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Colleen Reilly
Wilbraham,MA
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Dog Bather at Tails & Tangles Pet Grooming, skilled in maintaining cleanliness and safety while providing gentle handling for various breeds. Achieved high customer satisfaction through effective communication and patience, ensuring optimal care for pets, including senior and special needs dogs. Proficient in grooming techniques that enhance pet comfort and hygiene.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Bather
Tails & Tangles Pet Grooming
10.2015 - 03.2026
- Bathed and dried dogs using proper techniques for different breeds and sizes
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of grooming area to maintain safety standards
- Assisted in identifying skin conditions or abnormalities during bathing process
- Communicated with pet owners regarding grooming services and pet care best practices
- Maintained grooming tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and hygiene
- Supported team members by preparing dogs for grooming sessions, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Adapted to various dog temperaments, providing calm and reassuring handling during baths
- Contributed to positive customer experiences through friendly interactions and quality service
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Successfully calmed anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Implemented proper sanitization procedures to maintain a clean and healthy environment for both pets and staff members.
- Assisted groomers with prepping dogs for haircuts, resulting in streamlined appointments.
- Demonstrated efficiency in managing multiple appointments simultaneously while maintaining high-quality results.
- Provided exceptional care for senior or special needs dogs, accommodating their specific requirements during bathing sessions.
- Ensured all dogs were thoroughly dried using appropriate techniques, reducing the risk of skin irritations or infections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing gentle and thorough dog bathing services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Christian Scool
Springfield05-2001
Skills
Maintaining cleanliness
Safety measures
Patience with animals
Gentle handling
Timeline
Dog Bather
Tails & Tangles Pet Grooming
10.2015 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Springfield Christian Scool