NATALIE MANGUSING
Jamestown,USA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Pet Stylist with 10 years of grooming experience (full-time and part-time) and formal grooming certification. Skilled in breed-standard cuts, deshedding, coat care, and handling anxious/senior pets. Strong background in behavioral support, contributing to exceptional patience, calm handling, and client communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Stylist
Dogspeak
01.2024 - Current
- Full-service grooming, maintaining comfort & safety
- Educate clients on coat & skin care
- Calm handling for senior & anxious pets
Behavioral Support Roles
New Directions Youth and Family Services
Randolph , NY
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Strengthened behavior handling, patience & communication
- Part-time grooming continued
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Pet Stylist
Dogspeak
Jamestown, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Custom grooming & breed-specific cuts
- Positive handling techniques
- Executed grooming services, enhancing pet appearance and hygiene.
- Developed customized grooming plans based on individual pet needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming stations and tools for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with pet owners to understand specific styling preferences.
Pet Stylist
Preferred by Pets
San Diego, California
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Bather to full groom services
- Client communication and coat assessments
- Executed grooming services, enhancing pet appearance and hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming stations and tools for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with pet owners to understand specific styling preferences.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing any questions or concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction with each grooming experience.
Education
Advanced Pet Stylist Graduate - Pet Grooming
American Grooming Academy
Temecula, CA01-2015
Associate of Science - Human Services
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY01.2020
Skills
- Full-service grooming & bathing
- Breed-standard cuts & styling
- Dematting & deshedding
- Nail trim & grinding
- Senior & anxious pet handling
- Client communication & scheduling
- Team collaboration skills
- Creative styling
- Continual learning mindset
Timeline
Pet Stylist
Dogspeak
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral Support Roles
New Directions Youth and Family Services
01.2020 - 01.2024
Pet Stylist
Dogspeak
01.2018 - 01.2021
Pet Stylist
Preferred by Pets
01.2015 - 01.2017
Advanced Pet Stylist Graduate - Pet Grooming
American Grooming Academy
Associate of Science - Human Services
Jamestown Community College