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Kiara Ballew

Oldfort,TN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Horse Caretaker

Scenic City Equestrian Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safety of horses by maintaining clean and secure stables at all times.
  • Contributed to overall facility maintenance by repairing fences, clearing debris from pastures, and keeping common areas clean and well organized.
  • Managed inventory of feed, supplies, and equipment necessary for daily horse care operations.
  • Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
  • Developed strong bonds with horses through consistent care and attention, fostering trust between caretaker and animal.
  • Enhanced horse health by providing regular grooming, exercise, and proper nutrition.

Assistant Dog Groomer

Barks & Bubbles Grooming Salon
02.2023 - 08.2023
    • Ensured the highest level of cleanliness within the salon by performing routine cleaning tasks and adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.
    • Reduced stress in dogs by utilizing calming techniques and creating a soothing atmosphere during grooming sessions.
    • Improved salon efficiency by organizing and maintaining grooming tools, equipment, and workstations.
    • Proactively addressed client questions and concerns regarding their pet''s grooming needs, leading to increased customer loyalty.
    • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
    • Collaborated closely with other staff members to ensure seamless coordination of services for each pet.
    • Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
    • Assisted head groomer with handling various dog breeds, ensuring their safety and comfort during the grooming process.
    • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
    • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized dog grooming services based on breed and owner preferences.

Dog Bather

Going To The Dogs
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by assisting coworkers with tasks as needed.
  • Successfully calmed anxious pets during bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Provided exceptional care for senior or special needs dogs, accommodating their specific requirements during bathing sessions.
  • Increased repeat business with personalized care and attention to each dog''s unique needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient grooming operations.
  • Implemented proper sanitization procedures to maintain a clean and healthy environment for both pets and staff members.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing gentle and thorough dog bathing services.

Assistant

Bark Luxury Pet Resort
11.2022 - 12.2022
    • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with team members on daily tasks and responsibilities.
    • Provided attentive care to each dog, addressing their individual needs and preferences.
    • Washed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
    • Ensured dogs'' health and safety through regular monitoring and reporting of any potential issues.
    • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2024

Skills

  • Grooming best practices
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Patience with pets
  • Animal Care

Timeline

Horse Caretaker

Scenic City Equestrian Center
04.2024 - Current

Assistant Dog Groomer

Barks & Bubbles Grooming Salon
02.2023 - 08.2023

Dog Bather

Going To The Dogs
12.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant

Bark Luxury Pet Resort
11.2022 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High
Kiara Ballew