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Lillian Whitesell

Bellevue ,ID

Summary

Dedicated dog groomer with a proven track record at my self-employed business, specializing in challenging cases. Leveraging animal handling expertise and empathy, I transformed the grooming experience for difficult pets, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. Additionally, my experience as a paraprofessional at YMCA honed my relationship-building skills with children, particularly those with autism.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Groomer

Self Employed
Bellevue, ID
10.2021 - Current

I have a dog grooming business from my house. I work primarily with dogs with behavioral issues or just don’t do well in normal grooming settings. I take pride in working with any dog no matter the situation they’re in. I work a lot with severely matted dogs and get them feeling and looking better.

  • Provided grooming services for various dog breeds, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
  • Educated pet owners on proper care techniques to promote long-term health of their dogs.
  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.

Paraprofessional

YMCA
Bellevue, ID
06.2023 - 08.2023

I worked for a summer school program through the YMCA. It was during the summer after my sophomore year. I loved it I also worked as a para during the school year of my sophomore and my junior year of high school. That was through the blain country school district. I loved working with kids i primarily worked with 1st graders. I did a lot of one on one with kids with autism. During the summer school program I worked at Alturis. I loved working with kids.

Education

High School Diploma -

Silver Creek High School
Hailey, ID
06.2025

Skills

Patience and empathy

Animal handling expertise

Relationship building

Customer service

Timeline

Paraprofessional

YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023

Dog Groomer

Self Employed
10.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Silver Creek High School
Lillian Whitesell