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Jennifer Jenkins

Layton,Utah

Summary

Positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional with strong organizational and leadership skills. Possesses comprehensive understanding of team dynamics and project management, along with expertise in conflict resolution and performance optimization. Committed to fostering productive work environment and driving team success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor Packaging Handler

FedEx
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Educated staff on proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance efficiency and timely task completion.
  • Managed daily operations to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Supervised nightly performance to ensure adherence to assigned tasks.
  • Advanced to trainer role from package handler in just one month.
  • Recognized for exceptional training abilities in first month of tenure.
  • Certified to operate tug within the facility.

Professional Pet Groomer

The Pet Parlor
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted interviews with all clients and collaborated with owners to determine the ideal groom for their dogs.
  • Provided preliminary grooming services such as de-shedding, nail clipping, pad cleaning, and basic sanitary maintenance.
  • Ensured high-quality hygiene with diligent completion of at least two pet baths, eliminating all dander and dirt.
  • Groomed coat and inspected ears and teeth for proper hygiene.
  • Executed thorough sanitation of pet hygiene areas.
  • Skilled in handling multiple large breed dogs.
  • Skilled in grooming small and medium dogs.
  • Ensured comprehensive grooming through extensive blow-dry and detailed brushing.
  • Ensured precision in finishing touches on anatomical parts such as heads, tails, limbs.
  • Maintained meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistently high-quality work.

Instructor and receptionist

Utah School Of Pet Grooming
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Guided new groomers through essential bathing practices and introductory grooming procedures.
  • Answered students' questions and corrected common safety mistakes related to angles.
  • Initiated grooming practices to ensure safety of students and animals.
  • Provided reception support during non-school days, gaining valuable client interaction experience.
  • Balanced role of evening instructor with daytime professional grooming classes.
  • Completed coursework early while achieving top marks in diverse grooming techniques such as teddy bear, westie, pet face, and more.
  • Selected by school owner for professional salon employment upon graduation as an independent groomer.
  • Participated in multiple training programs focusing on equine K-9 activities involving horses, zorses, and a hybrid wolf.
  • Entrusted with managing and migrating owner’s wolf during her nighttime K-9 behavior class.
  • Acquired extensive knowledge of animal communication.
  • Enabled shift from instinctual reactions to cognitive processing for both animals and humans.
  • Facilitated stress-free and comforting grooming sessions for animals.
  • Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to manage animal behavior.
  • Assumed leadership role to alleviate fear and promote comfort.

Quality Supervisor

Biotron Laboratories, Centerville
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated and facilitated additional testing of raw materials and finished product to labs for additional testing.
  • Conducted employee training on Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Monitored adherence to GMP guidelines by all employees.
  • Participated in internal audits and ensured adherence to sanitation standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in HARPC and HACCP programs.
  • Facilitate efficient product production and packaging.
  • Certified in forklift operation.

Head Bather/Grooming assistant

Auntie Jayne’s Groomerie
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supported family through various employment opportunities during challenging personal circumstances.
  • Handled diverse animals, applying grooming techniques acquired in Grooming school.
  • Assisted with grooming preparations for various animals.
  • Assisted in increasing daily animal handling capacity.

Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Brighton Resort
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Expertly guided young students through patience and encouragement in winter sports training.
  • Completed on-the-job training through instructor-led clinics.
  • Assessed growth of students and coordinated program progression with colleagues.

Customer Service

PEHP- Utah Retirement Systems, Salt Lake City UT
07.2005 - 08.2013
  • Provided clear communication regarding medical and dental claim statuses.
  • Ensured exceptional levels of customer contentment through consistent performance.
  • Executed management of various plans, employing an empathetic yet assertive approach to resolve diverse health care issues.

Education

USPG (Utah School of Pet Grooming)
01.2023

High School Graduate -

Davis High School
01.2004

Skills

    Communication and Interpersonal skills

    Leadership and Team management

    Time management and organization

    Problem solving and analytical skills

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Compassionate and understanding

    Sympathetic and empathetic

Timeline

Supervisor Packaging Handler

FedEx
11.2023 - 04.2024

Professional Pet Groomer

The Pet Parlor
11.2022 - 03.2023

Instructor and receptionist

Utah School Of Pet Grooming
09.2022 - 11.2022

Head Bather/Grooming assistant

Auntie Jayne’s Groomerie
04.2020 - 06.2021

Quality Supervisor

Biotron Laboratories, Centerville
04.2020 - 06.2021

Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Brighton Resort
11.2017 - 11.2019

Customer Service

PEHP- Utah Retirement Systems, Salt Lake City UT
07.2005 - 08.2013

USPG (Utah School of Pet Grooming)

High School Graduate -

Davis High School

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