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Candidate Info
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years at this job
Liberal Arts
Owner & Dog Groomer
Created and implemented a business plan including: research regarding market trending items and services, researching competitor pricing, completing purchase orders, developing processes for success.
- Employed, managed, and mentored one staff member.
- Created employee and personal work schedules; prioritized appointments given client needs.
- Remained apprised of technology & marketing options for recruiting new customers - e.g., Facebook, VistaPrint.
- Performed grooming duties including: breed-specific hair cuts, bathing, trimming nails, drying and fluffing coats, cleaning ears, hygiene needs, transporting animals, and other specialized services.
- Consulted clients regarding grooming needs, socialization needs, and promoted healthy habits for animals.
- Developed a returning customer base.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Ad Arts, Ad Science
Dog Groomer
Developed a large request clientele by promising satisfaction and performing to high standards.
- Suggested products and additional services that would best suit their dog's needs while explaining the benefits.
- Achieved high weekly add-on percentages and commissions.
- Resolved complaints by listening to the problem, suggesting solutions, and working with the client to keep them satisfied.
- Warmly greet clients upon arrival, and thank them for their business while welcoming them back again.
- Followed company policies to maintain a safe, efficient work place.
- Assisted clients in finding solutions from departments out of my spectrum of knowledge.
- Performed grooming services while answering phones, making appointments, answering questions, and assisting any clients walking in.
- Entered and updated client information in the salon computer system.
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Animal Science
Dog Groomer
Commission-based groomer
- Excelled at multi-tasking with responsibilities such as; answering phones, scheduling appointments and caring for dogs.
- Achieved working within the top three of nine professional groomers regarding sales percentages.
- Communicated effectively with team members to reach personal and team weekly sales goals.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
English
English And Philosophy
Dog Groomer
Educated clientele about services to improve the health and comfort of their pet dogs.
- Provided customized grooming according to client wishes and the needs of the dog.
- Responsible for knowing all breed standards and being able to perform the accompanying groom styles.
- Provided general customer service and data entry.
- Maintained designated areas and grooming supplies.
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Health Sciences
Medical Terminology
Dog Groomer
Effectively communicate with clients and negotiate to create the perfect haircut for their dog and personal taste.
- Critical thinking to be able to work with animals that are unpredictable and determine the best course of action to create a successful groom.
- Respond calmly and efficiently in times of emergency or high stress/ busy environment.
- Started with a workload of 3 dogs per day and improved to at least five dogs per day contributing to increased revenue for the shop.
- Facilitate professional relationships with clients promoting repeat business and encouraging new business.
- Built a strong repeat customer base to stay consistently booked by providing excellent customer service.
- Supervise other groomers and bathers when owner is not available.
- Provide information to clients on purchasable grooming products and generate more sales.
- Maintained as close to a full time position as possible while attending school full time.
Candidate Info
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Dog Groomer
Highly skilled in safe dog handling, brushing, de-matting techniques, pivot point scissoring, bathing and drying.
- Mastered the ability to perform quality breed cuts quickly and efficiently.
- Scheduling of grooming appointments and processing register transactions
- Demonstrated the ability to work long periods of time standing
- Focused on the clients needs, increased sales.
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years at this job
Dog Groomer
Bathe dogs in preparation for grooming.
- Dried dogs using stand dryers and force dryers
- Trimmed and shaped dogs coat and clip toenails, using scissors clippers.
- Provided clientele in details what their dogs need
- Organized clientele data
- Trained and Supervised bathers
Candidate Info
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years at this job
Anthropology
Dog Groomer
Dog and Cat Groomer
- Administrative duties including managing appointments and scheduling, guiding customers towards the proper cut and services to fit their individual needs, and collecting payments for services provided
- Train and oversee new employees
- Groom animals and maintain their records
- Introduced more efficient procedures for facility maintenance, improved appearance and presentation of salon
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
High School Diploma
Science
Certified Veterinary Technician (cvt)
Dog Groomer
- Began working with PetSmart Groming as a dog bather and was promoted to a PetStylist shortly after by attending Grooming Academy and being properly trained by grooming professionals in Eugene.
- Experienced with professional grooming techniques such as breed specific hair cuts using shears and clippers, trimming/grinding nails, and anal gland expression.
- Comfortable restraining pets for grooming and bathing.
- Able to use proper sanitization techniques for grooming equipment to avoid any contamination.
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Owner/certified Dog Groomer
Pet care service provider specializing in the hygienic maintenance, upkeep, and boarding of canines
- Provision of hygienic analysis and consultation
- Prompt and expeditious execution of services
- Offer exemplary customer service
- Guarantee client safety and comfort at all times
- State qualified in dog behavior and training techniques
- Meticulously meeting health and sanitation standards
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
High School Diploma
Dog Groomer
I washed and dried several dogs in a day, while learning to do more groomer's activities.
- I kept the workplace clean and organized not only for clients but as well as staff.
- I answered phone calls, setting up appointments.
- I handled the client's payments with cash, atm/debit cards, and checks.
- Friendly and professional to any and all clients.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Dog Groomer
Restrain animal with muzzle if necessary
- Greet clients and bring grooming animals to and from the grooming room during check-in and check-out times.
- Combs, clips, trims, and shapes dogs' coats to groom dogs, using knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming techniques and styles: Reads written or receives oral instructions to determine clipping pattern desired.
- Places dog on grooming table and fits grooming collar on dog to hold animal to table.
- Talks to dog or uses other techniques to calm animal.
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Homeland Security, Currently Enrolled
Dog Groomer
- Working for [company name] has been great.
- I have a specialized talent of grooming dogs.
