Nyah Rios
Oak Creek
Summary
Compassionate animal care provider with hands on experience known for patience and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in maintaining hygiene standards and delivering quality grooming services, contributing to enhanced client satisfaction and animal welfare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Bather
Pet Smart
Oak Creek, WI
10.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive bathing and grooming for multiple dog breeds, ensuring consistent service quality and safety,
- Maintained bathing stations and grooming tools to meet hygiene standards and reduce cross-contamination risks.
- Recorded services provided to support appointment tracking and client follow-up.
- Greeted pet owners, explained service options and pricing, and assessed animals for special care needs.
- Carefully trimmed nails and hair around pads and paws using gentle techniques for anxious animals.
- Assisted groomers in prepping dogs for haircuts to shorten appointment turnaround and improve workflow.
- Monitored animal behavior during bathing and reported health or welfare concerns to management promptly
- Observed dogs throughout baths to address stress or safety issues and ensure animal comfort.
Cashier/Grocery Stocker
Metcalfe's Market
Wauwatosa, WI
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Processed customer transactions efficiently while maintaining a balance register and reducing till discrepancies
- Restocked shelves and rotated inventory to maintain product availability and minimize spoilage.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and purchases, achieving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction.
- Performed front-end cleaning and sanitation tasks daily, meeting store safely and health guidelines
- Trained new cashiers on register procedures, bagging standards and cash-handling checks.
- Organized backroom stock by product category and delivery date, accelerating daily restock efficiency.
- Handled high-volume checkout during peak hours, maintaining average transaction speed and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
PIUS XI Catholic High School
Milwaukee, WI05-2022
Skills
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Patience with animals
- Safety measures
- Gentle handling
- Brushing techniques
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Timeline
Dog Bather
Pet Smart
10.2025 - Current
Cashier/Grocery Stocker
Metcalfe's Market
08.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
PIUS XI Catholic High School