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Kristine Wanamaker

Fair Haven,NY

Summary

Dynamic dog groomer with expertise from Cory's K-9 Grooming, skilled in animal management and customer service. Proven ability to enhance pet appearance while ensuring safety protocols. Adept at scheduling and maintaining grooming equipment, fostering a polished and efficient grooming environment. Committed to educating pet owners on best practices for pet care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Groomer

Cory's K-9 Grooming
Hayden, ID
12.2022 - 06.2025
  • Styled dogs with clippers, scissors, and brushes for polished appearance.
  • Bathing and drying dogs to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
  • Provided customer service by addressing pet owner inquiries and concerns.
  • Managed scheduling for grooming appointments to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained grooming tools and equipment in clean, functioning condition.
  • Assisted in educating pet owners on proper grooming techniques and care.
  • Created a safe environment by following safety protocols during grooming sessions.

Dog Bather/Groomer in Training

Puppy Sighs Inn
Fairbanks, AK
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Washed dogs employing specialized grooming apparatus and top-tier pet shampoos.
  • Ensured proper rinsing and drying techniques to maintain dog comfort and cleanliness.
  • Provided nail trims and ear cleaning as requested by the customer.
  • Brushed out mats from fur coats using proper techniques.
  • Monitored animals for signs of distress or discomfort during bath time.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.

Emergency Response Team Member

Fort Knox Gold Mine
Fairbanks, AK
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for responding to emergency situations on the mine site, including medical/trauma occurrences, confined space rescues, industrial fires, and extricating a patient from their equipment or situation.
  • Keeping my certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician, as well as my Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certifications, current.
  • Staying calm and being able to give direction in highly stressful and time-sensitive events.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs, and the placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Followed all HIPAA policies and procedures, and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Operating the Fort Knox ambulance and fire truck, including driving and properly using all emergency equipment aboard each vehicle.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fort Knox Gold Mine
Fairbanks, AK
06.2013 - 02.2022
  • Operated a range of heavy equipment on a regular basis, including haul trucks, bulldozers, rubber-tire dozers, and excavators.
  • Responsible for training and signing off new operators on various equipment, making sure they were safe, understood, and followed all safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
  • Operated all equipment safely, within close proximity of other operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety per MSHA regulations and Standard Operating Procedures, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections, and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order through responsible operation, and by reporting and removing equipment from production when damage or a malfunction occurred.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards, such as utility lines.
  • Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via two-way radios and nonverbal communication.

Education

Pet Groomer Certification - Pet Grooming

Animal Behavioral College
Valencia, CA
02-2022

Pet First Aid And CPR Certification - Pet First Aid And CPR Certification

Barkleigh Productions, Inc.
Tacoma, WA
04-2024

Skills

  • Dog grooming
  • Animal management
  • Safety protocols
  • Customer service
  • Grooming equipment maintenance
  • Scheduling management
  • Coordinating time and space management with coworkers

Timeline

Dog Groomer

Cory's K-9 Grooming
12.2022 - 06.2025

Dog Bather/Groomer in Training

Puppy Sighs Inn
10.2021 - 02.2022

Emergency Response Team Member

Fort Knox Gold Mine
08.2018 - 02.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

Fort Knox Gold Mine
06.2013 - 02.2022

Pet Groomer Certification - Pet Grooming

Animal Behavioral College

Pet First Aid And CPR Certification - Pet First Aid And CPR Certification

Barkleigh Productions, Inc.

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