ANASTASIA FOLTENYI
Shelby,MI
Summary
Experienced with various dog grooming techniques, including breed-specific cuts and styling. Utilizes advanced grooming tools and products to ensure health and comfort of pets. Knowledge of pet behavior and health allows for gentle and effective grooming process.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Ultimate Dog Grooming
Macomb, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided which has lead me to start getting a clientele
- Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction
- Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach
- Made appointments via phone, or on the tablet at work
- Made sure our area was clean after working and also made sure shop was spick and span cleaned as well, including, vacuuming the whole place, cleaning cages, switching out the towels, inventory checks etc
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care
- Performed walk in services for regular nail trimming, filing, gland expression, face trimming, paw and pad trimming as well
- Did bath dogs that included bath, brush, nails and ears
- Performed flea/tick baths when needed, along with skunk baths
- When it came to puppies and older dogs I took my time so they wouldn't get stressed (if it was an old dog), or wouldn't have a bad experience (if it was a first time puppy)
- Was in charge of checking in/checking out my own dogs
- Bathed my own dogs
Dog Groomer
Wag N' Tails
Shelby Township, MI
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Interacted professionally with customers at check in regarding the information on services that was best for their dog/s
- Assessed dogs condition for mats or skin conditions at start of groom session
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout each shift
- Knowledgeable about breed-specific styles and cuts
Dog Grooming Internship
Wag N' Tails
Shelby Township, MI
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Completed internship as part of certification program at Bingo Institute of Grooming
Dog Bather
Bingo Pet Salon
Royal Oak, MI
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Made sure that every dog was bathed and dried completely through for the groomers
- Bathed and dried almost 25-30 dogs each day
- Followed detailed instructions provided by the groomer before bathing and if the dog needed special treatment
- Completed basic bath tasks for dogs including nails, brush-out, and cleaning ears
- Cleaned and sanitized tubs and cages at the end of every day
Education
CERTIFIED IN PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING -
Bingo Institute of Grooming
Madison Heights06.2022
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI08.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management Abilities
- Canine Behavior Knowledge
- Dog Breed Familiarity
- Safety Procedures
- Pet Grooming Techniques
- Animal First Aid
- Canine CPR
- Scissor Skills
- Clipper Proficiency
- Teamwork Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Customer Communication
- Nail Trimming
- Multitasking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Reliability and Punctuality
- Patience and empathy
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Honest and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Tick removal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Ultimate Dog Grooming
03.2024 - Current
Dog Groomer
Wag N' Tails
06.2022 - 02.2024
Dog Grooming Internship
Wag N' Tails
04.2022 - 06.2022
Dog Bather
Bingo Pet Salon
03.2020 - 03.2022
CERTIFIED IN PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING -
Bingo Institute of Grooming
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Oakland University
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