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Paige Farinholt

POWHATAN,VA

Summary

Dependable Groomer skillful in handling animals with kindness and compassion. Efficiently handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Able to consistently deliver quality service and high level of excellence in animal care.

Work History

Sales Associate

Petco
08.2023 - Current
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

Pet Stylist Apprentice

Petco
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
  • Delivered continuous focus and attention to the animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
  • Performed specialty breed clips for Poodles, Schnauzers and Yorkshire Terriers.
  • Educated owners on how to properly care for their pets needs.
  • Spoke to customers regarding grooming, training, pricing and additional services.
  • Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
  • Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes.
  • Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
  • Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
  • Cleaned dog ears to prevent ear infections.
  • Brushed animal teeth to maintain dental health and prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
  • Kept cages, kennels. and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards and prevent matting.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.

Education

The Keystone School
Online

Skills

  • Cash Register Operation
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Grooming and Bathing
  • Safety Procedures
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Observations
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Haircutting Techniques
  • Animal Interaction
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Dog Behavior Insight
  • Breed and Species Knowledge
  • Animal Behavior Education
  • Hair Mat Removal
  • Canine Anatomy
  • Animal Health Understanding
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Dog Welfare
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Undercoat Removal
  • Pet Food and Supply Sales
  • Listening Skills
  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Retail Metrics and Goals
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Team Cooperation
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Customer Service
  • Apple macOS
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Kennel Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Feline Anatomy Knowledge
  • Animal First Aid
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Dietary Needs
  • Canine Health Issues
  • Tick Removal
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safe Nail Trimming
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coat Detangling

Timeline

Sales Associate

Petco
08.2023 - Current

Pet Stylist Apprentice

Petco
05.2023 - 08.2023

The Keystone School
Paige Farinholt