Claire Thibodeaux
BATONROUGE,LA
Summary
Positive professional passionate about delivering exceptional service. Built lasting customer relationships through strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Embraced new challenges while demonstrating organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Westside grooming
BATONROUGE, LA
08.2026 - Current
- Bathed and dried dogs using appropriate grooming techniques and tools.
- Brushed and combed various dog breeds to maintain coat health.
- Trimmed nails and cleaned ears for overall pet hygiene.
- Gently handled dogs to enhance comfort and reduce stress during grooming sessions.
- Ensured cleanliness of grooming area and equipment to promote a safe and hygienic environment for pets.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for pets and staff.
- Advised customers on suitable shampoos, conditioners, colognes, and other products to meet their pets' specific needs.
- Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
- Customer service and communications
- Assisted clients with scheduling appointments and answering inquiries.
- Scheduled appointments for clients using online software programs.
- Kept detailed records of services performed for each animal client.
- Executed thorough cleaning of assigned areas
Waitress
Wake cafe
Goodview, Virginia
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced cafe environment.
- Served food and beverages promptly to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Took orders accurately and communicated with kitchen staff effectively.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues professionally and courteously.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff on menu items and service standards.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Acadamey
Port Allen, LA 12.2025 - 02.2026
Port Allen High School
Port Allen, LASkills
- Animal grooming
- Safe nail trimming
- Ear cleaning techniques
- Tool sanitation methods
- Health and safety
- Safety measures
- Record keeping
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Written communication
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Stress management
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning attitude
- Marketing strategies
- Patience and empathy
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Westside grooming
08.2026 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Acadamey
12.2025 - 02.2026
Waitress
Wake cafe
08.2022 - 07.2024
Port Allen High School