Grace Kiewel
Brook Park,OH
Summary
Compassionate groomer with a strong background in animal care and grooming techniques. Committed to providing personalized service and educating pet owners on proper care, ensuring both client satisfaction and pet safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groomer/Kennel Assistant
Rosalie
Brunswick, OH
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed grooming services including bathing, trimming, and nail clipping for various breeds.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming tools and work area to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance customer satisfaction during busy periods.
- Assisted in client consultations to assess pet needs and recommend appropriate grooming styles.`
- Assisted in client consultations to assess pet needs and recommend appropriate grooming styles.
- Adapted grooming techniques based on individual pet behavior and health considerations for improved outcomes.
- Educated pet owners on post-grooming care and maintenance for long-term health benefits.
- Monitored pets during grooming sessions for signs of stress or discomfort, ensuring their well-being throughout the process.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing personalized service and attentive care to their pets.
- Applied tick and flea preventatives following manufacture guidelines for animal safety.
- Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.
- Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Promoted a comfortable atmosphere for pets by utilizing calming methods during grooming sessions.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by collaborating effectively with team members and actively participating in staff meetings and events.
- Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and improved client experience.
- Maintained a clean and organized grooming environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of both pets and staff.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of each pet''s medical history, vaccinations status, and past grooming experiences.
- Collaborated with fellow groomers to effectively manage workload and deliver consistent results across all appointments.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Brushed animal teeth to maintain dental health and prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Cleaned tear stains from fur using safe chemical cleansers.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medina County Career Center
Medina, OH05-2020
Skills
- Kennel cleaning and sanitation
- Nail trimming and filing
- Teeth cleaning
- Customer service
- Proper bathing procedures
- Hair mat removal
- Ear cleaning and plucking
- Fur cutting techniques
- Skin and coat care
- Grooming best practices
- Undercoat removal
- Sanitary area trimming
- Gentle restraint methods
- Relationship building
- Safe lifting techniques
- Ear care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patience and empathy
- Pet grooming techniques
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Phone and email etiquette
- Animal behavior
- Safe nail trimming
- Flexible schedule
- Nail trimming
- Appointment scheduling
- De-matting and De-shedding
- Fur clipping and cutting
- Grooming tool maintenance
- Coat detangling
- Teeth brushing and scaling
- Flea dip application
- Paw pad care
- Animal handling
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
- Meal preparation
- Dependable and responsible
- Facilities maintenance
- Teamwork
- Honest and dependable
- Multitasking
- Animal care
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Feeding and watering
Certification
- Animal Care Medina County Career Center 2018-2020
Timeline
Groomer/Kennel Assistant
Rosalie
06.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Medina County Career Center