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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
Ashville, NY
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
Ashville, 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, CA
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, CA
01-2015

Associate of Science - Human Services

Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY
01.2020

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