After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Wollongong, Sharryn moved to Sydney and worked for a mid-size firm Bongiorno & Co.
In 2001, she decided to take a break from her career and stay at home with her two daughters until joining Rhodes Docherty in September 2004. Sharryn currently works part time.
Sharryn currently works part-time with the superannuation team. As well as spending time with her family, her interests include playing tennis and going to the gym.