Andrea Perez
Pet Stylist
Summary
Passionate Pet Stylist with 9 years of experience grooming and styling dogs and cats. Kind, gentle professional with in-depth knowledge of handling animals of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Enthusiastic individual dedicated to the health and well-being of pets. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Salon Project Supervisor
Animal Care Services
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in fast paced environment.
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team in salon and coordinating departments.
- Creating and implementing standards of operations on my preventative fear free project development for the salon division of facility.
- Gathering and reporting to company CEO and partner on initiatives and there progress.
- Service pets with there body care needs, including evaluating their skin, coat and FAS score, providing a haircut and bathing process upon evaluation of pet and consultation with pet parent.
- Relay to owner pets behavior and possible triggers and provide routine for pets future care.
- Input comprehensive notes on pets specific needs. Documenting a routine uniquely for the pet.
- Promote the salon through targeted marketing and community engagement. Managed social media accounts, Instagram and Yelp, to build visibility and client relationships.
- Make promoting content such as brochures, poster board designs and service offering books.
Pet Stylist/ Instructor
Amber’s Luxury Pet Spa And Hotel
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Select appropriate shampoos and conditioners for various coat and skin types by discussing concerns, sensitivities and allergies with pet owners.
- Groom 8-10 dogs and cats per week, using various tools such as sheers, nail clippers, blades, brushes and de-matting and de-shedding combs.
- Educate students on proper animal care and handling in addition to safe and effective grooming techniques.
- Consulted and demonstrated creative coloring designs on pets.
- Assisted team members in daily operations
- Organize client schedule and implement appropriate pets per stylist.
- Skill focused in schnauzer breed style, effective and optimal in other breeds and styles.
Pet Stylist
Doggie Spa
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Selected appropriate shampoos and conditioners for various coat and skin types by discussing concerns, sensitivities and allergies with pet owners.
- Groomed 10 - 12 dogs and cats per week, using various tools such as sheers, nail clippers, blades, brushes and de-matting and de-shedding combs.
- Sterilized grooming and styling area, tools and implement by using antibacterial soap and rubbing alcohol.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Pet Stylist
VCA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Assessed pets during check-in and check-out process for lethargy, trembling, excessive panting and resistance to entering salon.
- Log and detail animal behavior, health and care records.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Performed grooming needs for pets under anesthesia.
- Worked in seminar fair as an outreach program through VCA in explaining the process and necessity of pet care.
Pet Stylist
PetSmart
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Selected appropriate shampoos and conditioners for various coat and skin types by discussing concerns, sensitivities and allergies with pet owners
- Groomed 5 - 6 dogs and cats per week, using various tools such as sheers, nail clippers, blades, brushes and de-matting and de-shedding combs.
- Sterilized grooming and styling area, tools and implement by using antibacterial soap and rubbing alcohol.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Education
(ECSI) Pet First Aid & CPR Course -
The Emergency Care & Safety Institute
The Art Of Asian Fusion And Shaping Coat - Scissoring A Shapely Coat
Puppy House
La Mirada, CA 04.2018 - 12.2018
Highschool -
Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ 04.2012 - 07.2012
Skills
Attention to detail
Self-Motivated
Excellent Communication
Training and Development
Planning and Coordination
Active Listening
Project and Document Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
Guided participants of a Japanese exchange program focused on animal-related professions and visionary arts during a seminar from my instructional job at Ambers luxury pet spa and hotel. Performed a hand-scissoring demonstration on a Standard Poodle, showcasing the art of sculpting “wings” and explaining the dyeing process of the coat. Trained prospective professionals on-site, providing hands-on insights into advanced grooming techniques.
Timeline
Salon Project Supervisor
Animal Care Services
02.2024 - Current
Pet Stylist/ Instructor
Amber’s Luxury Pet Spa And Hotel
08.2022 - 02.2024
Pet Stylist
Doggie Spa
11.2020 - 07.2022
The Art Of Asian Fusion And Shaping Coat - Scissoring A Shapely Coat
Puppy House
04.2018 - 12.2018
Pet Stylist
VCA
10.2017 - 12.2018
Pet Stylist
PetSmart
08.2015 - 01.2020
Highschool -
Kofa High School
04.2012 - 07.2012
(ECSI) Pet First Aid & CPR Course -
The Emergency Care & Safety Institute
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