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Deanna Coon

Jonesborough,TN

Summary

Patient and persistent Groomer with substantial knowledge of all dog and cat breeds. Working independently with minimal supervision. Expert with over 28 years of experience in pet grooming industry. Committed to providing professional and hygienic grooming environment for pets and owners. Known for providing customers with excellent care and treatment. Trained to calmly handle distressed animals during grooming. Reliable and punctual team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between and persistent Groomer with substantial knowledge of all dog and cat breeds. Working independently with minimal supervision. Expert with over 24 years of experience in pet grooming industry. Committed to providing professional and hygienic grooming environment for pets and owners. Known for providing customers with excellent care and treatment. Trained to calmly handle distressed animals during grooming. Reliable and punctual team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Professional Mobile Groomer

Furry Land Mobile Grooming Northwest Arkansas
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • Drove Grooming Van to client homes.
  • Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
  • Continuously sought out professional development opportunities, staying current on industry trends and best practices in pet grooming.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and improved client experience.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained a clean and organized grooming environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of both pets and staff.
  • Mastered breed-specific grooming techniques, catering to diverse clientele with varying requirements.


Professional Pet Stylist /Business Owner

Waggin' Tails In Pagosa
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
  • Improved health of pets by advising owners on optimal approaches.
  • Bookkeeping, payroll and scheduling responsibilities

Professional Pet Stylist

WagNWash
01.2010 - 05.2020
  • Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
  • Provided specialty breed clips for Poodles, Schnauzers, and Yorkshire Terriers.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Help clients find healthier nutritious choices for their pets needs.
  • Spoke to customers regarding grooming, self wash services, pricing and cross-sold additional items.

Grooming Salon Manager/Professional Pet Stylist

Petsmart
04.1998 - 08.2009
  • Managed and maintained health, welfare and proper care of animals.
  • Coordinated maintenance of clippers, blades and other hand tools required for grooming services.
  • Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
  • Maintained posting of MSDS sheets in workplace.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Scheduling, Payroll team time management
  • As manager, train/teach the skill to new groomers.

Education

Reiki Master/Teacher/Practitioner - Reiki Master-Energy Healing

Udemy
Online
08.2020

High School Diploma -

Colorado Alternative High School
Englewood, CO
05.1991

Skills

  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Customer Communication
  • Animal Grooming
  • Decision Making
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Animal Grooming
  • Inventory Management
  • Animal Transfer and Transport
  • Animal Rehoming
  • Attention to Detail
  • Supply Maintenance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • Relationship Building
  • Materials Ordering
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Weight Charting
  • Customer Service
  • Facility Laundry and Cleaning
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Injury and Illness Treatment
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Pet Owner Advisory
  • Work Planning
  • Equipment Disinfection

Timeline

Professional Mobile Groomer

Furry Land Mobile Grooming Northwest Arkansas
02.2023 - 07.2025

Professional Pet Stylist /Business Owner

Waggin' Tails In Pagosa
06.2020 - 08.2022

Professional Pet Stylist

WagNWash
01.2010 - 05.2020

Grooming Salon Manager/Professional Pet Stylist

Petsmart
04.1998 - 08.2009

Reiki Master/Teacher/Practitioner - Reiki Master-Energy Healing

Udemy

High School Diploma -

Colorado Alternative High School
Deanna Coon