Lauren Darrington
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Groomer
A Clip Above
08.2023 - Current
- Prevented injuries by safely handling pets of various sizes and temperaments during grooming sessions.
- Educated clients on proper at-home grooming practices to maintain their pets" overall health between appointments.
- Achieved faster turnaround times without sacrificing quality using time management skills.
- Cared for and evaluated each animal for any abnormalities or health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Assistant Program Director/Lead Instructor
Rio Grooming School And Salon
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Educated students on pet grooming, pet first aid and CPR, nutrition, handling skills and how to manage the industry.
- Organized day to day lessons as well as giving seminars and demonstrations to large groups of spectators.
- Oversaw the safety and well being of various animals being worked on.
- Developed new program and feature ideas for school curriculum.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Pet Groomer
Wag N Wash Healthy Pet Center
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Educated customers on proper pet nutrition and diet as well as participated in frequent meetings with food distributors.
- Assisted in a team based environment to help oversee the safety of all animals.
- Collaborated with fellow groomers to share knowledge, tips, and best practices within the industry.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Animal Grooming
Rio Grooming School And Salon
Hastings02.2019
High School Diploma -
School Of Environmental Studies
Apple Valley, MN05.2017
Skills
- Proper diet and nutrition
- Ethical Breeding Education
- Gentle Restraint Methods
- Housekeeping Duties
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Continuing education
- Animal Behavior Education
- Habitat Education
- Animal Showmanship
- Flea and tick treatments
- Customer Communication
- Animal Care
- Animal Grooming
- Grooming best practices
- Nail Trimming
- Animal Training
- Pet First Aid Knowledge
Timeline
Pet Groomer
A Clip Above
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Program Director/Lead Instructor
Rio Grooming School And Salon
04.2019 - 07.2023
Pet Groomer
Wag N Wash Healthy Pet Center
04.2017 - 09.2019
Certificate of Completion - Animal Grooming
Rio Grooming School And Salon
High School Diploma -
School Of Environmental Studies