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Thomas Sarne

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

After 10 years as a dog groomer, I am looking to make a career change to develop new skills and transition to a field that leaves room for growth and career progression with the possibility of furthering my education. I am self-motivated, enjoy creative processes, and strive to excel in my field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Flickering Fennec LLC
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed upkeep of website by adding and updating product listings and editing photos via WordPress.
  • Designed product labels, marketing materials, and other graphic media using Canva and Maestro.
  • Responsible for inventory management and creating new orders.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, sales, and costs.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.

Head Dog Groomer

Camp Bow Wow
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained records of services and sales rendered during pay periods and entered them into our accounting software for payroll.
  • Responsible for interview and training of new groomers hired.
  • Managed appointments and client scheduling in Pawfinity for all groomers.
  • Streamlined safety and process training through creation of onboarding lessons using Adobe Captivate.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.

Professional Dog Groomer

Fluff
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed appointments and client scheduling in Pawfinity.
  • Maintained customer relations by establishing customized routine grooming services for their dogs.
  • Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.

Professional Dog Groomer/Dog Bathing Trainer

Petco
07.2016 - 07.2022
  • Documented animals' weight, size, condition, and details of grooming services rendered in client database.
  • Responsible for new employee onboarding and bathing/grooming training.
  • Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.

Education

Certificate -

Adobe Captivate Fundamentals
Udemy
01-2024

High School Diploma -

Washington Township High School
Sewell, NJ
06-2014

Skills

  • Adobe Captivate
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data Entry: 95 WPM @ 100% Accuracy
  • Data Entry: 28,500 KSPH
  • WordPress
  • Google Workspace
  • Data Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Owner

Flickering Fennec LLC
02.2024 - Current

Head Dog Groomer

Camp Bow Wow
08.2023 - Current

Professional Dog Groomer

Fluff
07.2022 - 08.2023

Professional Dog Groomer/Dog Bathing Trainer

Petco
07.2016 - 07.2022

Certificate -

Adobe Captivate Fundamentals

High School Diploma -

Washington Township High School
Thomas Sarne