Bren Merritt
Allen
Summary
Experienced Professional Dog Groomer boasting wide-ranging experience in providing comprehensive grooming services to diverse breeds. Skillful at assessing individual pet needs, managing grooming procedures with safety and care, and showcasing top-level customer service skills. Demonstrated history of improving salon efficiency while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare. Strong commitment to humane handling techniques underpins work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer
Ooh LaLa Pet Spa
McKinney
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Groomed pets using a variety of clippers, scissors, shears, combs, brushes and other grooming tools.
- Managed scheduling and appointments for grooming sessions efficiently.
- Created customized haircuts based on individual breed standards or client requests.
Technician
Complete Customs
McKinney
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared vehicles for Toyota commercials, photoshoots, and social media.
- Transported vehicles cross-country.
- Readied vehicles for pick up and delivery.
Milgit
Marriott AC Hotel Downtown Houston
Houston
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Created and made signature cocktails and mocktails.
- Interacted and built relationships with a diverse clientele.
- Oversaw the bar.
- Assisted in the creation of menus for conferences.
- Aided in running and organizing food and beverage service for conferences.
Liaison
Universal Pressure Pumping
Midland
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Served as a communication bridge between crew and management.
- Coordinated transport of crew members and equipment to job sites.
Assistant
Country Comfort Kennels
Delta
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Walked, fed, and administered medication to dogs.
- Watched over dogs during group play.
- Picked up dogs from owners and brought them home.
- Maintained and cleaned kennels.
- Checked in and processed payments for clients.
Valanter
Saving Grace Rescue
Lubbock
02.2010 - 09.2015
- Bathed, fed, groomed, and walked dogs.
- Assisted in cleaning kennels.
- Interacted with potential adopters at adoption events.
- Worked to match potential adopters with the right dog for them.
Owner
Sandstorm Glassworks
Lubbock
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Designed and created gallery pieces.
- Taught private lessons and led group classes in glassworks.
- Kept books for the business.
- Coordinated with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to make the gallery available for events.
Education
Certified Professional Groomer -
Penn Foster Remote Program
09.2024
Glassblowing/Sculpting - Art
Seattle Glassblowing
Seattle, WA05-2006
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.1995
Skills
- Pet grooming
- Pet styling expertise
- Grooming tool proficiency
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Appointment scheduling
Hobbies
Volunteer work, painting, music, cooking, art
Timeline
Professional Dog Groomer
Ooh LaLa Pet Spa
10.2025 - 01.2026
Technician
Complete Customs
03.2023 - 08.2024
Milgit
Marriott AC Hotel Downtown Houston
08.2021 - 02.2023
Liaison
Universal Pressure Pumping
08.2017 - 11.2020
Assistant
Country Comfort Kennels
11.2015 - 07.2017
Valanter
Saving Grace Rescue
02.2010 - 09.2015
Owner
Sandstorm Glassworks
09.2008 - 09.2015
Certified Professional Groomer -
Penn Foster Remote Program
Glassblowing/Sculpting - Art
Seattle Glassblowing
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Odessa College