Bren Merritt
Allen
Summary
Resourceful professional with a versatile background in customer service and animal care. Known for strong interpersonal skills and adaptability, dedicated to fostering positive relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer
Ooh La La Pet Spa
McKinney
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Pet Grooming
- Styling Breed Standards
- Scissoring
- Clipping
- De-shedding
- Bathing/Drying
- Styling/Finishing
- Nail Trimming
- Ear Cleaning/Plucking
- Anal Glad Expression
- Skin/Coat Assessment
Technician
Complete Customs
McKinney
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared Vehicles for Toyota
- Commercials
- Photoshoots
- Social Media
- Transported Vehicles Cross Country
- Readied Vehicles for Pick Up & Delivery
Mixologist
Marriott AC Hotel Downtown Houston
Houston
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Created & Made Signature Cocktails & Mocktails
- Interacted & Built Relationships with Diverse Clientele
- Cocktail Menu Creation
- Opening & Closing Bar Procedures
- Provided Exceptional Customer Service in a Fast Paced Hotel Bar Environment
Liaison
Universal Pressure Pumping
Midland
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Served as a Communication Bridge Between Crew & Management
- Coordinated Transport of Crew Members & Equipment to Job Sites
- Acted as a point of contact for customers, suppliers, partners and other third parties to support the delivery of services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to enhance service delivery.
Assistant
Country Comfort Kennels
Delta
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisted with Daily Care of Animals, Ensuring Cleanliness and Comfort.
- Walked, Fed, & Administration of Medication to Dogs
- Watched Over Dogs During Group Play
- Delivery & Pick-up of Dogs
- Maintained & Clean Kennels
- Check in & Process Payments for Clients
- Communicated with pet owners about services and animal needs.
Volunteer Coordinator
Saving Grace Pitbull Rescue
Lubbock
02.2010 - 09.2015
- Walked & Fed Dogs
- Kennel Cleaning
- Interacted with Potential Adopters at Adoption Events
- Dog Placement, Connecting Dogs with Proper Owners
- Trained new volunteers on procedures and best practices for animal care.
Owner/Artist
Sandstorm Glassworks
Lubbock
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Designed & Created Custom Glass Art
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Trained and supervised staff in glassblowing techniques and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with local artists to create community-based projects and exhibitions.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote products and engage with customers online.
- Coordinated workshops to educate the public about glass art techniques and history.
Education
Dog Groomimg
Penn Foster Career School
Remote09-2024
Glass Design/Glass Blowing
Seattle Glassblowing
Seattle, WA05-2005
Glass Fusing/Coldorking
Austin Glass Art
Austin, TX05-2005
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-1995
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Training and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Communication bridge
- High-pressure environments
- Relationship building
- Event coordination
- Client relationship management
- Cocktail creation
- Custom glass design
- Glass art techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Product branding
- Social media control
- Small business operations
- Transport logistics
- Load management
- Safety compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Dog Groomer
Ooh La La Pet Spa
10.2025 - 01.2026
Technician
Complete Customs
03.2023 - 08.2024
Mixologist
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
Volunteer Coordinator
Saving Grace Pitbull Rescue
02.2010 - 09.2015
Owner/Artist
Sandstorm Glassworks
09.2008 - 09.2015
Dog Groomimg
Penn Foster Career School
Glass Design/Glass Blowing
Seattle Glassblowing
Glass Fusing/Coldorking
Austin Glass Art
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Odessa College