Meagan Cullen
Saint Louis
Summary
Dedicated dog groomer with expertise in animal handling and a strong commitment to customer service at Petco. Skilled in gentle restraint methods and sanitation procedures, I enhance pet care experiences by ensuring comfort and safety. Recognized for building lasting relationships with clients and providing tailored grooming services that promote pet well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Petco
05.2023 - Current
- Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
- Prepared pets for grooming by conducting thorough assessments of their coat condition, overall health, and temperament, ensuring an appropriate and safe approach.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality grooming services tailored to individual pet needs.
- Educated clients on proper at-home pet care, strengthening their bond with their pets while promoting healthy habits between visits.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, ensuring timely service delivery to maximize daily productivity.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and advances in grooming tools and products to provide top-notch services for all customers.
- Collaborated with fellow groomers to share best practices, continuously improving overall service quality and efficiency.
Dog Bather/ Dog Groomer Apprentice
Wags 2 Wiggles
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Implemented proper sanitization procedures to maintain a clean and healthy environment for both pets and staff members.
- Demonstrated efficiency in managing multiple appointments simultaneously while maintaining high-quality results.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels or group play areas.
- Observed animal behavior during bathing sessions, reporting any concerns or issues to management promptly.
Dog Bather
PetSmart
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Safely handled various breeds of dogs, ensuring their comfort throughout the bathing process.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Successfully calmed anxious pets during the bathing process using proven soothing techniques.
Education
No Degree - Raspatory Therapy
Northeast Iowa Community Collage
Dubuque, IAHigh School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach, FL05-2021
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Animal handling expertise
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Gentle restraint methods
- Animal Care and Hygiene
- Sanitation procedures
- Safety precautions and measures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Petco
05.2023 - Current
Dog Bather/ Dog Groomer Apprentice
Wags 2 Wiggles
02.2021 - 09.2023
Dog Bather
PetSmart
03.2016 - 06.2019
No Degree - Raspatory Therapy
Northeast Iowa Community Collage
High School Diploma -
Vero Beach High School
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