Abigael Bergantzel
Luther,Iowa
Summary
Patient and persistent Groomer with substantial knowledge of dog breeds. Working independently with minimal to no supervision. Expert with over 1 year of experience in pet grooming industry. Committed to providing professional and hygienic grooming environment for pets and owners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Golden Paws Grooming
Boone, IA
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal Kennels clean with regular washing,and disinfecting
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Daycare Assistant
Wiggles & Giggles Day Care
Iowa Falls, IA
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Offered tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children in need of additional support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
Iowa Falls, IA05.2021
Skills
- Animal Observations
- Customer Service
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Animal Grooming
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ear Cleaning
- Nail Trimming
- Grooming Area Sanitation
- Proper Animal Restraining
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Pet Owner Advisory
- Animal Quarters Maintenance
- Coat Care
- Paw Pad Care
- Undercoat Removal
- Fur Clipping and Cutting
- Canine Anatomy
- Emergency Situations
- Tick Removal
- Hair Mat Removal
- Disease Control
- Basic Animal Care
- Client Relationships
- Animal First Aid
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Golden Paws Grooming
01.2021 - 06.2022
Daycare Assistant
Wiggles & Giggles Day Care
06.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
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