Tina Ary
Thornton,TX
Summary
Patient and persistent Groomer with substantial knowledge of all dog and cat breeds. Working independently with minimal supervision. Expert with over 15 years of experience in pet grooming industry. Committed to providing professional and hygienic grooming environment for pets and owners. i
I am experienced in dog washing. Known for providing customers with excellent care and treatment. Trained to calmly handle distressed animals during grooming. Dedicated to my job efficiently handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Offers experience conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and preparing animals for surgery. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer
Self-employeed
09.2008 - Current
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
Truck Driver
Knife River Materials
03.2002 - 09.2008
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hartley High School
Hartley, TX05.1994
Skills
- Animal Health Understanding
- Dietary Restrictions
- Price Negotiation
- Environmental Conditions
- Breed and Species Knowledge
- Nail Trimming
- Dog Welfare
- Active Listening
- Safe Nail Trimming
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Grooming Appointment Scheduling
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Housekeeping Requirements
- Safety Precautions and Measures
- Basic Animal Care
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Critical Thinking
- Dog Behavior Insight
- Client Relationships
- Fur Cutting Techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Grooming and Bathing
- Canine Health Issues
- Towel Folding
- Wound Care
- Hand Tools
- Daily Logs
- Group Sessions
- Tool Sanitation Methods
- Customer Service
- Animal Grooming Tools
- Knowledge of Cutting Methods
- Dietary Needs
- Pet Waste Removal
- Animal Nutrition
- Health and Wellbeing
- Dietary Supplements
- Ear Cleaning
- Pet Exercising
- Product Inventories
- Dog Behavior
- Safety Procedures
- Laundry Duties
- Air Circulators
- Disease Specialization
- Treatment Administration
- Maintain Equipment
- Manage Schedules
- Compassionate Care
- Animal Quarters Maintenance
- Supply Maintenance
- Supply Unloading and Storage
- Materials Ordering
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Physical Condition Monitoring
- Canine health issues
Timeline
Professional Dog Groomer
Self-employeed
09.2008 - Current
Truck Driver
Knife River Materials
03.2002 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Hartley High School
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