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Kim McDaniel

Hartsville,SC

Summary

Master Dog Groomer - With 20+ years of extensive experience with small to large breeds.

Work History

Center Manager

Best Friends Pet Hotel
Windsor, NJ
03.2018 - 04.2026
  • Spearheaded initiatives to revitalize underperforming center, resulting in successful turnaround of three centers to operational excellence.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of innovative center concept.
  • Oversaw daily operations encompassing payroll management, annual and quarterly budgeting, staffing, and profit and loss analysis.

Salon Manager

Petco Grooming
Eatontown, NJ
07.2015 - 02.2018
  • Directed operations of large-scale grooming company
  • Assisted in grooming a variety of pets, including show dogs and rare breeds. Provided care and attention to household pets, ensuring their grooming needs were met. Supported clients in maintaining the appearance and health of their animals.
  • Managed operations of a 50-dog kennel on a 5-acre mini farm, ensuring optimal care and safety for all animals.

Operations Specialist

Best Friends Pet Hotel
Remote
12.2023 - 04.2026

. Assisted the Dm with on boarding new employees during Acquisitions

. Trained new managers coming into the company

. Assisted the DMs by covering centers until new managers are hired

  • Reduced processing times for customer orders by optimizing use of automation tools.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the department by setting clear expectations for performance and holding team members responsible for achieving results.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Established key partnerships both internally and externally that contributed significantly toward achieving organizational objectives.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Team Lead Manager

Rgis LLC
Miami, FL
12.2013 - 06.2015

Responsible for uploading and downloading inventory programs, and submitting all the flow plans to corporate.

Ensuring all hardware and software is up to date for our team for data capture so we could meet all our tight deadlines.

Left as a level 3 auditor expert while also running a team of 30 people.

Owner

Kim's Gentle Touch Grooming
Miami, FL
01.2000 - 04.2015

Owned and operated a large scale grooming and dog boarding company.

One of the premier groomers of South Florida at the time. Clients included show dogs, expensive rare breeds and normal house hold pets.

Operated a (50) dog Kennel for those same clients on a 5 acre mini farm.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Education

Associates in Veterinary Technology -

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01.1999

Skills

P>Behavioral modification training

P>Inventory Management

P>Operations

P>Payroll

P>Scheduling

P>Team Building

Personal Information

Title: Pet Industry

Timeline

Operations Specialist

Best Friends Pet Hotel
12.2023 - 04.2026

Center Manager

Best Friends Pet Hotel
03.2018 - 04.2026

Salon Manager

Petco Grooming
07.2015 - 02.2018

Team Lead Manager

Rgis LLC
12.2013 - 06.2015

Owner

Kim's Gentle Touch Grooming
01.2000 - 04.2015

Associates in Veterinary Technology -

Ashworth College
Kim McDaniel