Mathew S. Marron
AUSTIN,TX
Summary
Dependable Dog Groomer with 20 years experience, skillful in handling 8 to 10 dogs a day. Demonstrated history of building strong client relationships and bonds with pets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer
Mud Puppies
03.2021 - 09.2026
- Performed breed-specific grooming services, including bathing, brushing, trimming, and styling.
- Inspected coats, skin, and nails to identify concerns and adjust grooming approach.
- Managed gentle handling techniques to maintain safety and comfort during grooming appointments.
- Consulted with pet owners to confirm service requests, coat preferences, and care instructions.
- Sanitized grooming tools, tables, and work areas to maintain clean, safe salon conditions.
Professional Dog Groomer
Petco
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet salon expected needs
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care
Dog Groomer
As The Fur Flies
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Bathed and groomed eight to ten animals daily using my own equipment for almost everything.
- Gave input to clients about the best type of cut and different types of cuts and consulted on what might look best for their animal.
- Kept grooming area clean.
Professional Pet Stylist
Petsmart
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic groom care.
- Worked with more than 8+ animals each day to provide skilled bathing and grooming services. Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets. 2
- Kept cages, kennels, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Professional Dog Groomer
Petco
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet salon expected needs
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care
Pet Stylist/Dog Bather
Petsmart
11.2008 - 06.2012
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Art Institute of Austin
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma - undefined
Leander High School
Leander, TX05-2006
Skills
- Communication skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Good Eye Hand Coordination
- Safe handling practices
- Patience
- Ability to Manage Temperamental Dogs
- Basic Knowledge of Canine Health and Anatomy
- Expertise in nail trimming, cleaning eyes and ears, hair cutting, and other modern day grooming techniques
- Knowledge of breed standards
- De-matting techniques
Timeline
Professional Dog Groomer
Mud Puppies
03.2021 - 09.2026
Professional Dog Groomer
Petco
08.2020 - 03.2021
Dog Groomer
As The Fur Flies
01.2020 - 03.2020
Professional Pet Stylist
Petsmart
09.2015 - 01.2020
Professional Dog Groomer
Petco
07.2012 - 09.2015
Pet Stylist/Dog Bather
Petsmart
11.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Leander High School
Associate of Arts - Photography
Art Institute of Austin