Olivia Swanborn
South Pasadena,USA
Summary
Experienced dog groomer skilled in all aspects of grooming, specializing in handling dogs with medical conditions and physical handicaps. Consistently delivers quality service and maintains a high level of excellence in animal care. Adept at handling dogs of all breeds and sizes, ensuring their well-being and providing peace of mind to owners.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Sitter/Dog Walker
Girl Friday Associates
South Pasadena, USA
07.2024 - Current
- I have clients that range in size, from shih tzu to golden retrievers and every breed inbetween.
- Communicates professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Offers additional support services like house-sitting and plant care when requested by clients, adding value to their overall experience.
- Gains repeat business through exceptional customer service and genuine compassion for the animals in my care.
- Develops strong relationships with clients, earning referrals and positive testimonials from satisfied pet owners.
Dog Bather
Freelance/Self Employed
South Pasadena, CA
05.2024 - Current
- I have owners drop off their dogs at my home and I give them a full bath and brush, limited to dogs under 90 lbs due to the weight capacity of my tub.
- Successfully calms anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
- Effectively communicates post-bathing care instructions to pet owners, promoting optimal coat health between visits.
- Follows the effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Carefully clips nails and trims hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Ensures all dogs were thoroughly dried using appropriate techniques, reducing the risk of skin irritations or infections.
Dog Groomer
Pup Club
Pasadena, CA
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided high-quality grooming services, ensuring optimal pet hygiene and appearance.
- Maintained cleanliness of grooming area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
- Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
- Provided high-quality grooming services, ensuring client satisfaction and pet comfort.
Education
Certified in Dog grooming - Pet Grooming
West Coast Grooming Academy
Arcadia, CA07-2024
Pet Grooming Certification
Penn Foster Online
Remote12-2023
High school diploma - Student
Fusion Academy Pasadena
Pasadena, CA06-2022
Skills
- Dog care
- Dog grooming
- Strong communication skills
- Photography
- Animal handling
- Species-specific temperament knowledge
- Grooming and bathing
- Breed and species knowledge
- Punctual and Reliable
Certification
- Pet Grooming Certification, 12/01/23, Present, provided me with a full year of in-depth online dog and cat grooming lessons. Including everything but hands-on experience.
- Dog grooming, 07/01/24, Present, West Coast Grooming Academy Arcadia Location with hands-on experience
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Pup Club
03.2025 - 02.2026
Dog Sitter/Dog Walker
Girl Friday Associates
07.2024 - Current
Dog Bather
Freelance/Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Pet Grooming Certification
Penn Foster Online
High school diploma - Student
Fusion Academy Pasadena
Certified in Dog grooming - Pet Grooming
West Coast Grooming Academy