- I style their hair and make sure the customer is satisfied with the result.
- I schedule appointments and contact past customers regarding follow-up appointments.
- I speak with potential customers through the store dog training classes to pull in new business.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Dog Groomer
- custom dog grooming with an emphasis on safety, quality, and speed
- strong multitasking and time management
- working as a reliable team member; effectively communicating with others
- providing consistently friendly customer service
- staying neat and organized
- In this position I focused on further developing my dog grooming skills, pace, and efficiency. As a result, my amount of daily work increased by eight dogs.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Certificate
Professional Dog Groomer
Professional Dog Groomer
- Bathes, dries, and styles pets using methods in accordance with breed standards or pet parent requests.
- Ensure the safety and security of pets by adhering all grooming policies and procedures
- Answer phone calls
- Help with salon cleaning
- Maintain detailed records of services performed
- Recommend products and services to pet parents that will meet their needs
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Science
Certified Dog Groomer
Promoted from Grooming Assistant to groomer in 2011
- Working with customers on a daily basis, listening to their requests and needs, communicating effectively
- Following organizational policies and procedures
- Scheduling appointments and prioritize daily tasks
- Strong empathy to animal and human welfare and needs
- Compassion for pets in a stressful environment and treating accordingly
- Paying attention to detail so animals are safe
- Staying on feet for long periods of time requiring stamina
Candidate Info
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months at this job
Biology
Dog Groomer
- Establishing client relationships
- Handling/calming pets while performing stressful tasks
- Bathing, blow-drying, ear cleaning, nail clipping, teeth brushing, hair trimming
- Taking/placing phone calls and using [company name] software to schedule appointments
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Dog Groomer
- Adeptly groomed, bathed, rinsed, brushed, and dried dogs
- Provided customer service in the form of consultations and explanation of services
- Cleaned and maintained the grooming room and equipment
- Checked for parasites or other skin irritations
- Handled a variety of dogs safely and comfortably
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Assistant Dog Groomer
Oversaw bathing, rinsing, and drying of dogs
- Maintained grooming/booking schedule
- Cleaned/maintained grooming and bathing
- Managed walking and exercise schedules for dogs throughout work day
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years at this job
Pet Grooming
High School Diploma
Dog Groomer
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
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Marketing
Dog Groomer
- Work directly with customers promoting communication skills daily
- Promote specials and constantly describe the benefits of new products to clients
- Perform pet and breed specific clips on dogs
Candidate Info
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months at this job
High School Diploma
Dog Groomer
- General grooming and excersizing of dogs of all size ranges
- Office Assistance with phones, appointment scheduling, time management, payroll
- General upkeep of work stations and kennels
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years in workforce
year at this job
Medical Transcription And Office Administration
Receptionist/dog Groomer/daycare Coordinator
- Front office reception, scheduling grooming appointments, and making boarding arrangements for customers' pets
- Supervising dogs during daycare and playtime hours
- Boarding duties including feeding, administering medications, ensuring kennels are clean, disinfected, dry, and have bedding while occupied
- Grooming
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Veterinary Assisting
Dog Groomer
- Bath, dry, comb, and groom pets.
- Growing trust between the customer and I so they feel comfortable with their pet in my care.
- Taking phone calls and making appointments.
- Cleaning tools, kennels, the salon and bathing area.
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months at this job
Professional Dog Groomer
Ran and operated own Grooming salon
- Answer inquires from the public
- Schedule appointments and record owner information
- Discuss grooming requirements and desired styles with owners
- select appropriate shampoos for the different skin types
- Bath, cut, comb, brush, dry, and style
- Clean ears, express glands, cut and grind nails
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Pre-veterinary Science / Agriculture
Dog Groomer / Dog Walker
Groom clients' dogs for dog shows.
- Meet and greet customers.
- Maintain statistical-financial records.
- Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.
- Exercise and walk dogs three times a day.
- Ensure the boarding area is clean everyday or when necessary.
- Feed animals as scheduled and make sure they have water at all times.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the animal transport vehicle.
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Business Administration
Management Course
Dog Groomer & Content Creator
- Record, organize and update client information weekly
- Report incidents back to the manager throughout baths and grooming
- Develop marketing strategies to increase brand awareness
- Co-manage social media mediums; Facebook, Yelp
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year at this job
Dog Groomer
- Bathing and grooming dogs to breed standards or customer's satisfaction
- Assessing the health and condition of the skin and coat of each dog
- Client check-ins and appointments
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months at this job
Pre-veterinary Biology
Biology
Dog Groomer's Assistant
Bathed, clipped and filed nails of dogs.
- Checked for abnormalities or sensitivity in any areas.
- Used medicated shampoo when dealing with animals with skin conditions.
- Gained experience in using a Force Dryer.
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Dog Groomer and Customer Service
Took appointments, ran checks and credit card payments, handled cashier duties.
- Bathed cats and dogs, delicately clipped nails and dried animals.
- Patiently handled animals with care while trimming face/body of hair.
- Kept information up to date in computer / logs of animals past visits with company.
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years at this job
High School Diploma
Inventory Clerk / Dog Groomer
- Stocking and Displaying Inventory
- Receiving Inventory and data entry
- Customer service & Scheduling
- Dog Groomer
- Managing Invoices
- Ordering Inventory and maintaining purchase orders
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Information Technology
Dog Groomer
Provided excellent customer services
- Kept track of appointment
- Daily processing of payments (cash, checks)
- Groomed and bathed dogs
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Molecular Diagnostics
Dog Groomer Assistant
- Answering incoming phone calls
- Bathing dogs
- Assistance with lifting animals
- Cleaning the insides of cages and vacuuming the shop.
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