Amy Ilsley
Calgary
Summary
With 11 years of experience in the pet grooming industry and breeding of small animals, I possess plenty of animal knowlage and a deep understanding of animal care. It is now time for a change and to explore new opportunities. Alongside my extensive background in pet grooming, I have 15 years of experience in retail and customer service roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cat & Dog Groomer
Petfinity
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Used gentle handling techniques to ensure pet comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss grooming preferences and special needs..
- Groomed a variety of dog breeds, adapting techniques for each.
- Responding to customers , booking services,
- Opened and closed salon.
Groomer
Purrfect Paws
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Used gentle handling techniques to ensure pet comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss grooming preferences and special needs..
- Groomed a variety of dog breeds, adapting techniques for each.
- Responding to customers , booking services,
- Opened and closed salon.
Salon Manager, Head Groomer, Grooming Instructor
Royal Groomers/Prestige Dog Grooming School
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Used gentle handling techniques to ensure pet comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss grooming preferences and special needs..
- Groomed a variety of dog breeds, adapting techniques for each.
- Responding to customers , booking services,
- Trained new staff members
- Supervised/ instructed students.
- Opened and closed salon.
Seasonal Keyholder
Labels South Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed daily cleaning.
- Managed exchanges/returns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
- Made product recommendations.
- Closed tills at end of shift.
Groomer
Pet Smart
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Used gentle handling techniques to ensure pet comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss grooming preferences and special needs..
- Groomed a variety of dog breeds, adapting techniques for each.
- Responding to customers , booking services,
- Opened and closed salon.
Groomer
Independent Groomer Contractor
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Used gentle handling techniques to ensure pet comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss grooming preferences and special needs..
- Groomed a variety of dog breeds, adapting techniques for each.
- Filled in for groomers where needed and groomed from home.
Supervisor
Children’s Place Chinook
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed daily cleaning.
- Managed exchanges/returns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
- Made product recommendations.
- Closed tills at end of shift.
Bather, Groomer
Pet Smart
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Used gentle handling techniques to ensure pet comfort during grooming sessions.
- Communicated with pet owners to discuss grooming preferences and special needs..
- Groomed a variety of dog breeds, adapting techniques for each.
- Responding to customers , booking services,
- Opened and closed salon.
Volunteer Bather
Doggy Doos & Kittys Too
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Prepared bathing areas for efficiency and safety.
- Enhanced pet comfort by using gentle handling techniques during baths.
- Cleaned workspaces regularly to maintain a sanitary environment.
Bather
Fur To Go
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared bathing areas for efficiency and safety.
- Enhanced pet comfort by using gentle handling techniques during baths.
- Cleaned workspaces regularly to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Helped groomers with handling.
Seasonal Cashier/Sales Associate
Party City
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items.
- Made product recommendations.
- Closed tills at end of shifts.
Daycare attendant, Bather
Chasin’ Tails Doggy Daycare
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Prepared bathing areas for efficiency and safety.
- Enhanced pet comfort by using gentle handling techniques during baths.
- Cleaned workspaces regularly to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Helped groomers with handling.
- Supervised dogs in daycare.
- Reported dogs health or behavior changes.
Education
High School Certificate -
Louise Dean
Calgary, Alberta01.2014
Skills
- Creative
- Adapts to Situations
- Confident
- Helpful
- Motivated
- Creative thinking
- Reliable
- Multi-Tasking
- Hard working
- Animal handling expertise
- Appointment scheduling
- Animal handling
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Cake decorating
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
Languages
English
Timeline
Cat & Dog Groomer
Petfinity
03.2024 - 11.2024
Groomer
Purrfect Paws
07.2022 - 03.2024
Seasonal Keyholder
Labels South Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Salon Manager, Head Groomer, Grooming Instructor
Royal Groomers/Prestige Dog Grooming School
02.2021 - 07.2022
Groomer
Pet Smart
09.2018 - 08.2020
Supervisor
Children’s Place Chinook
05.2018 - 08.2018
Groomer
Independent Groomer Contractor
08.2017 - 09.2018
Bather, Groomer
Pet Smart
07.2016 - 08.2017
Volunteer Bather
Doggy Doos & Kittys Too
06.2016 - 07.2016
Seasonal Cashier/Sales Associate
Party City
09.2014 - 12.2014
Bather
Fur To Go
08.2014 - 06.2016
Daycare attendant, Bather
Chasin’ Tails Doggy Daycare
07.2013 - 08.2014
High School Certificate -
Louise Dean
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