Jennifer Sturgill
Greenacres City
Summary
Skilled dog groomer with experience in grooming various breeds, ensuring safety and comfort during every process. Proficient in grooming techniques and understanding of dog behavior while providing a safe clean environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dog Groomer
Puppy Love
Wellington
03.2024 - Current
- Grooms up to 6 dogs a day
- Humanly shaves down matted dogs as needed
- Mini grooms for those in between grooms and those who need a clean up
- Bathes dogs for the shop and my grooms
- Provides nail trims for walk ins
- Services all breeds and ages but specializes in senior groom care.
Dog Groomer
Woofgang Bakery and Grooming Jupiter
Jupiter
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Groomed all different types of breeds with majority on a regular schedule
- Bathed dogs, mini grooms, full grooms
- Kept grooming area to corporate standards
- Completed 5-7 dog bath, grooms, or minis per shift
- Provided nail trims and other non bath services throughout the day
Dog Groomer
Scenthound
Palm Beach Gardens
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Entered as a grooming apprentice under a Master Groomer that attended a certified grooming school
- Practiced breed cuts, shave downs, pet owner style requests
- Trained new bathers
Dog Grooming Apprentice
Inn the Doghouse
Boynton Beach
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Bathed dogs thay were leaving our facility after boarding, daycare, and those who scheduled a bath.
- Learned to do mini grooms and started doing them without a groomer
- Kept area clean and sanitized throughout the day as we were by the lobby.
- Did towel laundry all throughout the day
- Cleaned up after dogs who had accidents at the facility
Owner/Operator
Palm Beach Pet Care
Greenacres City
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Licensed and insured home that provided doggy daycare and boarding
- Completed baths and nail trims for dog guests
- Visited homes for daily dog walks or cat care
- Provided care, food, water, meds, walks to dogs and cats while families were out of town
- Managed multiple weekly clients on a rotation
Bather
A Cut of Love
Greenacres City
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Bathed dogs thay came in for baths
- Prepped and bathed dogs for groomers
- Brushed out dogs on a weekly rotating schedule
- Learned about show groom bathing under the shop owner Jeanie Miller
- Maintained cleanliness for the grooming and bathing sections
Education
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
Johnson And Wales University Denver
Denver , CO 08.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
- Dog grooming
- Breed-specific cuts
- Nail trimming
- Bathing techniques
- Senior dog grooming
- Cleanliness standards
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Puppy Love
03.2024 - Current
Dog Groomer
Woofgang Bakery and Grooming Jupiter
01.2022 - 03.2024
Dog Groomer
Scenthound
04.2021 - 01.2022
Dog Grooming Apprentice
Inn the Doghouse
03.2020 - 04.2021
Owner/Operator
Palm Beach Pet Care
12.2015 - 03.2020
Bather
A Cut of Love
02.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
Johnson And Wales University Denver
08.2002 - 05.2004