to become a highly efficient multitasker. Now as she is currently seeking her paralegal certification, she continues to find passion in advocating for those subjects, including contemporary social or political issues, that she is passionate about. As Kseniya continues to grow within the legal field and hopes to one day pursue law school, I have the highest confidence that she would be a positive addition to the team.
Kaitlyn Cox
I have known Kseniya for many years now and have been able to witness both her passion for academics, as well as her academic growth. Throughout high school, Kseniya was a passionate learner willing to dedicate herself to any and all subjects or tasks to better understand them. She was willing to help any and all students with understanding various subjects and was often a strong advocate for students’ rights. In many instances, Kseniya helped to contribute to many positive changes within the school system. She would often jump in to help complete group projects, or to help other students in general. This is a trait which has only grown throughout her time pursuing higher education. With both her experience as a literal team-player on the soccer field and her compassion for others, Kseniya is a true team player who enjoys working with others to reach an end goal. Often juggling employment with education, Kseniya has been able to become a highly efficient multitasker. Now as she is currently seeking her paralegal certification, she continues to find passion in advocating for those subjects, including contemporary social or political issues, that she is passionate about. As Kseniya continues to grow within the legal field and hopes to one day pursue law school, I have the highest confidence that she would be a positive addition to the team.
Kaitlyn Cox
I have known Kseniya for many years now and have been able to witness both her passion for academics, as well as her academic growth. Throughout high school, Kseniya was a passionate learner willing to dedicate herself to any and all subjects or tasks to better understand them. She was willing to help any and all students with understanding various subjects and was often a strong advocate for students’ rights. In many instances, Kseniya helped to contribute to many positive changes within the school system. She would often jump in to help complete group projects, or to help other students in general. This is a trait which has only grown throughout her time pursuing higher education. With both her experience as a literal team-player on the soccer field and her compassion for others, Kseniya is a true team player who enjoys working with others to reach an end goal. Often juggling employment with education, Kseniya has been able to become a highly efficient multitasker. Now as she is currently seeking her paralegal certification, she continues to find passion in advocating for those subjects, including contemporary social or political issues, that she is passionate about. As Kseniya continues to grow within the legal field and hopes to one day pursue law school, I have the highest confidence that she would be a positive addition to the team.
Credentials
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ServSafe Manager
National Restaurant AssociationApr, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Sanders Firm
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Legal Assistant
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
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Shake Shack
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Supervisor
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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Panera Bread
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Manager
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2021
Team Manager - Training Specialist-Served as café liaison between guests, team members, and management-Set goals while coaching, training, and mentoring team members to exceed operational standard-Cost balanced shifts using inventory and labor understanding management impact on profit and loss-Created a culture of caring across all aspects of service and production in the café-Created individual and team training goals for onboarding and existing team members ensuring positive retention rates and a growth mindset-Utilized ADP and iPantry to regularly analyze performance of cafe and growth opportunities
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Zone Leader
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
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Associate Trainer
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
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Associate
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Nov 2018 - Mar 2019
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Hot House Yoga
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shift Manager
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Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
-Sourced and interviewed candidates-Trained, coached, and encouraged staff to exceed studio operations-Ensured payroll accuracy-Balanced compassion and understanding for individual client scenarios-Audited MindBody consistently to follow up on questionable account standings protecting profit and loss margins
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Receptionist
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
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Innkeeper
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Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
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Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
I canvassed, made phone calls, and gathered other volunteers for the Debra Rodman Campaign for Virginia House Delegate. I canvassed, made phone calls, and gathered other volunteers for the Debra Rodman Campaign for Virginia House Delegate.
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Wells Fargo
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Bank Teller
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
• Customer reception and assessed individual needs • Handled financial transactions including deposits, withdrawals, and issued cashier checks and money orders • Maintained records and sensitive information • Disposed of sensitive material in appropriate fashion • Customer reception and assessed individual needs • Handled financial transactions including deposits, withdrawals, and issued cashier checks and money orders • Maintained records and sensitive information • Disposed of sensitive material in appropriate fashion
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Receptionist
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
(Temporary Agency) • Served as a central point of contact for clients and outside contractors using a multi-line phone system • Coordinated inbound and outbound communication including fax, emails, and mail faxes • Monitored branch activity and filed paperwork; billed open orders (Temporary Agency) • Served as a central point of contact for clients and outside contractors using a multi-line phone system • Coordinated inbound and outbound communication including fax, emails, and mail faxes • Monitored branch activity and filed paperwork; billed open orders
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Ponderosa Steakhouse
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cashier
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
-Maintained a clean working environment to meet local and state requirements -Greeted customers and took orders -Prepared to go orders -Distributed co-worker's tips -Maintained a clean working environment to meet local and state requirements -Greeted customers and took orders -Prepared to go orders -Distributed co-worker's tips
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Macy's
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1 - 100 Employee
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Merchandiser
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
-Inventoried and restocked sales floor -Prepared store for new sales campaigns -Directed customers to fitting rooms, registers, and merchandise -Inventoried and restocked sales floor -Prepared store for new sales campaigns -Directed customers to fitting rooms, registers, and merchandise
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Burlington Stores, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
-Greeted customers and directed them to fitting rooms, registers, and merchandise -Returned merchandise to the floor -Provided feedback on customer purchases -Rung up items and settled returns -Greeted customers and directed them to fitting rooms, registers, and merchandise -Returned merchandise to the floor -Provided feedback on customer purchases -Rung up items and settled returns
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Cicis
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shift Supervisor
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2014
• Supervised six employees • Prepared the weekly/monthly sales results • Coordinated schedule with co-workers • Planned cleaning schedule for Health Inspections • Performed general restaurant duties • Supervised six employees • Prepared the weekly/monthly sales results • Coordinated schedule with co-workers • Planned cleaning schedule for Health Inspections • Performed general restaurant duties
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Education
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2014 - 2018
Randolph-Macon College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double major in Political Science and Sociology; minor in Religious Studies -
2016 - 2018
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
2013 - 2014
John Tyler Community College
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2011 - 2014
Dinwiddie High School
High school degree, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
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