Melanie Esquivel
Henderson,NV
Summary
Diligent and hardworking professional dedicated to giving optimal animal care and support. Builds positive relationships with owners and trust with animals. Knowledgeable about grooming, exercise and basic care. Skilled Dog Groomer with broad experience in grooming various breeds, ensuring safety and comfort during every process. Strong knowledge of breed-specific grooming techniques and understanding of dog behavior. Displayed ability to manage difficult dogs effectively while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism. Consistently recognized for building strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive reviews.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Pampered Puppies 2
Victorville, California
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed the condition of each animal prior to beginning grooming process in order to determine best approach for individual pet's needs.
- Consulted with owners and made recommendations on individual grooming needs of pets.
- Bathed and groomed dogs of various breeds and sizes according to customer instructions.
- Booked grooming appointments and made follow-up phone calls to remind customers of upcoming appointments.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Provided assistance with bathing when necessary due to size or temperament of animal being groomed.
Dog Groomer
PetSmart.
Henderson, Nevada
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Bathed and dried dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Scheduled grooming and veterinary appointments for animals.
- Cleaned ears, trimmed nails, plucked hair from ear canals, and brushed teeth.
- Bathed large number of animals during each shift.
- Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
Behavior Interventionist
California Psychcare, Inc
Commerce, CA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Facilitated group activities designed to encourage social skills development among students with special needs.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
Downey, CA05-2018
Skills
- Animal handling expertise
- Facility policies and procedures
- Pet waste removal
- Nail trimming
- Dog breeds expertise
- Hand-eye coordination
- Ear cleaning techniques
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Pet grooming techniques
- Canine behavior
- Nail clipping
- Paw pad care
- Fur cutting techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Pampered Puppies 2
09.2024 - 01.2025
Dog Groomer
PetSmart.
02.2022 - 09.2024
Behavior Interventionist
California Psychcare, Inc
06.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
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