Amie Voogd
Stryker,OH
Summary
Skilled Professional Dog Groomer with 5 years of hands-on experience.
Started as a bather and did 2 years of training, specializing in breed standards, de-matting techniques, and client consultations. Proven ability to maintain clean and efficient grooming environments while educating pet owners on at-home care. Value care, efficiency, and speed during work. Prior to dog grooming, experience with the handling and care of seeing eye dogs. Additional grooming experience in a salon in Germany. Owns basic grooming equipment if required. Ready to bring expertise and dedication to a new team, enhancing the grooming experience for pets and their owners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer
Marianna’s Hunde Salon
Munich, Germany
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Learned grooming techniques for dogs, ensuring comfort and safety during sessions.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of grooming tools and workstations.
- Adapted to various dog breeds, understanding specific grooming needs
- Works with speed and care
Professional Dog Groomer
Petsmart Grooming
Camarillo, CA
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Observed experienced groomers to enhance skill set and knowledge of best practices.
- Engaged with pet owners to provide grooming advice and care tips.
- Participated in training sessions on handling pets safely and effectively during grooming processes.
- Developed familiarity with industry tools, including clippers, scissors, and bathing equipment.
- Handled dogs of all sizes and temperaments calmly, ensuring minimal stress throughout the grooming process.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when trimming nails, cleaning ears, expressing glands, and performing other essential grooming tasks.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing company safety guidelines among team members consistently.
- Exemplified excellent time management skills by consistently completing grooming appointments within the allotted timeframe without compromising service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Augustine Academy
Ventura, CA05.2020
Skills
- Proper bathing techniques
- Advanced clipper skills
- Safe handling practices
- Gentle restraint methods
- Nail trimming expertise
- Animal handling
- Pet owner advisory
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task prioritization
Languages
German
Full Professional
Volunteer
June 2015 - November 2016
Dog Caretaker
Cache Labrador service dogs. Oxnard, CA
- Provided daily care for dogs, including feeding, grooming, and exercise to enhance well-being.
- Monitored behavioral and health changes in animals, communicating concerns to owners promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of facilities by routinely cleaning kennels, play areas, and grooming stations,
- Observed signs of distress or discomfort in animals under care.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving pets in care
Timeline
Professional Dog Groomer
Marianna’s Hunde Salon
06.2025 - 09.2025
Professional Dog Groomer
Petsmart Grooming
10.2020 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
St Augustine Academy