Tori Braun
Littleton
Summary
Experienced professional dog groomer with over eight years of hands-on experience providing high-quality grooming and animal care services. Highly skilled in breed-specific grooms, coat and skin care, and safe handling techniques for dogs and cats of all sizes. Known for excellent customer service, strong communication with pet owners, and maintaining a calm, safe, and sanitary grooming environment. Dedicated to the health, comfort, and well-being of every animal.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Stylist (mobile)
Groombuggy
Denver, CO
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated and maintained a fully equipped mobile grooming van, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and proper functioning of all tools and equipment.
- Used scheduling and business applications to manage routes and prepare clients for accurate arrival times.
- Greeted pets and pet parents at each appointment, discussed grooming preferences, and addressed questions or concerns.
- Communicated with pet parents throughout each groom by providing progress updates and photos.
- Consistently encouraged and secured rebooking appointments to maintain client retention.
- Performed end-of-day procedures including cleaning and sanitizing the van, restocking supplies, managing water tanks, refueling, charging the vehicle, and securing the unit.
Dog Groomer
All Four Paws
Thornton, CO
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Opened and closed the grooming shop, handling daily operational and closing duties.
- Answered phone calls and scheduled new and returning client appointments.
- Performed breed-specific grooms to ensure appropriate styling and coat care.
- Provided nail trims, ear cleanings, bathing, brushing, and general grooming services to maintain dogs’ health and appearance.
- Conducted bi-monthly deep sanitation of the facility, ensuring kennels, walls, and all surfaces met cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Dog Groomer and Kennel Technician
Noah's Arff
Monte Vista, CO
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable kennel environment to support animal well-being.
- Delivered high-quality grooming services including bathing, brushing, clipping, and nail trimming for dogs of all breeds and sizes.
- Handled dogs with patience, compassion, and confidence, including those with anxiety or special needs.
- Identified potential skin issues, ear infections, and other health concerns during grooming sessions and communicated findings to pet owners.
- Built strong relationships with clients through clear communication regarding grooming needs and preferences.
- Sanitized kennel areas, washed bedding, and ensured consistent access to food and water.
- Administered medications, ensured animals’ living spaces were clean and comfortable with appropriate bedding, and provided specialized diets and fresh water.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Adams State University
Alamosa, COSkills
- Breed-specific grooming and styling
- Bathing techniques for all coat and skin types
- Deshedding, including double coats
- Nail trimming (clippers and Dremel)
- Ear cleaning, plucking, and shaving
- Anal gland expression
- Hand scissoring for non-clipped breeds
- Cat nail trimming
- Grooming equipment maintenance and sanitation
- Mobile grooming van operation
- Customer service and client retention
Personal Information
Title: Professional Dog Groomer
Timeline
Pet Stylist (mobile)
Groombuggy
10.2024 - 08.2025
Dog Groomer
All Four Paws
01.2020 - 10.2022
Dog Groomer and Kennel Technician
Noah's Arff
02.2015 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Science
Adams State University