Shealeigh Hill
Bowdoin Center,ME
Summary
I have been grooming since I graduated high school, It is a career I fell into and found out I love and have the most passion for. I am continuously looking for more ways to improve my skill everyday. Whether it is watching videos on YouTube and facebook in my down time. Along with attending seminars I am able to find in my area. My favorite grooms have always been poodle grooms especially, so doodle grooms are my very close next favorite. I love the creativity behind each different groom, being able to sculpt the cutest faces and teddy bodies with scissor work! I have two of my own dogs, Sunnie a 3 year old Rottie/bully mix, and Stanlie a 2 year old Jack Russell. Who I love to take for hikes and beach visits as much as I can! I also have loved experimenting as much as I can with Opaws dye (mostly on my own dogs) and am very motivated to learn and improve more in the creative grooming world!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
The Puppy Parlor
Yarmouth, ME
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Performed grooming services including bathing, clipping, and nail trimming for various dog breeds.
- Ensured safety and comfort of dogs during grooming sessions through careful handling techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming tools and workstations to promote efficiency.
Grooming Salon Manager
Petco
Topsham, ME
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure exceptional pet grooming services and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on grooming techniques, safety protocols, and customer service best practices.
- Ordered and maintained grooming supplies and products need for the salon and each specific groomer
- Developed promotional strategies to enhance service visibility and increase client retention rates.
- Kept track of salon's metrics weekly and kept my groomers in the loop as well to help them reach their goals every week and help them succeed to the best of their ability
- Coordinated scheduling for grooming appointments, maximizing workflow efficiency and minimizing wait times.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote team development.
- Established relationships with pet owners, addressing concerns to improve overall service experience.
- Worked to build the salons book and revenue to keep it as successful as possible always.
- Kept my own schedule of around 6-8 dogs a day
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and personalized attention to their pets needs.
Stable Hand
Upper Pond Stables
Litchfield, ME
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Managed daily care and feeding of 15-30 horses, ensuring optimal health and well-being.
- Oversaw barn cleanliness and organization, promoting a safe environment for staff and animals.
- prepped each horses stalls and feed for the following evening and/or morning.
- Made sure each horse and guest had what they needed while in my care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Ararat High School
Topsham, MESkills
- Patience and empathy
- Animal handling expertise
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Reliability and punctuality
- Scissor skills
- Safety procedures
- Sanitation practices
- Gentle restraint methods
- Animal first aid
- Multiple Dog breeds expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
Timeline
Dog Groomer
The Puppy Parlor
10.2024 - 02.2026
Grooming Salon Manager
Petco
06.2021 - 09.2024
Stable Hand
Upper Pond Stables
06.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Mt. Ararat High School