Amanda Cadena
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled Dog Groomer with extensive experience at Dog Stars Grooming Salon and Pink Poodle, renowned for exceptional customer service and detailed grooming practices. Expert in fur cutting techniques and verbal communication, consistently enhancing pet well-being and client satisfaction. Achieved a notable increase in repeat clientele through marketing and promotion prowess, alongside rigorous adherence to grooming best practices. I'm an energetic dog groomer comfortable with handling dogs of all breeds and sizes. Committed to well-being of dogs and peace of mind of owners. I love doing what I do.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Dog Stars Grooming Salon
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Fed, walked and bathed animals.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Dog Groomer/Dog Bather
Pink Poodle
09.2016 - 10.2023
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Fed, walked and bathed animals.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels or group play areas.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dog Groomering
Animal Behavior College
San Diego, CA10-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05-2018
Skills
- Marketing and promotion
- Pet waste removal
- Safe nail trimming
- Verbal and written communication
- Canine CPR
- Tool sanitation methods
- Fur cutting techniques
- Grooming best practices
- Grooming and bathing
- Nail clipping
- Set appointments
- Kennel disinfection
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Dog Stars Grooming Salon
11.2023 - Current
Dog Groomer/Dog Bather
Pink Poodle
09.2016 - 10.2023
Graduate Certificate - Dog Groomering
Animal Behavior College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
San Antonio College
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