Overview
Work History
Skills
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Samantha Rodriguez

Huntington Park,CA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Groomer

Petsmart
02.2022 - Current
  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
  • Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.
  • Educated clients on proper at-home pet care, strengthening their bond with their pets while promoting healthy habits between visits.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, ensuring timely service delivery to maximize daily productivity.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally to maintain a positive reputation.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and advances in grooming tools and products to provide top-notch services for all customers.
  • Collaborated with fellow groomers to share best practices, continuously improving overall service quality and efficiency.
  • Contributed to business growth by offering personalized grooming packages that catered to specific breeds and pet sizes.
  • Consistently ensured accurate record-keeping of client information, bookings, payments, and special requests for seamless business operations.
  • Supported team members during busy periods or staff absences, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to the company''s success.
  • Showcased expertise in various grooming techniques for diverse dog breeds, delivering exceptional results every time.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Broadened clientele base through successful word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers.
  • Increased client retention through effective communication and understanding of pet owner preferences.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking product usage and replenishing supplies as needed, maintaining optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.

Data Entry Clerk

El Gallito Market Inc. El Gallito Market
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Record Keeping Abilities
  • Continuous Learning Attitude
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Safety Procedures
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Customer Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Identification
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Dog Groomer

Petsmart
02.2022 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

El Gallito Market Inc. El Gallito Market
09.2018 - 02.2022
Samantha Rodriguez