Accomplished Pet Stylist with a proven track record at PetSmart, adept in canine anatomy and breed specific cuts. Excelled in customer service and adaptability, grooming 5-6 dogs daily and enhancing pet wellness. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality care and satisfaction.
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Candice McIntosh
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PetSmart
Professional Pet Stylist
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Greet pet owners and discuss available services, outline costs, and determine. special needs of animals under care.
- Perform pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, vaccination records, and other details
- Selected appropriate shampoos and conditioners for various coat and skin types by discussing concerns, sensitivities and allergies with pet owners.
- Groomed 5-6 dogs per day, using various tools such as sheers, nail clippers, blades, brushes and de-matting and de-shedding combs.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic workspace, ensuring the health and safety of all pets in the salon.
- Conducted thorough consultations with pet owners to determine their specific grooming requirements and expectations.
- Promoted additional services such as teeth cleaning or nail trimming, resulting in increased revenue for the salon.
- Educated clients on proper pet care techniques, contributing to healthier animals and happier owners.
- Managed difficult or anxious animals with patience, compassion, and appropriate handling techniques to ensure their comfort during the grooming process.
- Mentored junior stylists, providing guidance on grooming techniques and customer service skills.
Self Employed/Dapper Paws
Dog Groomer
08.2021 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, and parasites.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determinediki special needs of animals under care.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing 8-12 dogs a day.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
- Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Education
Clark CollegeVancouver, WA
from General Studies
University Overview
Skills
- Canine anatomy understanding
- Paw Pad Care
- Sanitation Procedures
- Nail Trimming
- Appointment Scheduling
- Basic accounting
- Treatment Administration
- Weight Charting
- Work Planning
- Customer Service
- Honest and Dependable
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Professionalism
- Tick Removal
- Self Motivation
- Equipment Disinfection
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Supply Maintenance
Additional Information
Additional Information
US Army Veteran
Referred by Louise Thudium and Vickie Jensen.
Timeline
Professional Pet Stylist
PetSmart
06.2024 - Current
Dog Groomer
Self Employed/Dapper Paws
08.2021 - 04.2024
Clark College
from General Studies
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