Allison Martin
Clever
Summary
Experienced dog groomer with expertise in animal handling and effective customer communication. Proven track record of maintaining high grooming standards while prioritizing pet safety and comfort. Skilled in building strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
PetSmart
Springfield
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Groomed dogs using clippers, scissors, and brushes to maintain breed standards.
- Bathed and dried pets, ensuring cleanliness and comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to understand grooming preferences and address concerns.
- Coordinated grooming appointment scheduling to enhance workflow and improve customer satisfaction.
- Cared for diverse dog breeds, adapting grooming techniques to meet individual temperaments.
- Cleaned ears, trimmed nails, plucked hair from ear canals, and brushed teeth.
- Bathed and dried dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Ensured safety of animals at all times by following established safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of grooming areas to promote animal health and safety.
Assistant Kennel Manager
Angel Wing Pets
Galena
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised daily kennel operations, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and cleanliness.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals, promptly reporting concerns to manager for timely intervention.
- Managed daily cleaning and maintenance schedules to uphold safety and hygiene standards for animals.
- Coordinated adequate exercise time to keep dogs healthy and happy.
Assistant Manager
Starbucks, Price Cutter
Nixa
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards, enhancing team readiness.
- Coordinated daily store operations to optimize workflow and elevate customer experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and proper product placement.
- Oversaw cash handling processes, maintaining accuracy during transactions and opening/closing procedures.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies that enhanced overall store performance and efficiency.
Education
Certificate Of Achievement - Pet Stylist
PetSmart Pet Stylist Development Program
Moore, OK08-2024
High School Diploma -
Clever High School
Clever, MO05-2022
Skills
- Dog grooming
- Animal handling
- Animal health assessment
- Grooming equipment
- Safety protocol
- Customer communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Continuous learning attitude
References
- Starbucks Mannager
Paige Hubbard (562)544-5579
- Angel Wing Pets
Dana Swinson (417) 850-3028
- Petsmart
Jessica Touchette ( 602) 689-6113
Jennifer Darcy ( 503) 508-8880
Timeline
Dog Groomer
PetSmart
01.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Kennel Manager
Angel Wing Pets
08.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
Starbucks, Price Cutter
04.2020 - 06.2023
Certificate Of Achievement - Pet Stylist
PetSmart Pet Stylist Development Program
High School Diploma -
Clever High School